{"id":748,"date":"2025-10-28T22:22:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T22:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eighty20.me\/uae\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:35:02","slug":"due-diligence-audit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eighty20.me\/uae\/audit-assurance\/due-diligence-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"Due Diligence Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"748\" class=\"elementor elementor-748\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc284a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc284a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-417b023 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"417b023\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175771a elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"175771a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/eighty20.me\/uae\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-home\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M280.37 148.26L96 300.11V464a16 16 0 0 0 16 16l112.06-.29a16 16 0 0 0 15.92-16V368a16 16 0 0 1 16-16h64a16 16 0 0 1 16 16v95.64a16 16 0 0 0 16 16.05L464 480a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V300L295.67 148.26a12.19 12.19 0 0 0-15.3 0zM571.6 251.47L488 182.56V44.05a12 12 0 0 0-12-12h-56a12 12 0 0 0-12 12v72.61L318.47 43a48 48 0 0 0-61 0L4.34 251.47a12 12 0 0 0-1.6 16.9l25.5 31A12 12 0 0 0 45.15 301l235.22-193.74a12.19 12.19 0 0 1 15.3 0L530.9 301a12 12 0 0 0 16.9-1.6l25.5-31a12 12 0 0 0-1.7-16.93z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Service<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Due Diligence Audit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8945f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca8945f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due Diligence Audit<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de08896 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de08896\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d2f7d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d2f7d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Eighty20, we combine expertise with integrity to deliver reliable business and financial solutions. 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For buyers assessing a merger or acquisition, <strong>M&amp;A due diligence UAE<\/strong> helps evaluate the financial, tax, operational and commercial information behind the proposed transaction.<\/p>\n<p>It helps answer questions such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Are the reported profits sustainable?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is revenue supported by reliable records?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there unusual liabilities or outstanding debts?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there UAE Corporate Tax or VAT risks?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are related-party transactions properly understood?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does the company have significant legal or contractual obligations?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are employee-related liabilities properly recorded?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is working capital sufficient?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there customer or supplier concentration risks?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does the asking price reflect the underlying financial performance?<\/li>\n \t<li>Could regulatory approvals affect the proposed transaction?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good due diligence exercise does not simply confirm information supplied by the seller. It tests assumptions, identifies gaps and gives the buyer or investor a clearer basis for negotiation and decision-making.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Due Diligence the Same as an Audit?<\/h2>\n<p>No. A financial statement audit is an assurance engagement designed to enable an auditor to express an opinion on historical financial statements. Businesses looking for a <strong>due diligence audit firm UAE<\/strong> should understand that financial due diligence is transaction-focused and does not replace a statutory financial audit.<\/p>\n<p>It investigates the financial and commercial factors that matter to a proposed deal, such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Quality of earnings<\/li>\n \t<li>Sustainable EBITDA<\/li>\n \t<li>Working capital<\/li>\n \t<li>Debt and debt-like items<\/li>\n \t<li>Cash generation<\/li>\n \t<li>Revenue concentration<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax exposure<\/li>\n \t<li>One-off transactions<\/li>\n \t<li>Forecast assumptions<\/li>\n \t<li>Potential purchase-price adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due diligence may use audited financial statements as evidence, but an audit does not replace transaction due diligence.<\/p>\n<h2>What UAE Laws and Regulations Can Affect Due Diligence?<\/h2>\n<p>The legal and regulatory areas relevant to a transaction depend on the target company&#8217;s industry, legal structure, ownership, jurisdiction, and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Key areas commonly considered in a UAE transaction include the following.