SKM International is a DAFZA approved auditor for companies in the Dubai Airport Free Zone. We prepare IFRS-compliant audited financial statements for DAFZA Free Zone Establishments (FZE) and Free Zone Companies (FZCO), and support submission to the Authority in time for your trade-licence renewal — delivered by a Big Four-experienced team that has audited UAE free-zone companies since 2006.
Every DAFZA company must have its annual financial statements audited — and DAFZA accepts reports only from firms on its approved auditors list. SKM International is on that list.
SKM International is a DAFZA approved auditor — on the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority's approved list, and authorised to audit and sign off the accounts of DAFZA companies. Led by Managing Partner CA Sushil Malhotra (FCA, CIA-USA, CISI-UK), with Big Four experience at KPMG and Deloitte Dubai and EY Saudi Arabia.
Every company in the Dubai Airport Free Zone must have its annual accounts audited — and DAFZA accepts a report only from a firm on its approved list. Here is what that means for you, at a glance:
The core audit obligations for Dubai Airport Free Zone companies. Get any one of these wrong and your trade-licence renewal can be held up.
Always confirm a firm is approved before you engage it. Publicly circulating PDF lists are often years out of date — so verify against the current DAFZA source.
The DAFZA approved auditors list is maintained by the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority. Only firms assessed and approved by DAFZA may audit and sign off a DAFZA company's accounts. You can confirm any firm's status directly with the Authority; SKM International is on the approved list, under the details below.
Choosing between dozens of names on the DAFZA list? Speak to us first — we'll confirm your audit scope and the current deadline, and quote a fair fixed fee based on your turnover and transaction volume, so you deal with one approved firm from engagement to submission.
DAFZA audit fees depend on your turnover and transaction volume — so we quote a fair fixed fee upfront, with no surprises. Send your trade licence and last year's accounts and we'll come back with a clear price and timeline, usually the same business day. No obligation.
Having these ready before fieldwork begins is the single biggest factor in a fast, query-free DAFZA audit. We'll send a tailored checklist when you engage us.
What separates SKM from a generic Dubai audit firm — the approval, the credentials, and the team behind every DAFZA engagement.
Four phases, mapped to the DAFZA filing cycle. Clear deliverables at each step.
Companies in more than one zone? We are on the approved auditor panels for these Free Zones as well — one firm for all your UAE audit filings.
The questions DAFZA companies ask most before engaging an approved auditor. Need something specific? Speak to our team.
A DAFZA approved auditor is an audit firm authorised by the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority to audit the financial statements of companies registered in the free zone. Only firms on the DAFZA approved auditors list may examine and sign off a DAFZA company's annual accounts — a report from any other firm will not be accepted by the Authority. Approval requires a valid UAE audit licence, qualified partners and proven free-zone audit experience.
An audit firm must apply to DAFZA and meet the Authority's criteria — including a valid UAE auditing licence, qualified and experienced partners, staff competence in IFRS, and the technical capability for reporting and e-submission. DAFZA assesses each application and publishes approved firms on its list. SKM International is on the DAFZA approved auditors list.
Yes. SKM International is on the DAFZA approved auditors list, listed as "SKM International — Chartered Accountants." We are authorised to audit and sign off the financial statements of Dubai Airport Free Zone companies and to support submission to the Authority. You can confirm any firm's status directly with DAFZA.
DAFZA companies are generally required to submit audited financial statements within 90 days (three months) of their financial year-end, and audited accounts are commonly required again at trade-licence renewal. Because the exact deadline can depend on your company and renewal cycle, always confirm it with the Authority. We recommend starting your audit 8–10 weeks before the deadline so there is time for directors' approval and submission.
In most cases, yes. DAFZA requires audited financial statements annually, and there is no turnover threshold that exempts a company — newly formed and dormant DAFZA entities are generally still expected to file. Send us your trade licence and we will confirm in writing what your company needs to do.
Late submission can result in financial penalties and delays or refusal of your trade-licence renewal, which can disrupt your operations and banking. DAFZA will not accept an audit from a non-approved firm either — so using an approved auditor and filing on time both matter. This is why we manage the timeline and submission with you.
Contact the DAFZA Authority directly, or ask the firm to confirm its approval, before you engage anyone. Only firms on the DAFZA approved auditors list can sign off DAFZA company accounts, so it is worth checking first. SKM International is on the DAFZA approved list and is happy to confirm its status.
DAFZA audit fees depend on the size and complexity of your company's financials — turnover, number of transactions, group structure and the state of your records all matter. We provide a fair, transparent fixed-fee proposal up front, with no surprises. Send us your trade licence and last year's accounts for a quote.
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