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Registered Auditors · Dubai, UAE

Real Estate Auditing Services in Dubai

RERA-compliant service charge audits, Mollak reconciliation and DLD escrow account audits for owners associations, developers and property managers — backed by full accounting, bookkeeping and tax support.

Response within one business day · Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GST)

10+
Years of experience
200+
Properties audited
AED 1B+
Assets under audit
24h
Response time

What we do

Audit, accounting and tax services in Dubai

Real estate auditing leads everything we do — supported by the accounting, bookkeeping and tax services that keep property businesses compliant year-round.

Lead service

Real Estate Auditing

Our specialty. Independent, RERA-compliant audits for Dubai's jointly owned property sector — delivered on time, submitted correctly, accepted the first time.

  • Service charge audits for owners associations
  • Mollak account reconciliation & submission
  • DLD escrow account audits for developers
  • Owners association & community management audits
  • Real estate developer statutory audits
  • RICS-aligned service charge reviews
Discuss your audit — call +971 4 000 0000

Accounting

Monthly management accounts, financial statements and IFRS-compliant reporting for property companies and SMEs across Dubai.

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Bookkeeping

Accurate, always-current books — transaction recording, reconciliations and payroll support, so your audit and tax filings are painless.

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Tax — VAT & Corporate Tax

VAT registration and filing, real estate VAT advisory, UAE Corporate Tax (9%) registration, planning and annual returns.

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Why AYF

A specialist firm, not a generalist's side line

UAE-registered auditors

Approved to sign audit reports accepted by RERA, the Dubai Land Department and UAE banks.

Real estate specialists

We work in the jointly owned property sector every day — service charges, escrow, developers, owners associations.

Mollak & RERA fluency

We know the submission workflows, deadlines and common rejection reasons — your report goes through the first time.

Fixed, transparent fees

One agreed price per engagement. No hourly billing, no surprise extras.

English & Arabic

Reports and communication in the language your board, owners and regulator need.

Fast turnaround

Enquiries answered within one business day; fieldwork typically starts within a week.

How it works

From first call to signed report

  1. 01

    Call or email us

    Tell us about your community, company or portfolio. We respond within one business day.

  2. 02

    Scope & fixed quote

    We confirm exactly what the engagement covers and send a fixed, all-inclusive fee.

  3. 03

    Fieldwork

    We examine records, reconcile Mollak or escrow accounts, and resolve queries directly with your team.

  4. 04

    Signed audit report

    You receive a signed report ready for RERA, DLD, the FTA or your bank — with submission support included.

Ready to start? Call +971 4 000 0000 or email us.

FAQ

Real estate audit & tax questions, answered

What is a service charge audit in Dubai?

A service charge audit is an independent examination of the service charges collected and spent by an owners association or management entity for a jointly owned property. The audit verifies that budgets, invoices and Mollak records are accurate and that owners are only charged legitimate, approved costs, in line with RERA requirements.

Is a RERA audit mandatory for owners associations in Dubai?

Yes. Under Dubai's jointly owned property regulations, owners associations and management entities must have their service charge accounts audited annually by an approved auditor and submit the results through the Mollak system to RERA.

What is Mollak and how does it relate to the audit?

Mollak is the Dubai Land Department's system for managing service charge accounts of jointly owned properties. All service charge collections and payments flow through Mollak escrow accounts, and the annual audit reconciles the community's financial records against Mollak data before submission to RERA.

Do real estate developers need escrow account audits?

Yes. Developers selling off-plan property in Dubai must hold buyer funds in DLD-regulated escrow accounts, and these accounts are subject to audit. We prepare escrow account audit reports that satisfy Dubai Land Department and RERA requirements.

How much does a real estate audit cost in Dubai?

Fees depend on the size of the community or portfolio, the number of service charge groups, and the state of the records. After a short call we provide a fixed, all-inclusive quote — no hourly surprises. Contact us for a same-day estimate.

Who must register for UAE Corporate Tax?

Most businesses operating in the UAE, including real estate companies, owners associations' management entities and free zone entities, must register for Corporate Tax with the Federal Tax Authority. The standard rate is 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000. We handle registration, exemption analysis and annual filings.

How does VAT apply to real estate in the UAE?

Commercial property sales and leases are generally subject to 5% VAT, while residential leases are exempt and the first supply of new residential property within three years of completion is zero-rated. Mixed-use buildings need careful apportionment — we advise on VAT registration, recovery and filing for property owners and developers.

Do you provide accounting and bookkeeping alongside audits?

Yes. We provide monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT return filing and Corporate Tax compliance for property companies, owners associations, SMEs and family businesses across Dubai and the wider UAE.

Do you serve companies in UAE free zones?

Yes. We work with mainland and free zone entities across the UAE, including qualifying free zone persons under the Corporate Tax regime, and we advise on maintaining qualifying status.

How quickly can you start an audit?

We respond to every enquiry within one business day and can typically begin fieldwork within a week of agreeing the scope. Call or email us with your community or company details and we will send a fixed quote.

Contact

Speak to an auditor today

One call is usually enough to scope your audit and give you a fixed quote.

AYF Auditing

Office 000, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GST)