ICV

Understanding the ICV Certification Preparation Process

14 May 2026 5 min read

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A general overview of how UAE businesses typically prepare for an ICV submission and what supporting information is involved.

Sample article prepared for review. This piece provides a general overview of how UAE businesses typically prepare for an ICV submission. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice for a specific situation.

Audited financial statements

The ICV assessment is based on the company's financial information, including audited financial statements where applicable.

Data preparation

Information on local procurement, in-country spend, workforce composition and other inputs is structured according to the ICV programme requirements.

Supplier information

Suppliers' ICV status is typically considered as part of the assessment, so supplier information is collected and reviewed.

Certifying body coordination

The submission is reviewed by an approved ICV certifying body, which carries out its own assessment and issues the certificate.