Abu Dhabi Global Market — Registered Auditor

ADGM registered auditors

ECOVIS JRB, a trusted ADGM Approved Auditors delivering comprehensive audit, assurance, and advisory services with a commitment to compliance, transparency, and financial integrity.

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What we audit in ADGM

Comprehensive ADGM Audit Services.

From a single SPV to a holding company or foundation, every ADGM entity that needs a signed audit is handled by one ADGM approved auditor — a senior team on the Registration Authority's approved auditor register, year after year. Choosing the right ADGM auditor is a regulatory decision, not just a procurement one.

Suitable for your business.

Whether you're a single SPV, a multi-entity group, or a foundation with special reporting — you're covered.

Whatever the size, the standard holds: a senior partner on every file, IFRS statements and an ISA opinion, filed with the RA on time, at a fixed fee agreed up front.

01Single SPV or holding co
One SPV, holding or investment company, including first-year setups.
  • Single-entity statutory audit
  • First-year & migration audits
02Group or multi-entity
A parent with subsidiaries or operations beyond the UAE.
  • Consolidated group audit
  • Cross-border via ECOVIS, 90+ countries
03Foundation or special-purpose
An ADGM foundation, or a report a bank, investor or parent needs.
  • ADGM foundation audits
  • Special-purpose & AUP reports
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Why ECOVIS JRB

The right firm for your ADGM audit.

A local, partner-led ADGM approved auditor — carrying the methodology and reach of one of the world’s top-15 accounting networks behind every signature.

01
Experienced ADGM audit team
Hands-on experience of ADGM audit requirements, IFRS reporting and Regulatory requirements. We manage the audit efficiently and provide clear support through to completion of the engagement.
02
Partner-led, every file
A senior partner runs your audit personally — not a junior team with a sign-off bolted on at the end.
03
Quick turnaround
We plan around your filing deadline and move fast — most ADGM audits run kick-off to signed report in four to six weeks.
04
Technology-led audit
A modern, data-led approach with secure document exchange — efficient fieldwork and far less back-and-forth for your team.
05
Experience across ADGM structures
SPVs, holding companies, foundations, funds and migrations — we audit the full range of ADGM entities, not just the simple ones.
06
IFRS & ISA quality
Accounts to IFRS, opinions under International Standards on Auditing — audit quality that holds up with banks, investors and the RA.
Member of ECOVIS International
16K+Professionals
90+Countries
100+Territories
$3.5BRevenue
How an ADGM audit runs

A risk-based audit,
built for your structure.

Most ADGM audits run four to six weeks from kick-off to signed report. It shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise on the way to a deadline — it should give your board, the RA and your investors genuine confidence in the numbers. Here’s how we run it.

01
Before kick-off

Appointment & planning

Directors formally appoint us as auditor and the engagement letter is signed. We agree scope, materiality and timelines, confirm your reporting framework, and issue one clear document request list — no drip-feed.

02
Optional · pre year-end

Interim work, where it helps

For larger or group engagements we run early control walkthroughs and interim procedures before year-end, taking pressure off the deadline later.

03
The bulk of the work

Year-end fieldwork

Substantive testing over revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, cash and key balances, with bank and third-party confirmations — led directly by a senior team, not handed down.

04
1–2 weeks

Reporting & clearance

Findings discussed with management, adjustments agreed, and the audit opinion finalised. Signed financial statements and the audit report issued, typically within one to two weeks of completing fieldwork.

05
Within 9 months of ARD

Filing with the Registration Authority

We support submission of the audited accounts and board resolution to the RA via the ADGM online registry, tracking the filing against your Accounting Reference Date so the deadline never slips.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Who can act as an auditor in ADGM?+
Only an ADGM registered auditor can sign a statutory audit in Abu Dhabi Global Market. Under Companies Regulations 2020, eligibility for appointment requires registration with the ADGM Registration Authority, which maintains the public register of approved audit firms and audit principals. Appointing a firm that is not on the register can invalidate the audit for regulatory purposes.
Is ECOVIS JRB an ADGM approved auditor?+
Yes. ECOVIS JRB is an ADGM approved audit firm on the Registration Authority's approved auditor register, eligible to sign statutory and special-purpose audits for entities incorporated in ADGM. We are also a member of ECOVIS International, ranked 14th globally, giving cross-border reach across 90+ countries.
Does my ADGM company need an audit?+
The default rule under Companies Regulations 2020 is that every ADGM company and LLP must have its financial statements audited by an ADGM registered auditor. Limited exemptions exist for qualifying small companies, dormant companies and certain subsidiaries covered by a parent guarantee. FSRA-regulated firms and public interest entities cannot use these exemptions.
What is the deadline to file audited accounts in ADGM?+
Existing private companies and LLPs must generally file audited accounts with the Registration Authority within nine months of their Accounting Reference Date. First accounts and long first financial periods follow different deadlines. Late filing can attract penalties from the Registrar, so it's worth confirming your date early.
Can you audit ADGM SPVs, foundations and holding companies?+
Yes. We act as ADGM registered auditor for special purpose vehicles, holding and investment companies, ADGM foundations and domiciled funds, as well as operating companies. Group structures with entities outside the UAE can be coordinated through the ECOVIS International network.
How do I choose the right ADGM auditor?+
Choosing an ADGM auditor is a regulatory decision, not just a procurement one. Appoint only an ADGM approved audit firm on the Registration Authority's register — an auditor who isn't registered can invalidate your audit. Beyond eligibility, look for partner-led service, real experience across ADGM structures, and a track record of filing on time.
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