Certification Fees
Understanding the fee structure for Naiwa certification assessments.
Overview
Naiwa certification is an independent, documentation-based evaluation designed to assess enterprise readiness for institutional review.
Certification fees support the structured evaluation process conducted by Naiwa. These fees cover the cost of performing an independent readiness assessment and do not represent the purchase of a certificate.
Certification outcomes are determined solely by the evidence submitted during the evaluation process.
Pre-Review Fee
All certification requests begin with a pre-review stage.
A non-refundable pre-review fee of AED 499 is required when submitting a certification application.
The pre-review stage allows Naiwa to:
- review initial documentation completeness
- determine eligibility for certification assessment
- evaluate the scope of the certification review
If the enterprise proceeds to the full certification assessment, the AED 499 pre-review fee is credited toward the total certification fee.
Certification Assessment Fees
Full certification assessments typically fall within the following ranges.
Standard SME Assessment
AED 2,499 – AED 4,999
Most small and medium-sized enterprise certifications fall within this range. Generally applies to enterprises with straightforward structures and standard documentation scope.
Advanced Enterprise Assessment
AED 5,000 – AED 11,999
More complex enterprise structures that require expanded review.
Factors that may increase certification scope include:
- multiple legal entities
- complex ownership structures
- large documentation volumes
- expanded governance review requirements
The exact certification fee is confirmed after the pre-review stage.
Example Fee Calculation
Example certification scenario:
The pre-review fee is deducted from the final certification fee.
When Payment Is Required
The certification process follows this structure:
Enterprise submits certification request
AED 499 pre-review fee is paid
Naiwa conducts an initial eligibility and scope review
Certification fee is confirmed
Remaining balance is paid
Formal certification assessment begins
This process ensures that enterprises understand the scope of the assessment before the certification review begins.
What the Certification Fee Covers
Certification fees cover the full readiness evaluation process, including:
- documentation review across the five assessment pillars
- evidence evaluation against Naiwa assessment criteria
- internal assessment review and certification decision
- issuance of certification record when criteria are met
- entry into the Naiwa verification registry
- certification validity for the defined certification period
Certification fees reflect the independent assessment process rather than the outcome of certification.
What the Certification Fee Does Not Include
Certification fees do not include:
- consulting or advisory services
- document preparation or accounting services
- governance or compliance remediation work
- ongoing monitoring or operational supervision
Naiwa operates strictly as an independent evaluation platform and does not provide remediation services.
Enterprises that do not meet certification criteria may address identified gaps with their own advisors before reapplying.
If Certification Is Not Granted
Enterprises that do not achieve certification receive a structured assessment summary identifying areas where submitted documentation did not meet the framework criteria.
This summary helps enterprises understand which elements of their documentation, governance structure, or financial records require improvement before reapplying.
Certification fees cover the evaluation process itself and therefore remain applicable regardless of the certification outcome.
VAT Notice
Fees quoted are exclusive of VAT. VAT may be applicable in accordance with UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax.
Enterprises will be notified of any applicable VAT at the time of invoicing.
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Enterprises interested in certification can begin the process here.
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