<\/p>\n<h3>UAE Commercial Companies Framework<\/h3>\n<p>Corporate records should be reviewed to understand:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Legal ownership<\/li>\n \t<li>Shareholding<\/li>\n \t<li>Company structure<\/li>\n \t<li>Authorised activities<\/li>\n \t<li>Constitutional documents<\/li>\n \t<li>Management authority<\/li>\n \t<li>Share transfers<\/li>\n \t<li>Existing commitments<\/li>\n \t<li>Corporate approvals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The specific requirements can vary between mainland entities, free-zone entities, and businesses operating in jurisdictions such as DIFC or ADGM.<\/p>\n<h3>UAE Corporate Tax<\/h3>\n<p>Corporate Tax has made tax due diligence significantly more important in UAE transactions.<\/p>\n<p>A buyer may need to understand:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Corporate Tax registration status<\/li>\n \t<li>Filed or outstanding returns<\/li>\n \t<li>Taxable income calculations<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax losses<\/li>\n \t<li>Related-party transactions<\/li>\n \t<li>Transfer pricing<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax Groups<\/li>\n \t<li>Free-zone tax position<\/li>\n \t<li>Available elections or reliefs<\/li>\n \t<li>Participation Exemption considerations<\/li>\n \t<li>Potential historical tax exposures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The FTA continues to update UAE Corporate Tax legislation and administrative requirements, including decisions issued during 2026.<\/p>\n<h3>UAE VAT<\/h3>\n<p>Where the target is VAT registered, due diligence may examine areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>VAT registration<\/li>\n \t<li>Return history<\/li>\n \t<li>Output tax<\/li>\n \t<li>Input tax recovery<\/li>\n \t<li>Zero-rated transactions<\/li>\n \t<li>Exempt supplies<\/li>\n \t<li>Import records<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax invoices<\/li>\n \t<li>Adjustments<\/li>\n \t<li>Voluntary disclosures<\/li>\n \t<li>Outstanding FTA matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>VAT issues can create financial exposure that should be understood before completion.<\/p>\n<h3>Beneficial Ownership<\/h3>\n<p>Ownership due diligence should go beyond the immediate shareholder register.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE&#8217;s beneficial-owner framework requires relevant legal persons to maintain information concerning their real or ultimate beneficial owners under <strong>Cabinet Resolution No. 109 of 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A transaction review may therefore consider whether ownership records are consistent with the corporate information provided during the deal.<\/p>\n<h2>UAE Competition and Economic Concentration Rules<\/h2>\n<p>Certain acquisitions and mergers may also trigger UAE competition-law considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Under the current framework, an economic concentration may require notification where either:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>The combined annual sales value of the relevant undertakings in the UAE market exceeded <strong>AED 300 million<\/strong> in the previous fiscal year, or<\/li>\n \t<li>Their combined share exceeded <strong>40% of transactions in the relevant UAE market<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism applies these thresholds within the framework of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 regulating competition.<\/p>\n<p>The competition framework continued to develop in 2026, including new executive regulations and related decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Competition analysis should therefore be considered early in transactions that may materially affect a UAE market.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Main Objectives of Due Diligence?<\/h2>\n<p>Due diligence tests whether the financial information presented by the target reflects the underlying economics of the business. For investors and acquirers, <strong>buy side due diligence Dubai<\/strong> can help identify financial risks, assess sustainable earnings, evaluate working capital and understand factors that may influence the transaction value.<\/p>\n<h3>Identify Hidden Financial Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Due diligence tests whether the financial information presented by the target reflects the underlying economics of the business.<\/p>\n<h3>Understand Sustainable Earnings<\/h3>\n<p>Reported profit can include unusual, non-recurring or owner-specific items.<\/p>\n<p>Financial due diligence helps distinguish recurring earnings from temporary results.<\/p>\n<h3>Assess the Purchase Price<\/h3>\n<p>Findings can help buyers understand whether the proposed valuation remains reasonable after considering debt, working capital, liabilities and sustainable profitability.<\/p>\n<h3>Identify Tax Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>Historical Corporate Tax, VAT and other relevant tax matters can potentially create post-completion exposure.<\/p>\n<h3>Support Deal Negotiations<\/h3>\n<p>Due diligence findings may affect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Purchase price<\/li>\n \t<li>Completion accounts<\/li>\n \t<li>Earn-outs<\/li>\n \t<li>Warranties<\/li>\n \t<li>Indemnities<\/li>\n \t<li>Conditions precedent<\/li>\n \t<li>Holdbacks<\/li>\n \t<li>Transaction structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Improve Post-Acquisition Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Due diligence is not only about deciding whether to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>It can also show management what needs attention immediately after completion.