Audit & compliance

Stay in good standing, year after year

Regulators, free zones and banks expect UAE companies to keep their records, registers and filings current. We prepare you for audit and keep your compliance calendar under control.

Audit preparation

Many free zones require annual audited financial statements, and under Corporate Tax rules, audited statements are required for larger businesses and Qualifying Free Zone Persons. We get your company audit-ready and manage the process with an independent registered audit firm.

  • Year-end closing, reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • IFRS-compliant draft financial statements
  • Coordination with your appointed independent auditor
  • Responses to auditor queries and adjustments
  • Submission of audited reports to your free zone or authority where required

Regulatory compliance

UBO register

Ultimate Beneficial Owner registers kept up to date and filed with your licensing authority.

AML & goAML

Registration on goAML and AML policies for businesses in regulated sectors, such as real estate brokers and precious-metal dealers.

Compliance calendar

Licence, visa, VAT and Corporate Tax deadlines in one schedule, monitored for you.

Health checks

A review of your corporate records, registrations and filings, with a clear action list.

Fifty Degrees prepares your records and coordinates the audit. The audit opinion itself is issued by an independent audit firm registered with the relevant UAE authority.

FAQ

Compliance questions

Does my company need an audit?

It depends on your licensing authority, your revenue and your Corporate Tax position. Many free zones require an annual audit regardless of size. We will confirm your obligations.

What is a UBO register?

It records the individuals who ultimately own or control your company. UAE companies must maintain it and keep their licensing authority informed of changes.

Who needs to register on goAML?

Financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions, such as real estate agents, dealers in precious metals and stones, and certain corporate service providers, must register and report suspicious transactions.

Know exactly where you stand

Book a compliance review and receive a clear list of what is done, what is due and what needs attention.