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Dubai Design District (d3) Approved Auditors

Dubai Design District (d3) is a creative cluster licensed by the Dubai Development Authority. DDA-licensed entities are required to submit audited financial statements at renewal. JPA delivers IFRS audits accepted by the DDA and tailored to design, fashion and creative businesses.

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Why Dubai Design District (d3) Approved Auditors with JPA
Overview

Why Dubai Design District (d3) Approved Auditors with JPA

Dubai Design District (d3) is a creative cluster licensed by the Dubai Development Authority. DDA-licensed entities are required to submit audited financial statements at renewal. JPA delivers IFRS audits accepted by the DDA and tailored to design, fashion and creative businesses.

What's Included

Everything You Need, Handled

DDA-Approved Firm

JPA is recognised by the Dubai Development Authority, which licenses d3, so our reports are accepted at renewal.

Creative-Sector Audits

Audit experience with design studios, fashion houses, galleries and creative agencies based in d3.

IFRS Statements

Full IFRS financial statements meeting the DDA’s annual reporting requirement for d3 companies.

Project Revenue Review

Careful audit of project-based and retainer income typical of design and creative firms.

Renewal-Linked Filing

We deliver signed accounts ahead of your d3 licence-renewal date.

Branch & Freelancer Support

Proportionate audit scope for d3 branches, SMEs and creative-licence holders.

How It Works

A Clear, Partner-Led Process

  1. 01

    Engage

    We confirm your d3 entity and renewal window.

  2. 02

    Audit

    We test project income, costs and balances.

  3. 03

    Report

    We issue signed IFRS financial statements.

  4. 04

    Submit

    We provide accounts for your d3 renewal.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does d3 require audited accounts?+
Yes. d3 is licensed by the Dubai Development Authority, which requires entities to submit audited financial statements at licence renewal.
Who licenses Dubai Design District?+
d3 sits within the Dubai Development Authority framework. Audited accounts must be prepared by an auditor recognised by the DDA, such as JPA.
How does JPA handle creative project income?+
We audit project-based and retainer revenue carefully, confirming recognition over the right periods and matching costs to projects.
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