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External Audit

Dubai Development Authority (DDA) Approved Auditors

The Dubai Development Authority licenses the city’s media, technology, education, design and healthcare clusters. Every DDA-licensed entity must submit audited financial statements at renewal. JPA is an MoE-registered auditor whose IFRS reports are accepted by the DDA across all its zones.

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Why Dubai Development Authority (DDA) Approved Auditors with JPA
Overview

Why Dubai Development Authority (DDA) Approved Auditors with JPA

The Dubai Development Authority licenses the city’s media, technology, education, design and healthcare clusters. Every DDA-licensed entity must submit audited financial statements at renewal. JPA is an MoE-registered auditor whose IFRS reports are accepted by the DDA across all its zones.

What's Included

Everything You Need, Handled

DDA-Recognised Firm

JPA’s audit reports are accepted by the Dubai Development Authority for licence renewal across its clusters.

All-Cluster Coverage

One firm for DDA entities in media, internet, studio, production, design, knowledge and academic clusters.

IFRS Statements

Complete IFRS financial statements meeting the DDA’s annual reporting requirement.

Portal & Renewal Filing

We deliver signed accounts in the format and timeline the DDA requires for renewal.

Consolidated Audits

Combined audits for groups holding multiple DDA cluster licences.

ESR & Corporate Tax Support

We flag Economic Substance and Corporate Tax obligations alongside the DDA audit.

How It Works

A Clear, Partner-Led Process

  1. 01

    Engage

    We confirm your DDA cluster and renewal window.

  2. 02

    Audit

    We test revenue, costs and balances.

  3. 03

    Report

    We issue signed IFRS financial statements.

  4. 04

    Submit

    We provide accounts for your DDA renewal.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dubai Development Authority license?+
The DDA licenses Dubai’s media, technology, education, design and healthcare clusters — including DMC, DIC, d3, DKP, DIAC and more — and requires audited accounts at renewal.
Is JPA a DDA-approved auditor?+
Yes. JPA is an MoE-registered audit firm whose reports are accepted by the Dubai Development Authority across all its clusters.
Do all DDA entities need an audit?+
Yes. DDA-licensed companies are required to submit audited financial statements as a condition of annual licence renewal.
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