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Due Diligence Services We Offer<\/h2>\n<h3>Financial Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Our <strong>financial due diligence Dubai<\/strong> service examines the target&#8217;s historical and current financial performance. Typical areas include revenue, gross margins, EBITDA, expenses, working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, inventory, debt, capital expenditure, and balance-sheet items.<\/p>\n<p>Typical areas include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Revenue<\/li>\n \t<li>Gross margins<\/li>\n \t<li>EBITDA<\/li>\n \t<li>Expenses<\/li>\n \t<li>Working capital<\/li>\n \t<li>Cash flow<\/li>\n \t<li>Receivables<\/li>\n \t<li>Payables<\/li>\n \t<li>Inventory<\/li>\n \t<li>Debt<\/li>\n \t<li>Capital expenditure<\/li>\n \t<li>Balance-sheet items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The purpose is to understand the quality and sustainability of the numbers behind the transaction.<\/p>\n<h3>Quality of Earnings Review<\/h3>\n<p>Accounting profit and sustainable earnings are not always the same.<\/p>\n<p>We analyse earnings to identify:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Non-recurring income<\/li>\n \t<li>One-off expenses<\/li>\n \t<li>Owner-related costs<\/li>\n \t<li>Exceptional gains<\/li>\n \t<li>Unusual accounting entries<\/li>\n \t<li>Timing differences<\/li>\n \t<li>Adjustments affecting normalised EBITDA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This gives investors a clearer view of maintainable earnings.<\/p>\n<h3>Tax Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Tax due diligence may cover:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>UAE Corporate Tax<\/li>\n \t<li>VAT<\/li>\n \t<li>Transfer pricing<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax Groups<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax registrations<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax returns<\/li>\n \t<li>Outstanding assessments<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax correspondence<\/li>\n \t<li>Related-party transactions<\/li>\n \t<li>Free-zone tax considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact scope depends on the target&#8217;s activities and tax profile.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Due Diligence Coordination<\/h3>\n<p>Legal due diligence should normally be performed or led by appropriately qualified legal professionals.<\/p>\n<p>From a transaction-support perspective, relevant information may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Company incorporation documents<\/li>\n \t<li>Shareholder agreements<\/li>\n \t<li>Material contracts<\/li>\n \t<li>Licences<\/li>\n \t<li>Litigation<\/li>\n \t<li>Intellectual property<\/li>\n \t<li>Borrowing arrangements<\/li>\n \t<li>Guarantees<\/li>\n \t<li>Change-of-control clauses<\/li>\n \t<li>Other material obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can coordinate financial findings with the appointed legal advisers where required.<\/p>\n<h3>Commercial Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Commercial due diligence examines whether the business model and market position support the investment case.<\/p>\n<p>Areas can include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Market size<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer demand<\/li>\n \t<li>Competitive environment<\/li>\n \t<li>Pricing<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer concentration<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer retention<\/li>\n \t<li>Product mix<\/li>\n \t<li>Growth assumptions<\/li>\n \t<li>Sales pipeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>HR and Workforce Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>People-related liabilities can materially affect transaction value.<\/p>\n<p>The review may consider:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Employee numbers<\/li>\n \t<li>Salary costs<\/li>\n \t<li>Employment terms<\/li>\n \t<li>Leave balances<\/li>\n \t<li>Bonuses<\/li>\n \t<li>Employee benefits<\/li>\n \t<li>End-of-service obligations<\/li>\n \t<li>Key-person dependency<\/li>\n \t<li>Workforce cost trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Detailed employment-law conclusions should be coordinated with appropriately qualified employment advisers.<\/p>\n<h3>Operational Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Operational due diligence assesses whether the business can continue delivering its products or services efficiently after the transaction.<\/p>\n<p>Areas may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Supply chain<\/li>\n \t<li>Procurement<\/li>\n \t<li>Production<\/li>\n \t<li>Warehousing<\/li>\n \t<li>Vendor dependency<\/li>\n \t<li>Operational controls<\/li>\n \t<li>Capacity<\/li>\n \t<li>Business continuity<\/li>\n \t<li>Key processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>IT and Technology Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Technology can represent both significant value and significant risk.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the transaction, specialist IT review may consider:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Core systems<\/li>\n \t<li>Software ownership and licensing<\/li>\n \t<li>Infrastructure<\/li>\n \t<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n \t<li>Data backups<\/li>\n \t<li>Technology dependencies<\/li>\n \t<li>System scalability<\/li>\n \t<li>Technical debt<\/li>\n \t<li>Data-management practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Specialist cybersecurity or technical testing should be performed by appropriately qualified experts where required.