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Statutory Audit
We conduct an integrated audit, which combines the financial statement audit,independent and objective assurance on financial information, transactionsand processes.
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Limited Review
We offer services relating to reviews of historical financial informationby expressing negative assurance on such historical financial information.
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Agreed Upon Procedures
We engage with organisationsto perform specific procedures and report findings to conform to their needs.
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Financial Reporting Advisory Services (FRAS)
Our team provides timely advice on the impact of accounting changes to assist businesses in the development of an appropriate implementation roadmap.
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Business Consulting
Grant Thornton UAE provides organisations with implementable plans that drive sustainable growth strategies to grow and optimise their business performance.
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Business Risk Services
Organisations need to understand risks thoroughly to be able to manage them better. Grant Thornton UAE helps businesses achieve the best balance between minimising risk exposure, optimising profitability and developing compliance review checklists.
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Regulatory Advisory Services
Grant Thornton UAE's extensive understanding of the overarching supervisory framework within the region equips our professionals to support financial institutions comply and abide by the set of regulatory mandates throughout the rapidly evolving ecosystem.
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Financial Advisory
Grant Thornton UAE works with organisations on transactions from start to finish, assisting with strategy, identifying risks, executing deals, and helping to unlock their potential for growth and value creation.
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Restructuring Advisory
Grant Thornton UAE is committed to realising value for shareholders, in a way that recognises and supports the interests of all stakeholders. Our solutions maximise value, provide clarity and direction, and accelerate recovery and transformation for businesses.
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Technology Advisory & Cybersecurity
IT and technology are fundamental to drive the performance of businesses. Through leveraging the power of technology, Grant Thornton UAE helps organisations define and identify growth opportunities to achieve value-driven transformation and innovation.
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Forensics
Fraud and corruption pose a growing challenge worldwide. As the commercial landscape changes, an increasingly regulated environment requires stringent governance and compliance processes. Grant Thornton UAE helps organisations navigate challenges and crisis with a hands-on approach coupled with the use of technology.
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ESG Services
The Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda has gained significant traction over the years, to become one of the key strategic aspects of any business. It is imperative that all organisations, irrespective of industry sector, engage with their stakeholders and prioritise ESG practices to unlock sustainable growth opportunities.
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Business Process Solutions
Our team at Grant Thornton offers comprehensive and cost effective outsourced solutions, enabling stakeholders and business owners to focus on their core business goals.
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Corporate Tax
Our diversified team of corporate tax subject matter experts combines a perfect blend of international experience across several industry sectors, technical expertise, and commercial nuances with a commitment to deliver exceptional value to your business.
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VAT
The VAT team at Grant Thornton is well versed with the VAT Laws applicable across the region and holds valuable experience and professional accreditation in assisting clients across diverse industries to comply with the VAT obligations.
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Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton UAE assists its clients in providing transfer pricing solutions that are implementable and operational, considering the facts and concerns of its clients.
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International Tax and Tax Due Diligence
Grant Thornton UAE supports multinational groups to optimise their tax structures. We can also assist businesses in analysing existing group transactions and inter-group supplies, as well as advising on potential implications of various taxes to facilitate an efficient Group tax structure.
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Economic Substance Requirements
Economic Substance rules were introduced in the UAE in 2019, requiring UAE businesses that undertake certain ‘Relevant Activities’ to maintain and demonstrate adequate substance.
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Customs and International Trade
The team at Grant Thornton is positioned centrally to assist the businesses with global cross-border tax structuring, planning and compliance needs.
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Excise Tax
We provide Excise Tax related advisory and compliance services to the producer, importer, and the storekeeper of excisable goods
Grant Thornton UAE – The Firm of the Year
Grant Thornton's professional services firm in the UAE has been distinguished with the ‘Go Beyond Awards’ 2024 for the Best Firm in the Grant Thornton International Network. This award, granted by Grant Thornton International, recognises a member firm of the network that has stood out with a special trajectory of growth, positioning, and differentiation in the national market in which it operates.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our people, Grant Thornton UAE has been recognised as the best firm of the year among the 149 markets in the international network. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our unwavering pursuit of quality in everything we do.
We have shown remarkable growth over the past number of years. According to our annual survey report, we saw growth of 32.7% in 2024 and coupled this with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40% over the past three years. With ambitious goals to grow even further over the next three years, including doubling the size of our partner group and ensuring a strong number of female partners, we are set to continue to go from strength to strength. We were also awarded the quality award last year.
At Grant Thornton, we prioritise continuous development and strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our dedication to these values, along with our diverse community of over 55 nationalities, backgrounds, and experiences, sets us apart in the marketplace. Moreover, aligned with Grant Thornton’s Strategy 2027, we are committed to having 20 percent female representation in senior leadership, and we are currently at 19 percent.
This year, we focused heavily on business growth. We won international projects together and delivered quality work worldwide. By collaborating across borders, we leveraged our collective strengths and expertise. This global teamwork was a critical success factor, helping our member firms build the capabilities needed to serve international clients effectively. It was essential for our collective success. We also placed a strong focus on growing our brand, which was a testament to the collective efforts of our teams across the network.
To ensure continuous development, it is critical we continue investing in our brand. There are a lot of innovative solutions that GTIL is issuing to ensure our brand cascades beyond. For instance, digital and virtual transformation are at the heart of the ‘Go Beyond’ network strategy 2025, we are convinced that these initiatives will shape the future of our services and how we interact with our clients. In addition, we recognise the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance factors in today’s business environment, this is a key area of focus for us, as we have a role to play in supporting the adoption of ESG in the marketplace.
As we reflect on these highlights, let’s carry the momentum forward and continue to strive for excellence in all that we do. Our purpose is to bring out the best in our people to help shape the future of the UAE and our region. Winning the ‘Go Beyond Award’ 2024 is a significant milestone that underscores our dedication to these principles and our commitment to making a positive impact in the businesses we support.