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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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M&A and Transactions 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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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
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Incorporation and PRO
We provide guidance and help with setting up new entities in the UAE’s mainland and all the UAE free zones, as well as re-domiciliation of companies in the UAE. Our team drafts the needed legal documents and interacts with government authorities on various regulatory matters.
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HR & Payroll Services
HR & Payroll Services
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Outsourcing Advisory Services
Outsourcing Advisory Services
ADNOC: GT listed as an ICV independent certifying body
ADNOC: GT listed as an ICV independent certifying body
The ICV Programme was launched in 2018 by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to encourage and accelerate socio-economic development, to facilitate and improve knowledge transfer and to generate jobs in the private sector for UAE Nationals. Due to the programme’s success, it has expanded to other sectors including the government of Abu Dhabi represented by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi Ports, Mubadala and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC).
Today, over 4,200 suppliers from multiple sectors have been certified under the ICV Programme. The successful programme has driven more than AED 76 Billion back to the UAE economy and created over 2,000 job opportunities in the private sector for UAE Nationals.
In the ICV Programme, suppliers are evaluated on an annual basis by a third-party verification body. Grant Thornton has been appointed as an independent certifying body and is authorized to issue the ICV certification. A suppliers ICV rating will in turn form an integral part of the business transactions with the participating entities.
The evaluation will examine the capabilities of the business within the UAE in areas including:
- Local manufacturing
- Third party spending
- Local investment
- Emiratization of workforce
- Expatriate contribution
Grant Thornton on ICV
“As a company, we share the values of the ICV programme where we value and invest in the growth and prosperity of the UAE Economy. The programme is a fantastic initiative that promotes transparency whilst creating opportunities benefitting the UAE economy as a whole. It is with great honour that Grant Thornton signs the MoU with the ICV participating entities and we are very much looking forward to future engagements,” said Samer Hijazi, Office Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Abu Dhabi.
Hisham Farouk, CEO of Grant Thornton UAE further stated “Grant Thornton has, a long legacy in the region and we support all initiatives that reimburse the growth of the UAE. As a firm, we strive on transparency and we aim to add value to entities who are focused on growth, building real value and to invest in innovative models for the future, hence this initiative is a natural progression for Grant Thornton to move with the prosperous future of the UAE."
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Hisham Farouk Hisham is the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE who has successfully led the firm’s offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for over 10 years. With a focus on innovation with exemplary leadership, he has played a key role in transforming the firm into one of the fastest growing companies in the UAE.View Profile -
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Samer Hijazi Samer has extensive experience leading complex audit engagements for global investment banks, FTSE 100 banks, sovereign wealth funds, investment managers, international and local banks. He has directed the audit of financial services teams of clients that have multi-location operations, in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.View Profile
