At SAS Partners — Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors, our licensed external auditors deliver independent statutory audits that shareholders, banks, and regulators across Dubai and the UAE can rely on. As approved auditors for mainland and free zone authorities, we issue audit reports that satisfy license renewal, financing, and compliance requirements across UAE, KSA, Qatar, UK & USA.
Book Free ConsultationAn external audit gives shareholders, lenders, and regulators an independent opinion on whether your financial statements present a true and fair view. Unlike internal reviews, our examination is conducted by auditors with no stake in your day-to-day operations, which is exactly what makes the opinion credible.
We help UAE businesses meet their statutory reporting obligations by examining financial records against IFRS and International Standards on Auditing, then issuing a signed audit report suitable for trade licence renewal, bank facilities, free zone compliance, and shareholder review. The result is a financial statement stakeholders can trust and act on.
Most free zones, including DMCC, DIFC, and JAFZA, require audited financial statements from an approved auditor before your trade licence can be renewed.
Audited financials support accurate Corporate Tax computation and give the Federal Tax Authority confidence in your reported figures.
Lenders and prospective investors routinely request audited statements before extending credit facilities or committing capital to your business.
Independent examination of your annual financial statements resulting in a signed opinion suitable for shareholders and authorities.
Audit reports formatted to the exact requirements of DMCC, DIFC, DDA, JAFZA, and other free zone authorities for licence renewal.
Audited statements prepared to the format and detail level banks expect when assessing credit facilities and working capital lines.
Consolidated audit opinions across parent, subsidiary, and branch entities operating in multiple UAE and GCC jurisdictions.
Final audit reports required by free zones and licensing authorities before a company can be officially deregistered or closed.
Focused audit opinions for specific transactions, restructurings, or circumstances that call for a tailored scope of work.
Understanding your business, agreeing the audit scope, and setting materiality thresholds before fieldwork begins.
Testing account balances, transactions, and supporting evidence against IFRS and ISA requirements.
Issuing a signed audit opinion and management letter that document our findings and conclusions.
Helping you submit the audited financials wherever they're required – licence renewal, banks, or shareholders.
Discovery call to understand your entity structure and which authority requires the audit.
Agree audit scope, timeline, and materiality thresholds aligned with IFRS.
Independent verification of financial records, balances, and supporting documentation.
Final financial statements with our independent opinion, ready for submission.
Our licensed auditors are approved by leading free zone authorities and bring deep knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and UAE-specific reporting requirements. We audit SMEs, listed companies, government-linked entities, and multinational groups operating across Dubai's free zones and mainland.
Discover MoreStatutory audits covering inventory valuation, receivables, and inter-company balances for trade networks.
Audit of long-term contracts, project revenue recognition, and escrow reporting for developers.
Verification of inventory counts and revenue streams across omnichannel retail operations.
Audited financials covering cost of sales, franchise royalties, and multi-outlet consolidation.
Independent audits for law firms and consultancies with client-account and billing considerations.
Audit reports formatted for DMCC, DIFC, and offshore registrar filing deadlines.
Sameh Abdalla leads the firm with expertise in accounting, audit, tax advisory, and consulting. He provides strategic guidance and supports long-term business growth across the UAE.
Ahmed Mahfoudh manages audit assignments and financial reviews with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk assessment. He delivers clear insights to strengthen financial control.
Ahmed Elbadawi provides legal guidance, contract management, and compliance support. He helps protect business interests, reduce risks, and ensure smooth legal operations.
Ahmed Samir specializes in UAE VAT, corporate tax, and compliance services. He supports businesses in managing tax obligations while improving financial efficiency and compliance effectively.
Most free zone companies must submit audited financial statements annually to renew their trade licence, and many mainland entities need audited accounts for Corporate Tax filing, bank facilities, or shareholder agreements.
Only auditors registered with the Ministry of Economy and, where applicable, approved by the relevant free zone authority may sign statutory audit reports. We hold approved auditor status with several major free zones.
External audit is an independent, periodic examination of financial statements performed for shareholders and regulators. Internal audit is an ongoing review of controls and risk management performed for management's own use.
A typical SME statutory audit takes two to four weeks from document submission to signed report, depending on record quality, entity complexity, and the responsiveness of your finance team.
Talk to our approved external auditors and get a signed audit opinion your licence renewal or bank actually accepts.
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