SGA World Auditing Accounting L.L.C S.P.C

Audit, Tax and Accounting Firm in Dubai: SGA World, Business Bay

SGA World's main office is in The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai. From there we provide audit, accounting, VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing and advisory services to mainland companies licensed by Dubai Economy and Tourism and to free zone companies in DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, the DDA zones and others.

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  • Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved auditor
  • 500+ clients
  • Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Reviewed 9 October 2026 by SGA World Audit & Tax Team 4 min read

Illustration of audit, tax and accounting services for companies in Dubai

Dubai companies answer to several authorities at once: Dubai Economy and Tourism or a free zone for their licence, the FTA for VAT and corporate tax, and often a bank or investor for audited accounts. SGA World brings audit, accounting and tax together in one team, from our main office in The Exchange Tower, Business Bay.

Main office: The Exchange Tower, Office 1923
Business Bay
Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved audit firm
MoET
Clients across mainland and free zones
500+
Corporate tax return deadline after year end
9 months

Our services in Dubai

Which Services Do We Provide in Dubai?

Audit and assurance

Statutory, internal, compliance and sales audits for mainland and free zone companies.

Corporate tax

Registration, computations, returns, Small Business Relief and QFZP reviews.

VAT

VAT registration, returns, refunds and voluntary disclosures.

Transfer pricing

Benchmarking, Local and Master Files and KMP salary benchmarking.

Dubai authorities

What Does Each Dubai Licensing Authority Require?

Federal VAT and corporate tax apply to every Dubai company. Audit and filing rules depend on where you are licensed.

Dubai mainland (Dubai Economy and Tourism)
LLCs are expected to keep proper books and appoint an auditor under the Commercial Companies Law; audits by a Ministry of Economy and Tourism registered auditor.
DMCC
Audited accounts by a DMCC approved auditor, uploaded within six months of the year end.
JAFZA and DAFZA
Audits by firms on the zone's approved auditor list, linked to licence renewal.
DDA zones (Internet City, Media City, Knowledge Park, Academic City)
Audited accounts by a DDA approved auditor, generally within six months.
DIFC
Own company and employment laws; DFSA-regulated firms need a DFSA-registered auditor.
Free zone companies trading on the mainland
Since Resolution No. 11 of 2025, a branch licence or temporary permit is available; mainland income can affect QFZP status.

Our associate firm, Saif Chartered Accountants, is an approved auditor for DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, DSO, DWTC and SAIF Zone, among others.

By industry

Which Dubai Industries Do We Support?

Trading, distribution and logistics

  • Inventory, landed cost and margin reporting
  • Import VAT and customs reconciled to the VAT return
  • Designated zone VAT for JAFZA and other zones
  • QFZP qualifying income for free zone traders

Real estate, construction and contracting

  • Escrow and project accounting for developers
  • Revenue over time under IFRS 15
  • VAT on residential and commercial property
  • Transitional rules for property held before corporate tax

Retail, restaurants and mall tenants

  • POS sales reconciled to card settlements
  • Sales audits for turnover rent
  • Food and stock cost tracking
  • Payroll and WPS for large teams

Technology, e-commerce and fintech

  • Subscription and platform revenue recognition
  • Marketplace and payment-gateway reconciliations
  • Transfer pricing for group service charges
  • Investor reporting and cash runway

Consultancies and professional firms

  • Time-based billing and work in progress
  • Partner and owner pay under the connected person rules
  • VAT on cross-border services
  • Management accounts by client or project

Dubai office

Meet Our Team in Business Bay

Visit us at The Exchange Tower or meet online. We will review your licence, records and deadlines and propose a clear scope and fee.

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We cover

  • Audit and assurance
  • Accounting and payroll
  • VAT and corporate tax
  • Transfer pricing
  • Advisory and ERPNext

Find us

Where Is Our Dubai Office?

Office 1923, The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai. Our Abu Dhabi branch is in Khalidiya Towers, Al Bateen.

Who prepared this page

Written and reviewed by SGA World's audit and tax team

This guide is prepared by chartered accountants at SGA World Auditing Accounting L.L.C S.P.C in Business Bay, Dubai, a Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved audit firm, and checked against Federal Tax Authority legislation and guidance. It is reviewed whenever the rules change.

  • Last reviewed 9 October 2026
  • Chartered accountants from India and the UK
  • FTA representation through Saif Chartered Accountants

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Frequently asked questions

Audit, Tax and Accounting in Dubai – FAQs

Short answers to the questions UAE businesses ask us most. Still unsure?

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01.Where is SGA World's Dubai office?

Office 1923, The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai. Our branch is in Khalidiya Towers, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.

02.Which services do you provide in Dubai?

Audit and assurance, accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, virtual CFO support and ERPNext implementation.

03.Do you work with Dubai free zone companies?

Yes. We work with companies in DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, the DDA zones and other free zones. Where a zone requires a specific approved auditor, audits are carried out with our associate firm, Saif Chartered Accountants.

04.Do Dubai mainland companies need an audit?

LLCs are expected to appoint an auditor under the Commercial Companies Law, and banks usually require audited accounts. Corporate tax also requires them above AED 50 million revenue and for QFZPs and tax groups.

05.Are tax rules different in Dubai compared with other emirates?

No. VAT and corporate tax are federal and the same across the UAE. What differs is the licensing authority and its audit and filing rules.

06.How do I book a meeting at the Dubai office?

Book online through our appointment page, call +971 4 570 1795 or WhatsApp +971 50 627 3556.

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