External audit, internal audit, forensic investigation, statutory audit and turnover certificates — delivered by FCA-qualified chartered accountants with Big Four backgrounds. Over 2,500 audits completed across the UAE since 2006.
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Every SKM audit engagement is delivered by a senior team trained at and modelled on the Big Four — same methodology, same review discipline, same quality controls.
SKM International has delivered over 2,500 audits across the UAE since 2006. Our practice is led by Managing Partner CA Sushil Malhotra (FCA, CIA-USA, CISI-UK), whose 30+ year career spans KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte — including audit engagements for multinational retail (FMCG), electronics and manufacturing groups during his Big Four tenure. We are approved auditors across all major UAE Free Zones and our audit reports are accepted by major UAE and international banks.
Our audit & assurance practice covers the full spectrum of statutory, regulatory and advisory audit work that UAE businesses need — from annual statutory audits required for Free Zone licence renewal, to forensic investigation in cases of suspected fraud, to internal controls reviews for management. Every engagement is delivered by a senior team operating to Big Four standards. Reports are prepared in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), with financial statements presented in line with IFRS.
Our clients range from SMEs and family-owned businesses to mid-market companies operating across UAE mainland, Free Zones and offshore. We are particularly active in DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone and RAK Free Zone (RAKEZ). Whether you need a turnover certificate for a bank facility, a court-admissible forensic report, an agreed-upon procedures engagement, or a clean statutory audit before your corporate tax filing — the work is done properly the first time.
Five distinct audit engagements covering every statutory, regulatory and investigative requirement your business is likely to face in the UAE.
Statutory external audit by FCA-qualified chartered accountants. The independent opinion on your financial statements that regulators, banks and shareholders require.
Mandatory annual audit for Free Zone licence renewal, mainland thresholds, and UAE Corporate Tax filing. Conducted to ISA standards by a licensed UAE audit firm.
Court-admissible forensic audit by a CIA-certified investigator. For suspected employee fraud, shareholder disputes, due diligence and regulatory investigations. Strictly confidential.
Certified turnover certificates for bank loan applications, government tenders and visa requirements. Fast turnaround. Signed by an FCA-qualified partner.
Targeted procedures performed on specific financial information — short of a full audit. Often required for bank facilities, tender bids, grant compliance and acquisition due diligence. Reports issued under ISRS 4400.
Free Zone licence renewal, Corporate Tax filing, bank facility, court matter — each obligation calls for a specific audit type. Speak to our team and get a clear, honest answer in minutes.
What separates SKM from generic Dubai audit firms — the credentials, the approvals, and the team behind every engagement.
Four phases. Clear deliverables at each step. Predictable timelines.
From DMCC trading companies to DHA-licensed clinics, our team has worked across the sectors that drive the UAE economy.
Quick answers to the questions most prospects ask before engaging an audit firm. Need something more specific? Speak to our team.
All UAE Free Zone licensed companies require an annual statutory audit for licence renewal — this is non-negotiable. Mainland LLCs above certain revenue and employee thresholds are also required to be audited. Companies filing UAE Corporate Tax often need audited financial statements, and any business seeking bank finance will typically need one. If you're not sure whether yours applies, send us your trade licence and we'll confirm in writing.
An external audit provides an independent opinion on whether your financial statements are fairly presented. It is intended for shareholders, regulators, banks and tax authorities. An internal audit evaluates the effectiveness of your internal controls, risk management and business processes — it is a management tool aimed at improving operations, not a compliance document. Many UAE businesses need both, especially as they scale.
It depends on your business size and structure. Free Zone Persons claiming Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status are required to maintain audited financial statements to retain the 0% Corporate Tax rate. Mainland businesses above certain revenue thresholds are also required to be audited. Many smaller businesses choose to be audited voluntarily — it strengthens tax positions and reduces FTA enquiry risk. Share your trade licence and revenue level and we'll give you a clear answer.
For a typical SME audit, expect 4–8 weeks from kickoff to signed report, depending on the quality of your records, year-end timing and Free Zone deadlines. Larger or more complex businesses may take 8–12 weeks. We always agree a clear timeline in writing before fieldwork begins, and most of our work is done remotely — disruption to your team is minimal.
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