RAKEZ Approved Auditors
in Ras Al Khaimah
Alya Auditors is an approved auditor for Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) companies. We help manufacturing, industrial, and trading businesses file IFRS-compliant audited financial statements within RAKEZ’s 6-month deadline.
Why RAKEZ Companies Choose Alya Auditors
On RAKEZ’s own approved auditor list, separate from other free zone panels.
Familiar with RAKEZ’s factories, industrial units, and trading companies.
A structured process built to comfortably beat RAKEZ’s 6-month filing window.
Financial statements prepared to the standard RAKEZ requires.
One clear quote before we start — no surprises once work is underway.
One point of contact from document collection through submission.
Who Needs a RAKEZ Audit?
Every RAKEZ-licensed company must prepare audited financial statements annually, signed by an auditor on RAKEZ’s own approved auditor list — a separate register from JAFZA, DMCC, or DAFZA’s panels, so an auditor approved elsewhere isn’t automatically accepted by RAKEZ.
This applies across RAKEZ’s trading, service, and industrial/manufacturing licence types.
Required for every RAKEZ-licensed entity.
Financial statements must meet recognized reporting standards.
RAKEZ maintains its own separate approved auditor list.
In writing, at least 30 days before your deadline.
What You’ll Need for Your RAKEZ Audit
To keep your RAKEZ audit moving quickly, have the following ready:
- RAKEZ trade licence
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Trial balance and general ledger
- Bank statements for the full financial year
- Sales and purchase invoices
- VAT records (if VAT-registered)
- Payroll records
- Fixed asset register (particularly for manufacturing/industrial units)
- Previous year’s audit report (if available)
The RAKEZ 6-Month Rule
RAKEZ requires audited financial statements within six months (180 days) of your company’s financial year end — longer than several Dubai free zones, but still worth planning for early, especially for manufacturing businesses with more complex fixed-asset and inventory records.
If you need more time, RAKEZ allows extension requests — but only if submitted in writing at least 30 days before your original deadline, not after it has already passed.
Repeated delays can affect your licence renewal, so treat the 6-month window as a planning deadline, not a last resort.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Filing window | 6 months (180 days) from financial year end |
| Example (FY2025) | 31 Dec 2025 year end → due by ~30 Jun 2026 |
| Extension requests | Must be submitted in writing 30+ days before deadline |
| Also affects | Trade licence renewal if repeatedly late |
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
RAKEZ sets and updates these penalties itself — confirm current fine amounts with RAKEZ or your auditor before relying on any figure you see quoted online.
Missing the deadline without an approved extension can trigger a fine.
Repeated delays can affect your trade licence renewal.
Audits signed by a non-RAKEZ-approved auditor are rejected outright.
Our RAKEZ Audit Process
Initial Consultation
Understand your RAKEZ licence type, activity, and financial year end.
Document Collection
Gather trial balance, bank statements, invoices, and supporting records.
Audit Planning
Scope the audit against RAKEZ requirements and IFRS.
Financial Review
Test and verify transactions, balances, and (for manufacturers) inventory and fixed assets.
Audit Report Preparation
Prepare and sign the audited financial statements as a RAKEZ-approved auditor.
Submission & Support
Submit to RAKEZ and support you through licence renewal.
Industries We Audit in RAKEZ
RAKEZ is one of the UAE’s most industrial free zones — our audit experience follows the same sectors.
How Alya Auditors Helped a RAKEZ Manufacturer File in 14 Days
Company Background
A RAKEZ-registered light manufacturing FZE producing packaging materials, with a factory floor, raw material inventory, and finished-goods stock to account for.
The Challenge
The company’s inventory and fixed asset records hadn’t been updated consistently through the year, and management wanted the audit finished well ahead of the 6-month deadline.
Our Solution
- Reviewed and reconciled a full year of manufacturing accounting records
- Verified raw material and finished-goods inventory counts
- Reconciled the fixed asset register against factory equipment
- Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements
- Submitted the signed audit report to RAKEZ well ahead of the deadline
The Outcome
- Audit completed in 14 working days
- Filed six weeks ahead of the RAKEZ deadline
- Trade licence renewed without delay
- Client set up quarterly inventory reviews to simplify next year’s audit
Representative example based on typical RAKEZ engagements.
RAKEZ Audit FAQs
Is a statutory audit mandatory for RAKEZ companies?
Yes. Every RAKEZ-licensed company must submit audited financial statements annually.
Who can sign a RAKEZ audit report?
Only a firm on RAKEZ’s own approved auditor list — a separate register from other free zones. Alya Auditors is a RAKEZ-approved audit firm.
What is the RAKEZ audit submission deadline?
Audited financial statements are due within six months (180 days) of your company’s financial year end.
Can I request more time for my RAKEZ audit?
Yes, but the extension request must be made in writing at least 30 days before your original deadline — not after it has passed.
What happens if I miss the RAKEZ audit deadline?
You may face a non-compliance fine, and repeated delays can affect your trade licence renewal. Confirm current fine amounts directly with RAKEZ.
How much does a RAKEZ audit cost?
Cost depends on your company’s size, sector, and transaction volume — manufacturing companies with inventory and fixed assets can involve more work. Request a free quote for a figure specific to your business.
How long does a RAKEZ audit take?
Most RAKEZ audits are completed within one to three weeks depending on transaction volume and, for manufacturers, how organized inventory and asset records are.
What documents do I need for my RAKEZ audit?
Typically your trade licence, MOA/AOA, trial balance, bank statements, sales and purchase invoices, VAT records, payroll records, and a fixed asset register.
Can I renew my RAKEZ trade licence without submitting an audit?
Repeated non-compliance can put your licence renewal at risk, so a submitted audit is strongly expected as part of staying in good standing.
Ready for Your
RAKEZ Audit?
Don’t risk fines or a delayed licence renewal. Work with a RAKEZ-approved auditor who understands manufacturing, industrial, and trading businesses.
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