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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 to 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
Grant Thornton's Islamic Financial Services team comprises a global network of professionals with in-depth knowledge of Islamic finance and providing practical, value added assistance to their clients across a range of specialisms and issues.
Our client-centric and specialised approach provides our clients with a well-established service in all their markets. It gives them access to professional assistance which is characterized by commercial judgement, a deep understanding of local markets and cultural differences between each country. The result is that we can focus on the issues that really matter to you.
Our Solutions
Led by our Global Head of Islamic Finance, we house a specialized department in Islamic Finance and Shari’ah Compliance to address the needs of the emerging Islamic Finance Industry across multiple service offerings for banks, capital markets and insurance companies in the public and private sectors. Our teams offer specialist solutions in the following areas:
Islamic Finance Regulatory Advisory
- In-depth regulatory expertise to address the specific needs for central banks and supervisory authorities in the context of building a robust Islamic finance regulatory framework.
- Implementation of standards issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
Assurance & Governance Solutions
- A fully-fledged Internal and External audit team who has the capability to assist you with your jurisdiction’s mandates, with a specialized task force in Islamic Financial Services and AAOIFI/ IFRS compliant accounting and a specialized Shari’ah Audit team with field expertise and a proven track record in Shari’ah governance and control.
Product Development
- Islamic product development assistance in the retail, corporate, investment and institutional banking space.
- Advisory services to the relevant stakeholders within the financial institution on the operational and executional elements of Islamic Products.
Human Capital Development
- Training & development programs tailored to meet the skill mix of your team – led by our Islamic finance experts who have a proven track record of providing Islamic finance trainings to 150+ people.
Tax Services
- International experts in Tax Advisory, with a focus on VAT implementation and consultation – focused on Islamic Finance taxation related matters.
To discuss our transformation advisory services further, please contact us.