Theta 7, in partnership with its licensed firm AuditCo Times Auditors L.L.C., serves as the DED‑approved auditing provider for companies operating within the Dubai Flower Centre. Combining rigorous regulatory compliance and incisive financial insights, our services deliver clarity and confidence to businesses across free zones, offshore operations, SMEs, and larger corporates. By leveraging global standards and local expertise, we ensure your audit delivers far more than statutory fulfilment—it supports strategic decision‑making and business growth.
Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) is a premier logistics and trading hub for horticultural and floral businesses operating in a free zone environment. Located in the heart of Dubai, DFC offers cold storage, distribution, and customs‑friendly services that facilitate import, export, and re‑export of fresh produce, flowers, and plants. It attracts growers, exporters, and distributors worldwide.
As an approved auditor serving businesses in DFC, Theta 7 (through AuditCo Times Auditors L.L.C.) is uniquely positioned to handle the specialized financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and industry‑specific audit requirements of floriculture and horticulture companies. Whether you're dealing with seasonal inventory, cross‑border trade, or shelf‑life critical products, our audit expertise adapts to the complexities of your sector.
Under UAE law and free zone regulations (such as those governing the Dubai Flower Centre), certain entities must conduct annual external audits. Most companies in DFC are statutorily obliged to file audited financial statements with the relevant free zone authority. Themes include:
Annual review of financials in IFRS format
Independent audit signature from a DED‑licensed firm
Special compliance cases (e.g., customs, horticultural licensing, product safety)
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Operating under the Theta 7 Group umbrella, AuditCo Times is officially licensed by the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DED). Our firm adheres to IFRS standards and UAE audit regulations. Clients benefit from:
Fully scoped statutory audits
Internationally recognised assurance
A strong local footprint covering all entity types
DED‑Approved Audit License – Fully authorised to perform audits in Dubai, including free zone operations.
Certified Chartered Accountants – Experienced professionals who uphold integrity and precision.
IFRS‑Compliant Financial Reporting – Ensuring internationally accepted financial statements.
Tailored Service for All Businesses – From SMEs to multi‑entity groups, free zone and mainland.
Strategic Financial Insights – Audit deliverables that support operational efficiency and smarter planning.
External Audit Reports: For companies based in the Dubai Flower Centre, we deliver full statutory audits that meet the regulatory requirements of the free zone authority while aligning with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These reports are vital for annual license renewals, investor confidence, and customs compliance.
Internal Audits: We help floriculture logistics firms and trading companies operating within the Centre improve internal processes, safeguard perishable inventory, and mitigate risks related to cold chain logistics, vendor controls, and cash flow handling.
Special Purpose Audits: Whether it's verifying volumes in a high-season export cycle or validating compliance with phytosanitary trade agreements, our focused audits are aligned with the specific needs of flower traders, suppliers, and distributors at DFC.
Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP): Businesses dealing with time-sensitive and high-value floral cargo often require targeted reviews. We execute agreed-upon audit steps to assess customs clearance processes, warehousing transactions, or financial anomalies — without the full scope of a statutory audit.
Compliance Audits: We ensure complete adherence to Dubai Flower Centre’s specific operational regulations, UAE tax and trade laws, and logistics certifications. Our audits help businesses remain compliant with temperature-controlled handling protocols, re-export rules, and financial reporting obligations.
Financial Due Diligence: Considering a joint venture in floriculture exports or looking to invest in a distribution chain within the Centre? Our detailed due diligence services evaluate financial health, cash flow, supplier dependencies, and contract sustainability—critical for decision-makers.
Forensic Accounting: With the complexity of high-volume shipments and cross-border floral trade, financial discrepancies can arise. We uncover fraud, revenue leakages, and suspicious activity, supporting stakeholders with factual, litigation-ready forensic reports.
Sector‑specialised audit support tailored to floriculture logistics and trading
Local and regulatory fluency—especially with DFC and UAE free zone procedures
More than compliance—we deliver audit reporting that’s meaningful for business strategy
Flexible engagement model—scalable across small entities or multi‑jurisdictional groups
Choosing Theta 7 as your auditing partner at the Dubai Flower Centre means far more than meeting statutory requirements. It’s a strategic collaboration designed to support your long-term business goals, mitigate financial risks, and build investor confidence in a highly dynamic industry. With a deep understanding of the horticulture supply chain, customs integration, perishables logistics, and cross-border trading regulations, we serve as a financial intelligence partner—one that’s truly embedded in your ecosystem.
The nature of the floriculture trade demands agile financial systems and transparent accounting practices. Whether your business is scaling up for a peak season, entering new international markets, or undergoing structural changes like mergers or ownership transitions, we ensure your finances are audit-ready and legally robust. Our expertise translates to better risk forecasting, improved capital access, and more informed decision-making.
At Theta 7, every audit is more than a checklist—it’s a lens through which business leaders can see operational blind spots, explore cost efficiencies, and uncover growth opportunities. Our audit findings are presented not only for compliance but also as actionable insights that empower financial leadership. Whether you need board-level reporting, compliance coaching, or real-time audit tracking, we align with your operational tempo.
We understand that no two businesses at the Dubai Flower Centre are the same. That’s why our services are customizable—from the scope and timing of audits to the inclusion of multilingual reporting or integration with ERP systems. We’re responsive to your business model, workforce size, inventory turnover rates, and trade geographies.
Discover how our audit services can unlock business clarity and regulatory confidence. Connect with Theta 7 today to book your free consultation—let’s make your next audit your most strategic business move yet.
