A compliance audit is a comprehensive evaluation designed to ensure that businesses in the UAE adhere to both local regulations and internal policies. In today’s regulatory landscape—where laws such as Corporate Tax (9%), VAT, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), ESR (Economic Substance Regulations), data privacy, and labor law are constantly evolving—the compliance audit plays a pivotal role.
In the UAE, especially in free zones like DIFC, DMCC, ADGM, and Abu Dhabi Free Zones, compliance audit services have become essential. These audits help businesses secure license renewal, maintain Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status for zero-tax eligibility, and avoid heavy penalties or license suspensions.
Our Compliance Audit Services typically include:
Planning & Risk-Based Assessment: Covering critical areas like AML compliance, Corporate Tax, VAT filings, corporate governance, data privacy, labor law, and environmental regulations
Field Testing & Internal Controls Review: Evaluating operations like KYC, suspicious transaction monitoring, VAT invoice accuracy, payroll records, and contract documentation.
Reporting & Corrective Action: Delivering a clear Audit Report that outlines compliance gaps, mitigation steps, and strategic recommendations
Monitoring & Follow-Up Audits: Verifying implementation of recommendations to ensure continuous regulatory compliance
