Established 2006 — 19+ Years in UAE

Trusted Audit & Accounting Firm in Dubai Since 2006

SKM International is a leading team of qualified Chartered Accountants and Business Consultants based in Dubai, serving 1,000+ clients across the UAE since 2006. Approved auditors for 10+ UAE Free Zones and registered with major UAE regulatory authorities.

Sushil Malhotra FCA CIA Managing Partner SKM International Dubai
CA Sushil Malhotra
Managing Partner
FCA CIA (USA) CISI (UK)

30+ years UAE experience
Formerly KPMGErnst & YoungDeloitte


Quality Director • Big Four Alumni
Dubai Quality Award Assessor
Founded SKM International 2006

30+
Years UAE Experience
1,000+
Clients Served
2,500+
Audits Delivered
10
Free Zones Approved
Our Leadership

The Team Behind SKM International

Led by Big Four alumni with 30+ years UAE experience — every client engagement is overseen at partner level.

CA Sushil Malhotra Managing Partner SKM International
CA Sushil Malhotra
Managing Partner
FCA CIA (USA) CISI (UK)

30+ years UAE experience. Formerly KPMG UAE, Ernst & Young Saudi Arabia and Deloitte UAE. Served as Quality Director at a leading UAE audit firm before founding SKM International in 2006.

Dubai Quality Award Assessor (DED). Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Dubai Chapter) and the Institute of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) — USA.

Expertise spans trading, financial services, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and IT sectors across UAE and internationally.

CA Aditya Malhotra Partner SKM International
CA Aditya Malhotra
Partner
CA CFA MCOM

Qualified Chartered Accountant, CFA and Master of Commerce. Specialises in corporate and business taxation, external audit and compliance.

Focused on UAE Corporate Tax implementation, VAT compliance and sustainable financial growth strategies for SMEs and corporates across the UAE.

Oversees audit assignments for DMCC, JAFZA and other freezone clients, ensuring timely and IFRS-compliant delivery.

Dr Suraksha Pahwa Executive Director SKM International
Dr Suraksha Pahwa
Executive Director
MBBS MD MBA

Medical doctor (MBBS, MD) with an MBA, combining clinical expertise with business acumen. Executive Director responsible for business advisory services and client relations.

Leads SKM International's healthcare consultancy practice, advising DHA-regulated clinics, hospitals and medical businesses on compliance, licensing and financial management in the UAE.

Brings a unique perspective to business advisory — bridging medical sector knowledge with professional financial services.

Our Services

Comprehensive Audit & Business Services

From statutory audit to corporate tax, we cover everything your UAE business needs — from a single qualified team.

Core Service
External Audit & Assurance

Statutory external audit by FCA-qualified chartered accountants. Approved for DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA and 7 more UAE Free Zones. IFRS-compliant. Accepted by major UAE banks.

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Core Service
Corporate Tax & VAT Advisory

UAE Corporate Tax registration, return filing and VAT compliance. FTA advisory for SMEs and corporates. Serving 1,000+ businesses across the UAE since 2018.

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Core Service
Company Liquidation

Complete company winding-up — mainland, freezone and offshore. Final audit, all authority clearances and visa cancellations handled end-to-end. 200+ liquidations completed.

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Core Service
Feasibility Studies & Market Research

Financial and market feasibility reports for new businesses, investments, bank finance and government tenders. Trusted by investors and entrepreneurs across the UAE.

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Internal Audit

Controls testing, risk assessment and process review for UAE businesses.

Turnover Certificates

Certified revenue statements for tenders, visa applications, government contracts and pre-qualification requirements.

Company Formation

Mainland, Free Zone and offshore company setup. 200+ formations completed.

Feasibility Studies

Financial and market feasibility reports for new businesses, investments and bank applications.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

IFRS-compliant accounting and management accounts for UAE businesses.

ESR & UBO Compliance

Economic Substance Regulations notification, reporting and UBO filing.

Healthcare Consultancy

Specialist advisory for UAE healthcare businesses and DHA-regulated entities.

Why Choose Us

Big Four Experience.
Independent Firm Value.

Our Managing Partner brings KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte experience to every engagement — at the service level only a dedicated independent firm can offer.

Big Four Background

KPMG UAE • Ernst & Young Saudi Arabia • Deloitte UAE • Former Quality Director

Triple-Qualified Partner

FCA • CIA (USA) • CISI (UK) — among the most qualified audit partners in the UAE

Bank-Approved Reports

Audit reports and turnover certificates approved by major UAE and international banks

International Network

RBB International member — 35 offices, 27+ firms across 20 countries. Paris headquarters since 1982

Trusted By

Serving UAE's Leading Businesses

From financial institutions to global hospitality groups — 1,000+ clients trust SKM International.

Emirates NBD Securities
Al Fardan Financial Services
Al Ansari Exchange
Carrefour Express
Pearl Continental Hotels (Hashoo Group)
Al Jowder Group
EFG-Hermes UAE
Rayna Tourism Group
Universal Brokers DMCC
Gulf IT Network Distribution FZ

+ 1,000 clients served across UAE and internationally — and growing.

Bank Approved Auditors

Why Your Bank Requires an Approved Auditor

UAE banks and financial institutions will only accept audit reports, turnover certificates and financial statements signed by auditors on their approved panel. SKM International is approved by major UAE and international banks — our reports are accepted for all types of banking requirements.

Bank Loan & Credit Facility Applications
All UAE banks require audited financials from an approved auditor to process business loans, overdrafts and credit facilities.
Mortgage & Property Finance
Business owners applying for mortgage or property finance must submit bank-approved audit reports as proof of financial standing.
Trade Finance & Letter of Credit
Importers and exporters need bank-approved audited accounts to access trade finance, letters of credit and bank guarantees.
Government Tenders & Pre-Qualification
Government and corporate tenders require financially certified accounts from a bank-approved audit firm to qualify.
Bank-Approved Since 2006

Our audit reports and turnover certificates are accepted by the Central Bank of UAE, major local banks and leading international financial institutions operating in the UAE.

Central Bank of UAE Major UAE Banks International Banks
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Approvals & Registrations

Approved Auditors Across the UAE

Your audit must be conducted by an auditor on your authority's approved panel. SKM International holds approvals across UAE mainland, Dubai and Northern Emirates free zones.

UAE Mainland — Registered Chartered Accountants & Approved Auditors
Licensed audit firm & registered chartered accountants in Dubai — renewed annually with all UAE regulatory authorities
Ministry of Economy — UAE Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) Dubai Chamber of Commerce Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) DIFC — Category B Registered
Approved Auditors — Dubai Free Zones
Approved in DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA & more — covering most Dubai free zones
Approved Auditors — Northern Emirates
Approved across Sharjah, Ajman & Ras Al Khaimah free zones

Need an Approved Auditor for Your Free Zone?

We are registered with most UAE free zones. Contact us to confirm approval for your specific authority — we respond same day.

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RBB International Member Firm

Independent member of a global network of accountants and consultants, headquartered in Paris since 1982

35
Offices
27+
Member Firms
20
Countries
1982
Founded
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Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, Dubai UAE
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