<\/p>\n<h3>Compliance and Ownership Due Diligence<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the target, compliance work can include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Beneficial ownership<\/li>\n \t<li>Corporate records<\/li>\n \t<li>Licensing<\/li>\n \t<li>Related parties<\/li>\n \t<li>Regulatory matters<\/li>\n \t<li>Internal policies<\/li>\n \t<li>Compliance history<\/li>\n \t<li>Industry-specific requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The scope should reflect the actual regulatory environment of the target rather than applying the same checklist to every UAE business.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does Financial Due Diligence Examine?<\/h2>\n<p>A professional financial review goes beyond confirming that the balance sheet adds up.<\/p>\n<h3>Revenue Quality<\/h3>\n<p>We examine:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Revenue trends<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer concentration<\/li>\n \t<li>Recurring versus non-recurring revenue<\/li>\n \t<li>Sales growth<\/li>\n \t<li>Credit notes<\/li>\n \t<li>Returns<\/li>\n \t<li>Major customer movements<\/li>\n \t<li>Revenue recognition patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Profitability<\/h3>\n<p>We analyse:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Gross profit<\/li>\n \t<li>EBITDA<\/li>\n \t<li>Operating profit<\/li>\n \t<li>Expense trends<\/li>\n \t<li>Margin changes<\/li>\n \t<li>Normalisation adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Working Capital<\/h3>\n<p>Working capital can directly affect transaction value.<\/p>\n<p>We assess:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Trade receivables<\/li>\n \t<li>Trade payables<\/li>\n \t<li>Inventory<\/li>\n \t<li>Accruals<\/li>\n \t<li>Prepayments<\/li>\n \t<li>Seasonal movements<\/li>\n \t<li>Normal working-capital requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Debt and Debt-Like Items<\/h3>\n<p>The headline bank debt may not represent the target&#8217;s complete financial obligations.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the transaction, due diligence may identify:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Bank borrowings<\/li>\n \t<li>Shareholder loans<\/li>\n \t<li>Accrued liabilities<\/li>\n \t<li>Unpaid bonuses<\/li>\n \t<li>Certain employee liabilities<\/li>\n \t<li>Outstanding taxes<\/li>\n \t<li>Finance arrangements<\/li>\n \t<li>Other potential debt-like items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Classification ultimately depends on the agreed transaction terms.<\/p>\n<h3>Cash Flow<\/h3>\n<p>Strong accounting profit does not necessarily mean strong cash generation.<\/p>\n<p>We analyse how effectively earnings convert into cash and identify areas that consistently absorb working capital.<\/p>\n<h2>Our UAE Due Diligence Process<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Understand the Proposed Transaction<\/h3>\n<p>We begin with the deal itself. Whether it is a full acquisition, minority investment, merger, joint venture, strategic partnership, business sale or internal restructuring, the scope of <strong>due diligence for company acquisition UAE<\/strong> should reflect the structure and risks of the proposed transaction.<\/p>\n<p>Is it:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>A full acquisition?<\/li>\n \t<li>Minority investment?<\/li>\n \t<li>Merger?<\/li>\n \t<li>Joint venture?<\/li>\n \t<li>Strategic partnership?<\/li>\n \t<li>Business sale?<\/li>\n \t<li>Internal restructuring?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understanding the transaction determines what needs to be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Define the Scope and Key Risks<\/h3>\n<p>Not every deal needs every type of due diligence. We agree on the areas that matter most based on transaction value, industry, target size, buyer concerns, available information and deal timetable. These factors also influence the <strong>due diligence services cost UAE<\/strong>, because the required work can vary significantly from one transaction to another.<\/p>\n<p>We agree on the areas that matter most based on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Transaction value<\/li>\n \t<li>Industry<\/li>\n \t<li>Target size<\/li>\n \t<li>Buyer concerns<\/li>\n \t<li>Available information<\/li>\n \t<li>Deal timetable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3: Issue the Information Request<\/h3>\n<p>The target or seller receives a structured information request. Documents may include financial statements, management accounts, general ledgers, tax returns, bank information, customer reports, supplier information, debt schedules, contracts, payroll information, corporate records and forecasts. This information also forms the basis of a practical <strong>due diligence checklist UAE business<\/strong> before detailed analysis begins.<\/p>\n<p>Documents may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Financial statements<\/li>\n \t<li>Management accounts<\/li>\n \t<li>General ledgers<\/li>\n \t<li>Tax returns<\/li>\n \t<li>Bank information<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer reports<\/li>\n \t<li>Supplier information<\/li>\n \t<li>Debt schedules<\/li>\n \t<li>Contracts<\/li>\n \t<li>Payroll information<\/li>\n \t<li>Corporate records<\/li>\n \t<li>Forecasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4: Review the Data Room<\/h3>\n<p>We analyse the available information and identify gaps or inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<p>Missing information is followed up through additional requests or management questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Analyse Financial Performance<\/h3>\n<p>We assess revenue, margins, EBITDA, working capital, cash flow, debt and other material financial areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Review Tax and Transaction Risks<\/h3>\n<p>Where included in scope, we analyse Corporate Tax, VAT and relevant transaction-tax considerations.