Approved & Registered Auditors in UAE Free Zones and Financial Centres
April 30, 2025

Approved & Registered Auditors in UAE Free Zones and Financial Centres | Your Trusted Partner of Choice in Regulatory Compliance
Trust is the fulcrum that keeps the financial landscape thriving. Backed by over 30 years of significant experience in building businesses across the UAE, UHY James Chartered Accountants stands as a beacon of trust and excellence in the field of as audit and assurance Approved Auditors in UAE with leading regulatory authorities.
Through our relentless effort to maintain the highest quality of audits and a compliance centred approach our firm is recognized, registered, and approved by several prominent regulatory bodies across the UAE. This move ensures our clients receive services that are aligned to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
UHY James is officially empanelled as an ‘Approved Auditor’ with Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and a ‘Registered Auditor’ with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) & Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Key Benefits of leveraging the expertise of Registered Auditors / Approved Auditors
• Empanelment as Approved Auditors amplifies credibility and builds trust with clients and stakeholders; reinforcing the auditor meets the regulator’s strict professional, ethical, and technical standards.
• The Auditor’s direct engagement with the regulatory authority acts as a portal for easy access to guidance, updates, and communication from the regulator.
• Businesses where regulatory compliance essential stand to benefit as clients are assured about the credibility of the auditor.
Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Approved Auditor
UHY James takes immense pride and is driven by purpose as the firm is listed among the 13 ‘Approved Auditors’ with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for Public Joint Stock Companies (PJSCs) and Mutual Funds Audits of the UAE. This prestigious approval underscores our commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial reporting and compliance.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Registered Auditor
DIFC is one of the financial freezones in the UAE and is renowned to lead the future of finance in the region. UHY James has been a DIFC Approved Auditor for 5+ years. This registration positions us to serve clients operating within the DIFC by offering audit services that comply with the Centre's regulatory requirements.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Recognized Auditor
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) was established as a financial freezone in Abu Dhabi to offer market participants a world-class legal system and regulatory regime. UHY James is recognized as an ADGM Approved Auditor. Our recognition by ADGM underscores our capability to provide audit services to entities operating within this international financial centre.
RERA Approved Auditor
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is the regulatory arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD). As a commitment to achieve DLD’s vision to position Dubai as the world’s premier real estate destination and a byword for innovation, trust, and happiness, RERA formulates, regulates, manages, and licenses various real estate related activities in Dubai. We at UHY James have been Registered Auditors with RERA for more than two decades catering to the dynamic evolving demands of UAE’s burgeoning real estate landscape.
ADREC Approved Auditor
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) established by the Department of Municipalities and Transport aims to elevate Abu Dhabi’s global real estate status. UHY James takes pride in being one among the 5 Approved Auditors of ADREC and contributing to maintaining the compliance ecosystem of the emirate’s real estate landscape.
All Major Freezsones (DMCC) Approved Auditor
As an approved auditor with all the leading freezones in the UAE, UHY James meets the stringent criteria set by the freezone authorities. Our team ensures that all audits are conducted in line with the freezone’s regulatory framework providing our clients with top notch compliance.
Why Choose UHY James?
• Proven Expertise in providing quality audits backed by more than three decades of catering to the diverse evolving needs of businesses in the UAE.
• Comprehensive Services are offered to clients ranging from audit and assurance to tax advisory and consulting – handholding them in their growth trajectory.
• Regulatory Compliance is a given for businesses when collaborating with auditors approved and recognized by key UAE regulatory authorities.
• Client-Centric Approach embraced by the firm through its tailored solutions help meet the unique needs of each client.
For businesses committed to finding the right fit to their compliance journey, we are well poised to support your growth story backed by our empanelment and accreditations with leading regulatory authorities, major freezones and leading banking institutions in the UAE.
Email: enquiry@uhy-ae.com