Audit-ready books.
Deadline-proof audits.
Vigilant is an independent audit firm in Dubai. We deliver statutory, free zone and Corporate Tax audits under ISA, with clear communication and a fixed fee agreed upfront.
Illustration of a typical engagement
Every audit your stakeholders ask for
Annual statutory audits, confidential investigations and everything in between, each scoped to the person who will read the report.
Statutory & External Audit
An independent opinion on your annual financial statements, prepared under International Standards on Auditing.
Learn more →AED 50M+ revenue, or any QFZP
Audited Financials for Corporate Tax
Audited financial statements for businesses that must file them under UAE Corporate Tax rules.
Learn more →Free Zone Company Audit
Annual audits for free zone entities, in the format your authority needs for licence renewal.
Learn more →Internal Audit & Controls Review
A risk-based review of your processes and controls, so you find leakage, errors and fraud risk before anyone else does.
Learn more →Forensic Audit & Fraud Investigation
Confidential investigation of suspected fraud, misappropriation or financial irregularities.
Learn more →Financial Due Diligence
An independent look at the numbers behind a company before you buy it, invest in it or lend to it.
Learn more →Inventory & Stock Audit
Physical counts, valuation checks and reconciliations, so the stock in your accounts is the stock on your shelves.
Learn more →Agreed-Upon Procedures & Review Engagements
Targeted assurance on specific balances, transactions or compliance points when a full audit isn't needed.
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An audit partner that's easy to work with
Independent by design
We only audit. We never prepare the books we sign off on.
One point of contact
The same person handles your engagement from planning to sign-off.
Fixed fees
The fee is agreed in the engagement letter before work starts.
Deadline-driven
We plan backwards from your licence, bank or FTA date.
From kickoff to signed report
- 01
Scope & engagement
We start with a short call about your business, your deadline and who will rely on the report. You then receive a fixed-fee proposal and an engagement letter that sets out responsibilities.
- 02
Planning & risk assessment
We study your industry, systems and prior-year issues, set materiality and pick the areas that need the most testing.
- 03
Fieldwork
We send a clear request list, then carry out the testing on-site or remotely: confirmations, vouching, analytics and stock attendance where needed.
- 04
Findings & clearance
Nothing in our report will surprise you. We discuss proposed adjustments and control points with management before anything is finalised.
- 05
Report & management letter
You receive the signed auditor's report and financial statements, plus a management letter with practical recommendations.
Sector-aware audit planning
Questions, answered
Is an audit mandatory for my company?
In many cases, yes. UAE mainland companies are generally required to appoint an auditor, most free zones require audited financial statements for licence renewal, and Corporate Tax rules require them for businesses above AED 50m revenue and for Qualifying Free Zone Persons. Tell us your licence type and we will confirm what applies.
How long does an audit take?
It depends on the size of the business and how ready its records are. For an SME with closed books and organised supporting documents, fieldwork is often completed in one to three weeks. We give you a timetable before we start.
What will you need from us?
Usually your trial balance and general ledger, bank statements and reconciliations, sales and purchase invoices, key contracts, the fixed asset register, inventory records, and your trade licence and MOA. We send a tailored request list at the start of each engagement.
How are your fees set?
Fees depend on scope: revenue, transaction volume, number of entities and locations, and the state of your records. We quote a fixed fee in the engagement letter, so you know the cost before we begin.
Our books aren't up to date. Can you still help?
Professional independence rules stop us from preparing the accounts we audit. We'll tell you what needs to be completed before the audit, and you or your accountant can close the books.
Can you work remotely?
Yes. Most testing can be done on securely shared data. We attend in person for stock counts, cash counts and walkthroughs where they add value.