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 7: Conduct Management Discussions<\/h3>\n<p>Management explanations can provide important context behind movements in:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Revenue<\/li>\n \t<li>Margins<\/li>\n \t<li>Expenses<\/li>\n \t<li>Customers<\/li>\n \t<li>Working capital<\/li>\n \t<li>Forecasts<\/li>\n \t<li>Operational changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The explanations are then considered alongside the supporting financial information.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 8: Identify Red Flags and Deal Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Findings are prioritised according to their relevance to the proposed transaction.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of simply presenting hundreds of observations, the objective is to identify what could materially affect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Value<\/li>\n \t<li>Deal structure<\/li>\n \t<li>Negotiation<\/li>\n \t<li>Completion<\/li>\n \t<li>Post-acquisition plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 9: Deliver the Due Diligence Report<\/h3>\n<p>The final report explains the findings in a structured format.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on scope, it may include:<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<th>What the Report May Cover<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Executive summary<\/td>\n<td>Main findings and transaction considerations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financial performance<\/td>\n<td>Revenue, profitability and trends<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quality of earnings<\/td>\n<td>Normalised or sustainable earnings analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working capital<\/td>\n<td>Historical trends and potential normal level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Debt<\/td>\n<td>Borrowings and potential debt-like items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cash flow<\/td>\n<td>Cash conversion and funding requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tax<\/td>\n<td>Material Corporate Tax and VAT findings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Key risks<\/td>\n<td>Issues requiring attention before completion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deal considerations<\/td>\n<td>Matters that may affect negotiation or transaction terms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Due Diligence vs Financial Audit<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<th>Due Diligence<\/th>\n<th>Financial Audit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary purpose<\/td>\n<td>Support an investment or transaction decision<\/td>\n<td>Express an opinion on historical financial statements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main user<\/td>\n<td>Buyer, investor or transaction stakeholders<\/td>\n<td>Shareholders and other financial-statement users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focus<\/td>\n<td>Transaction risks and value drivers<\/td>\n<td>Financial statement accuracy and applicable reporting framework<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quality of earnings<\/td>\n<td>Common focus<\/td>\n<td>Not normally the primary objective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working capital analysis<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<td>Limited to audit relevance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purchase-price considerations<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Future performance<\/td>\n<td>May analyse forecasts and assumptions<\/td>\n<td>Audit is primarily historical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tax risks<\/td>\n<td>May form a dedicated workstream<\/td>\n<td>Considered only within the audit scope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final output<\/td>\n<td>Transaction-specific findings report<\/td>\n<td>Independent audit report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assurance opinion<\/td>\n<td>Generally no<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>How Can Due Diligence Affect the Purchase Price?<\/h2>\n<p>Due diligence can materially influence deal economics.<\/p>\n<p>For example, findings may lead to discussions around:<\/p>\n<h3>EBITDA Adjustments<\/h3>\n<p>One-off or non-recurring income and costs may change the maintainable earnings used for valuation.<\/p>\n<h3>Working Capital Adjustments<\/h3>\n<p>If the business requires more normal working capital than expected, the purchase price mechanism may need to reflect it.<\/p>\n<h3>Debt Adjustments<\/h3>\n<p>Previously unidentified debt or debt-like obligations may affect equity value.<\/p>\n<h3>Tax Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>Historical tax liabilities may result in additional warranties, indemnities or other deal protections.<\/p>\n<h3>Earn-Out Structures<\/h3>\n<p>Where future performance is uncertain, part of the consideration may be linked to future results.<\/p>\n<p>The final legal and commercial treatment is determined by the transaction parties and their advisers.<\/p>\n<h2>When Should Due Diligence Start?