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We approach each audit with sharp thought, straight talk and common sense. In addition to verifying that financial results are fairly presented and meet...

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In-Country Value (ICV)
ICV certification guidance from Grant Thornton UAE—your partner in compliance, competitiveness and growth.
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.

Advisory

As your business grows, our advisory services are designed to help you achieve your goals. Successful growth often means navigating a complex array of...

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Tax

Tax policy reforms and the introduction of new tax regulations across the GCC are creating huge challenges for organisations. Grant Thornton UAE offers a...

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excise Tax
We provide Excise Tax related advisory and compliance services to the producer, importer, and the storekeeper of excisable goods

China desk

Helping Chinese businesses navigate the Middle East with strategic advice on partnerships, market entry and cross-border operations, backed by deep regional...

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Global India growth hub

Supporting high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of Indian origin with tailored guidance on market entry, regulatory compliance and...

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At Grant Thornton, assurance means more than compliance, it’s about delivering clarity, confidence, and insight.

With access to over 76,000 professionals in 150+ countries, we deliver best-in-class audit services tailored to your needs. Through our collaboration with Grant Thornton Advisors and other member firms, we’ve recently contributed to a multinational platform initiative, enhancing our ability to support complex, cross-border engagements with sector-specific insight.

Key sectors

Our team combines deep local expertise with global reach, supporting businesses across key sectors:

Family business groups

Real estate

Technology

Financial services

(Exchange, insurance, banks, digital assets, asset management)

Energy

(Renewable, Oil and gas)

A culture of quality

We approach every audit with sharp thought and straight talk. Our commitment to quality is embedded in our global standards and supported by a rigorous internal monitoring program aligned with the International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) 1. This ensures consistent excellence across all engagements and geographies.

Global consistency

Wherever you operate, you’ll benefit from our unified audit approach. We deliver consistent, high-quality service across borders, backed by shared methodologies and a commitment to excellence.

Technology-driven audit excellence

We leverage cutting-edge platforms to deliver smarter, faster, and more insightful audits. Our proprietary tools include:

Hadel: A secure data-sharing platform that enables seamless collaboration with clients, real-time dashboarding, and efficient document exchange.
Leap: A next-generation audit engine that streamlines workflows, enhances audit quality, and accelerates delivery.

We also deploy advanced analytics and automation tools for targeted, faster auditing, allowing us to focus on high-risk areas, reduce manual effort, and deliver deeper insights with precision.

Regulatory registrations across the UAE

Grant Thornton UAE is proudly registered with key regulatory authorities across the country’s leading financial jurisdictions, including the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and multiple UAE Free Zones.

These registrations enable us to deliver statutory audits, regulatory reporting, and assurance services to entities operating in these jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local frameworks while upholding international standards of quality and integrity.

What we offer

Statutory audit

Comprehensive audits of financial statements
Independent assurance on financial data, controls, and disclosures

Limited review

Focused reviews of historical financial information
Expression of negative assurance for specific reporting requirements

Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs)

We offer service offers focused, client-specific evaluations designed to address particular concerns or transactions. Unlike a full audit, this service provides detailed factual findings based on agreed criteria, allowing stakeholders to gain clear insights and enhance transparency. Our skilled professionals deliver objective reports tailored to your unique business needs, supporting confident and informed decision-making.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board audit services

Our PCAOB audit services are designed for entities that are required to comply with the auditing standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), typically U.S.-listed companies, foreign private issuers, and broker-dealers registered with the SEC. These audits are conducted with a heightened level of rigor, transparency, and independence to meet the expectations of U.S. capital markets and regulatory bodies.

We offer:

Audit services for U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers preparing to list or already listed on U.S. exchanges.
Component audits for multinational groups where the group auditor is PCAOB-registered.
Readiness assessments for companies transitioning to PCAOB audit requirements.
Internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) evaluations under PCAOB AS 2201.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with global experience, ensuring that your audit meets the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and investor confidence.

Reach out to our experts on the matter, Eslam Mohsen and Darren Yule.