External Audit in Dubai
Deliver an independent audit process with clear evidence requests, communication and reporting.
Cost of Delay
Consequences vary by legal form, free zone, regulator, lender and contract. Missed audit requirements can delay licence renewal, financing or stakeholder reporting.
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Example scenario, not a completed engagementA company entered audit with incomplete schedules. A structured request list and issue cadence reduced disruption and allowed outstanding items to be cleared efficiently.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Regent include in its External Audit service?
Scope includes scope and timetable confirmation, risk-based audit execution, issue communication, and independent auditor report. The proposal confirms entities, periods and exclusions.
When should we start and what will Regent need?
Start when the obligation, transaction, notice or deadline is known. Regent will issue a focused request list beginning with scope and timetable confirmation, entity details, records and dates.
Can we check our position before committing to the full service?
Yes. Use the Audit Requirement and Quote Check for an initial indication, then route the result to the appropriate Regent advisor.
Is an audit legally required for my company?
It depends on your legal form, free zone, regulator and sometimes your lender or investor agreements. We can confirm your specific audit requirement as part of an initial review.
Which UAE companies are required to have an annual audit?
Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law, every joint-stock company and limited liability company must appoint one or more auditors to audit the company's accounts annually. Other legal forms, free-zone regulations, sector regulators, lenders or shareholders may impose additional requirements. Corporate Tax rules also require audited financial statements for certain taxable persons. The company should check all applicable layers rather than rely on a single revenue threshold. Source: UAE Legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies; UAE Ministry of Finance: Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 on audited financial statements.