<\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, due diligence should begin once there is sufficient transaction interest and access to meaningful information but <strong>before the buyer becomes unconditionally committed to the deal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Starting too late can reduce the buyer&#8217;s ability to react to important findings.<\/p>\n<p>The timing will usually depend on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Letter of intent<\/li>\n \t<li>Exclusivity arrangements<\/li>\n \t<li>Data-room availability<\/li>\n \t<li>Deal structure<\/li>\n \t<li>Financing requirements<\/li>\n \t<li>Regulatory approvals<\/li>\n \t<li>Expected completion date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Documents Are Usually Required?<\/h2>\n<p>Financial due diligence commonly requires some combination of:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n \t<li>Historical financial statements<\/li>\n \t<li>Management accounts<\/li>\n \t<li>Trial balances<\/li>\n \t<li>General ledgers<\/li>\n \t<li>Budgets and forecasts<\/li>\n \t<li>Bank and debt schedules<\/li>\n \t<li>Accounts receivable ageing<\/li>\n \t<li>Accounts payable ageing<\/li>\n \t<li>Inventory reports<\/li>\n \t<li>Fixed asset information<\/li>\n \t<li>Customer revenue analysis<\/li>\n \t<li>Supplier information<\/li>\n \t<li>Corporate Tax records<\/li>\n \t<li>VAT returns<\/li>\n \t<li>Related-party schedules<\/li>\n \t<li>Payroll summaries<\/li>\n \t<li>Significant contracts<\/li>\n \t<li>Corporate documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional documents may be requested as new issues emerge.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b01d343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"b01d343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1841\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1841\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need due diligence before buying a UAE company?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1841\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1841\"><p>It is not mandatory for every acquisition, but it is generally a valuable risk-management step. The scope should reflect the size, complexity and risk of the proposed deal.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1842\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1842\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can due diligence discover problems the seller has not disclosed?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1842\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1842\"><p>It can identify inconsistencies, unusual transactions, financial exposures, and missing information that were not apparent from the original information supplied. However, no due diligence process can guarantee that every undisclosed issue or fraud will be discovered.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1843\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1843\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can due diligence detect fraud?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1843\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1843\"><p>Due diligence can identify red flags associated with unusual transactions or financial patterns, but an ordinary financial due diligence engagement is <strong>not a forensic fraud investigation<\/strong>. Where fraud is suspected, specialist forensic procedures may be required.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1844\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1844\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does financial due diligence include UAE Corporate Tax?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1844\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1844\"><p>It can. Tax due diligence can be included as a dedicated workstream covering Corporate Tax, VAT, transfer pricing and other relevant tax issues.<\/p>\n<p>The exact scope should be agreed before work begins.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1845\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1845\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is UAE Corporate Tax important in an acquisition?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1845\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1845\"><p>A buyer needs to understand whether the target has complied with applicable Corporate Tax requirements and whether historical positions could create future exposure. Transaction structure may also have Corporate Tax consequences.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1846\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1846\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does UAE competition law affect acquisitions?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1846\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1846\"><p>Potentially. Certain mergers or acquisitions that meet the UAE&#8217;s economic-concentration thresholds may require notification to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The current thresholds include AED 300 million in combined relevant UAE-market annual sales or a combined market share above 40%, subject to the applicable Competition Law framework.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need due diligence before buying a UAE company?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>It is not mandatory for every acquisition, but it is generally a valuable risk-management step. 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