United Arab Emirates

IFRS Advisory and Audit Support for Abu Dhabi Companies and Firms

WDS Chartered Accountants supports companies and accountancy practices in Abu Dhabi with IFRS advisory, audit quality work and outsourced accounting, delivered by ICAP chartered accountants from Pakistan. Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital, with an economy anchored by energy, sovereign investment, ADGM financial services and large infrastructure projects.

  • ICAP chartered accountants
  • Big 4 trained partners
  • Remote delivery in your time zone
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How WDS supports businesses in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi combines sovereign and government related entities, energy companies and a growing financial centre at ADGM. Reporting standards and governance expectations are high across the emirate.

We support Abu Dhabi companies and their auditors with IFRS technical papers, consolidation, and corporate tax readiness.

Government related entity reporting

Suppliers and subsidiaries of government related entities face strict reporting timelines and governance reviews. We prepare IFRS papers and reporting packs that meet those expectations.

What do Abu Dhabi businesses need from their accountants?

  • IFRS reporting

    Contractors and investment entities need robust IFRS financial statements.

  • Project controls

    Infrastructure contractors need cost and procurement controls.

Which industries do we serve in Abu Dhabi?

Our partners tailor audit procedures, tax reviews and reporting to the sectors that shape Abu Dhabi's economy.

  • Energy services
  • Financial services in ADGM
  • Infrastructure
  • Government contractors

Regulators that matter to Abu Dhabi businesses

Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
Administers VAT and federal corporate tax.
Ministry of Economy and free zone authorities
License mainland and free zone companies.
DFSA and FSRA
Regulate financial services in DIFC and ADGM.

UAE statutory audits and FTA tax filings are completed by locally registered auditors and tax agents. WDS supports the underlying accounting, reporting and readiness work.

Nearby locations we serve

Questions from Abu Dhabi clients

Do you work with ADGM entities?

Yes. We prepare IFRS financial statements and reporting packs for entities that are audited by ADGM registered auditors.

Do you support companies registered in ADGM?

Yes. We prepare IFRS financial statements and technical papers for ADGM entities, with the audit performed by a registered local firm.

Can you help with UAE corporate tax registration in Abu Dhabi?

We help prepare the financial information and records needed for registration and returns, working alongside your UAE tax agent.

Can you keep our books in line with UAE corporate tax rules?

Yes. We maintain IFRS-based records with the account structure and documentation needed for corporate tax and VAT, ready for your registered tax agent to file.

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