UHY Shafiq Umar Daraz & Co. Chartered Accountants

(UHY Afghanistan) is a leading Audit, Financial Advisory, Tax and Consultancy Firm in Afghanistan.

Who We Are

UHY Shafiq Umar Daraz & Co. Chartered Accountants (UHY Afghanistan) is member firm of UHY International, which is a leading international network of independent member firms of chartered accountants providing audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services globally.

After the exit of Big 4 accounting firms from Afghanistan, UHY Shafiq Umar Daraz & Co (UHY SUD) is being ranked as a firm having all resources from Big 4 Companies. UHY SUD has five senior qualified Chartered Accountants and more than fifty professional staff in Afghanistan.

The firm is registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) Afghanistan under License number I-36647. It is a member of UHY International, one of the world's leading networks of independent accounting and consulting firms. UHY International was established in 1986 and is based in London. UHY is a leading network with offices in over 330 major business centers across more than 100 countries.

Key Fact: UHY SHafiq Umar Daraz is the external auditor of the central bank of Afghanistan (Da Afghanistan Bank) and is among the four firms on Da Afghanistan Bank's panel of audit firms for commercial banks.

59+

Permanent Team Members

5

Senior Qualified Chartered Accountants

18+

Years of Partner Experience

100+

Countries via UHY Network

Leadership & Management

Meet our seasoned experts with Big 4 legacy and deep local insight

Mr. Umar Daraz

President & Senior Partner

Former Partner at Deloitte, Executive Director at EY, Manager at KPMG, Assistant Manager at PwC

Mr. Muhammad Shafiq

Vice President & Assurance Partner

18+ years experience, ex-KPMG, banking sector expert, audited all major banks in Afghanistan

Mr. Siyar Ahmed

Tax Practice Leader

Ex-Executive Director & Country Director of KPMG Afghanistan Limited

Mr. Ovais Arshad

Advisory Department Lead

15+ years, ex-EY MENA, Grant Thornton, Technical Project Manager for World Bank & Global Fund

Our Expertise

Comprehensive professional services customized to your needs

Audit & Assurance

Statutory audit, internal reviews, IFRS compliance, monitoring, spot checks, special purpose audits for UN agencies and central bank.

Corporate Finance

Business valuations, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, IPO support, strategic advisory.

Tax & Legal

Direct & indirect taxation, international tax structuring, transfer pricing, VAT, labour law, cross-border fiscal compliance.

Risk & Governance

Corporate governance, risk management, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal controls evaluation.

Forensic Accounting

Fraud investigations, litigation support, economic damages, money laundering compliance.

Internationalization

Cross-border ventures, local regulatory guidance, business structuring, expatriate tax planning, customs advisory.

Who We Serve

Trusted by leading institutions, UN agencies, banks, airlines and global corporations

Audit Clients (Selected)
  • Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank)
  • The First MicroFinance Bank
  • Ariana Afghan Airlines
  • New Kabul Bank & Bank-e-Millie
  • FINCA Afghanistan, MISFA, Mutahid
  • French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children
  • Afghan Cricket Board, BBC Afghanistan
Tax & Consultancy Clients
  • Etisalat Afghanistan, Emirates Airline
  • Chemonics, The Ravens Group
  • Fly Dubai, PIA (Kabul Office)
  • Nestle Afghanistan, World Vision
  • Deloitte (Afghanistan operations), KPMG Switzerland
UN Agencies Engagements
UNICEF (LTA 2023-2026) UN Women UN FAO Field Monitoring UN WFP UNDP Afghanistan UN-Habitat Afghanistan

Including audits, spot checks, capacity building, field monitoring and external audits of community development councils.

Industries Represented
Banking & Finance Telecom Aviation NGO/Development Energy & Utilities Healthcare & Pharma Construction & Real Estate Hospitality & Tourism Media & Sports

UHY - The Network for Doing Business

Established 1986 | London based | 330+ major business centres | 100+ countries | 8,500+ professionals

100+ Countries

330+ Business Centers

8,500+ Professionals

16th Largest Network

UHY is a cohesive international network with deep local ties, PCAOB registered firms across 35 jurisdictions. Member of IFAC's Forum of Firms.

Quality Control System

Strong quality controls based on international standards: advisory partner involvement, engagement quality control reviews, specialized training and formal consultative framework.

Annual Client Service Assessment

Led by Managing Partner Umar Daraz, we seek formal feedback annually to ensure continuous improvement and exceed client expectations.

Why UHY Shafiq Umar Daraz & Co

Big 4 Expertise

Our leadership team brings decades of experience from Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC. We are the premier alternative after Big 4 exit from Afghanistan.

Global Reach, Local Insight

Member of UHY International with access to professionals worldwide, yet we retain deep local knowledge of Afghan regulatory and business environment.

Central Bank Panel Firm

Approved external auditor of Da Afghanistan Bank and on the panel for commercial banks in the country - a testament to our credibility.

We combine international best practices with an unwavering commitment to quality, integrity and innovation.

Contact Us

Office No: B-32, 2nd Floor, Muslim Business Centre (AIB Building), Haji Yaqob Square, Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul, Afghanistan.

+92 321 5171516 | +92 333 555 4930