Sales Audit for UAE Mall Tenants : Ensure Compliance. Protect Revenue. Submit Validated Gross Turnover Reports On Time.
If your business operates within major malls such as Dubai Mall, Outlet Village, Dubai Hills Mall, or any other Emaar-managed property or or Outlet Mall you’re likely required to submit audited gross turnover reports annually. Non-compliance can lead to lease disputes, renewal delays, and regulatory scrutiny.
At SGA World UAE, we are known as Emaar Approved Auditors in UAE. We provide special sales audit services for mall tenants. This includes Outlet Mall approved audit reports.
Trusted by Emaar, Dubai Mall & Premium Developers
We are proud to be recognized as approved auditors for Dubai Mall, Emaar properties, and Outlet Mall locations.
Our audits meet all rules and lease requirements from mall developers and the Dubai Land Department. This ensures we fully comply with FTA, AML laws (Federal Decree-Law No. 20), and rental terms based on turnover. We support retail tenants with everything from gross turnover certification to VAT validation and trade license renewals—ensuring smooth operations and secure lease continuity.
- Approved auditors for Dubai Mall and other Emaar properties
- Outlet Mall approved audit provider for sales and turnover reporting
- Full compliance with Dubai Land Department, FTA, and AML
- Gross turnover audits
- Trade license renewal support
- Accurate VAT compliance
- Rental calculation validation (based on % of audited sales)
Why Mall Tenants in the UAE Must Conduct Sales Audits?
Mall developers across the UAE, including Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas, and Majid Al Futtaim, require their tenants to:
✅ Submit audited gross turnover certificates
✅ Adhere to specific formats and timelines
✅ Align reported revenue with POS and CRM systems
✅ Comply with UAE VAT and anti-fraud laws
✅ Ensure accuracy in rent calculations based on turnover percentages
✅ Support trade license renewals with verified financial records
"According to the Emaar Properties 2023 Annual Report:Turnover rent is calculated based on audited turnover reports submitted by tenants."
Importance of Compliance Audits
in the UAE
Whether you're a fashion retailer, F&B chain, or hybrid e-commerce business with a physical store, our audits ensure:
✅ POS Sales Reconciliation – Validation of revenue reports, discounts, returns, and net sales.
✅ Contract & Lease Alignment – Ensuring turnover calculations follow mall contract clauses.
✅ CRM & Accounting Integration – Review of backend systems to confirm revenue data integrity.
✅ FTA & VAT Reporting Compliance – Full check against VAT returns and tax code accuracy.
✅ Fraud Risk Controls – Identifying potential discrepancies or unauthorized transactions.
Audit Process Tailored for UAE Retail Tenants
At S.G.A. World UAE, our audit methodology is designed to meet the precise needs of mall tenants in the UAE. We start with a Pre-Audit Consultation. In this meeting, we review your lease clauses. We also look at your gross turnover obligations. Finally, we define the right reporting formats. This phase also includes a detailed risk analysis and a tailored documentation checklist to help you prepare. In the Data Collection stage, we compile essential records such as POS reports, monthly sales logs, CRM data, lease agreements, and past audit files. This is followed by System and Transaction Testing, where our team validates internal controls, checks for accuracy in recorded transactions, and ensures compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. The process concludes with Final Reporting, where we issue a certified Gross Turnover Certificate and provide you with clear instructions for submission to mall management systems, including the Emaar portal.
Why Choose SGA World UAE?
✅ Emaar Approved Auditor in UAE
✅ Dubai Mall & Outlet Mall Turnover Audit Experience
✅ FTA, IFRS, and AML Compliant Methodologies
✅ Trusted by Retailers Across Dubai’s Leading Malls
✅ Quick Turnaround with Zero Compromise on Accuracy
Who We Serve
At SGA World Auditing Accounting UAE, we cater to a wide range of retail businesses operating in some of the most prestigious malls in the country. Our clients include tenants at Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Outlet Village, Marina Mall, and other top-tier shopping destinations. We support retail and fashion outlets, food and beverage brands, and luxury lifestyle businesses operating under strict lease and turnover-based agreements. Additionally, we assist e-commerce retailers with a physical or pop-up presence in UAE malls, ensuring their sales records are audit-ready and fully compliant with mall and FTA requirements.
Industries Served
Selecting the Right Compliance Auditing Service
Selecting the right audit partner is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, avoiding penalties, and maintaining your business reputation in the UAE. Look for a provider that offers:
Criteria for Choosing a Provider
- Expertise in AML, ESR, VAT, Corporate Tax, and environmental audit
- Compliance with IFRS, UAE and ISO standards
- Experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets
- Proven track record with industries, free zone bodies, and regulators
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Sales Audit for UAE Mall Tenants
A sales audit is a formal, independent review of a business’s revenue and POS data to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with leasing terms, VAT laws, and FTA requirements. For mall tenants, it’s especially important as rental calculations often depend on verified gross turnover figures.
Yes. Most leading malls, including Dubai Mall, Outlet Village, Dubai Hills Mall, and other Emaar properties, require tenants to submit audited gross turnover certificates annually. This is a standard clause in lease agreements and is used to determine turnover rent.
Only approved audit firms, such as S.G.A. World UAE, can issue gross turnover audit reports that are accepted by mall authorities like Emaar, Majid Al Futtaim, and Nakheel. We are officially recognized for auditing tenants in Dubai Mall and other premium retail destinations.
You will need to provide:
Monthly POS reports
CRM and accounting data
Sales logs and refund statements
Lease agreements
Previous audit reports (if applicable)
Our team provides a checklist and guides you through the process.
A gross turnover audit includes:
Reconciliation of POS and actual sales
Validation of discounts, refunds, and net revenue
Cross-verification of lease terms
Auditor-certified Gross Turnover Certificate for mall submission
Typically, mall tenants are required to submit the audited turnover certificate annually. However, growing businesses, multi-outlet chains, or franchises may benefit from quarterly or half-yearly audits to stay ahead of compliance and performance targets.
Absolutely. Our audit reports are fully compliant with FTA standards, AML laws, and IFRS guidelines, making them suitable not just for mall management but also for use in license renewals, investor due diligence, and VAT audits.