Jashvant Prajapati
Audit & Assurance

Audit and assurance services built for UAE businesses

Whether your free zone requires audited financials, your board needs an independent controls review, or your investors want verified accounts — I provide audit and assurance services that are thorough, independent, and completed on schedule.

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Audit & Assurance Services

Independent audit opinions, controls assurance, and asset verification for UAE-registered businesses.

Audit & Assurance UAE

Independent statutory & compliance audit for UAE entities

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Internal Audit Services

Risk-based controls review & governance assurance

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Statutory Audit UAE

Independent external audit for UAE-registered entities

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Management Audit

Operational efficiency, process & performance review

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Stock & Asset Audit

Inventory verification, asset tracing & valuation accuracy

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Why audit matters for your UAE business

Audit is not just a compliance checkbox. Done properly, it surfaces control gaps, builds stakeholder trust, and gives management the verified financial picture needed to make sound decisions.

Regulatory compliance

Free zone authorities — DMCC, ADGM, DIFC — require annual audited financials. Mainland companies above certain thresholds must comply. Non-compliance attracts penalties and licence complications.

Investor & lender confidence

Banks, private equity investors, and strategic partners require audited accounts before extending credit or equity. An independent audit opinion is the fastest way to establish financial credibility.

Internal control gaps

Most UAE SMEs run with minimal finance oversight. An internal audit identifies control weaknesses — payment approvals, procurement gaps, expense abuse — before they become material losses.

Related advisory services

Audit findings often surface needs across tax, governance, and financial reporting.

Risk Advisory

Enterprise risk management, governance & forensic review

Tax & Advisory

Corporate tax, VAT, ESR, accounting & compliance

Virtual CFO Services

Strategic financial leadership on a part-time basis

IFRS & Financial Reporting

IFRS-compliant financial statements for UAE entities

Corporate Governance

Board structuring, governance policies & UBO compliance

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Audit-ready monthly records and management accounts

Further reading — UAE Finance & Compliance Guides:

UAE Corporate Tax 2025 GuideVAT Registration Guide UAEVirtual CFO UAE — Benefits & CostHow to Close a Company in UAEAll Articles →

Frequently asked questions

Which UAE companies are required to have an annual audit?
All companies registered in DMCC, ADGM, DIFC, and most other free zones are required to submit audited financial statements annually. Mainland companies are required to maintain accounting records and may be required to produce audited financials upon request by the relevant authority. Banks and lenders typically require audited accounts for financing above AED 500,000.
What is the difference between internal audit and statutory audit?
A statutory audit is an independent external audit of financial statements, required by regulators or free zone authorities. It produces an audit opinion on whether your financial statements give a true and fair view. An internal audit is an operational review — it looks at your internal controls, processes, and risk management rather than just the financials.
How long does an audit take for a UAE SME?
For most UAE SMEs with clean records, a statutory audit typically takes 2–4 weeks from when we receive complete financial records. Management audits and internal audits vary based on scope — typically 3–6 weeks. We work to your free zone submission deadline and advise on timelines upfront.
What documents do I need to prepare for an audit?
Typically: trial balance, general ledger, bank statements for all accounts, invoices and receipts for major transactions, VAT returns, payroll records, fixed asset register, and any loan or lease agreements. The more organised your records, the faster and lower-cost your audit will be.
Can I use the same firm for both bookkeeping and audit?
Professional standards require independence between bookkeeping and audit. If we handle your bookkeeping, we would refer your statutory audit to an independent registered audit firm. This protects the integrity of the audit opinion and keeps you compliant with free zone requirements.
Jashvantkumar Prajapati
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Jashvantkumar Prajapati

Founder & CEO, Avyanco Group

21+ years advising founders and investors on UAE company formation, tax structuring, and cross-border expansion. CSP Licensed by the Dubai Economic Department. Direct experience helping 11,000+ businesses across mainland, free zone, and offshore structures.

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