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UAE Corporate Tax Registration & Filing — Stay Compliant with Global Edge Corporate Services
Global Edge Corporate Services is a certified UAE Corporate Tax consultant basedin Dubai. Since the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax in June 2023, all businesses operating in the UAE are required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and file Corporate Tax returns annually. We help businesses of all sizes stay fully compliant from initial registration to annual filing and ongoing tax planning.
WHAT IS UAE CORPORATE TAX?
The UAE introduced a federal Corporate Tax effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The Corporate Tax rate is:
– 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000
– 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000
All UAE businesses — Mainland and Freezone — are required to register for Corporate Tax regardless of whether they are profitable or not.
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WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER FOR UAE CORPORATE TAX?
Every business operating in the UAE must register for Corporate Tax including:
– UAE Mainland companies (LLC, sole establishments, branches)
– UAE Freezone companies — even those with 0% tax benefits
– Foreign companies with a permanent establishment in UAE
– Individuals conducting business activity in the UAE
Failure to register on time results in penalties starting from AED 10,000.
CORPORATE TAX RATES & EXEMPTIONS
Standard Rate
- Businesses with taxable income above AED 375,000 are taxed at 9%. This is one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world.
Small Business Relief
- Businesses with revenue below AED 3 million can elect for Small Business Relief, reducing their taxable income to zero for tax periods ending before 31 December 2026.
Freezone Qualifying Income
- Freezone companies that earn Qualifying Income — income from transactions with other freezone entities or international business — continue to benefit from 0% Corporate Tax on that income, provided they meet the Qualifying Freezone Person conditions.
OUR CORPORATE TAX SERVICES
Corporate Tax Registration
- We register your business with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on the EmaraTax portal and obtain your Tax Registration Number (TRN) for Corporate Tax.
Corporate Tax Return Filing
- We prepare and file your annual Corporate Tax return accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with FTA requirements and avoiding penalties.
Tax Planning & Advisory
- We advise on legitimate tax planning strategies — including Small Business Relief elections, transfer pricing compliance, and Freezone Qualifying Income structuring.
De-registration
- If your business ceases operations, we handle the Corporate Tax deregistration process with the FTA.
OUR CORPORATE TAX PROCESS
- Step 1 — Business Assessment: We review your business structure, activities, revenue, and financial year to determine your Corporate Tax obligations.
- Step 2 — Registration: We register your business on the EmaraTax portal and obtain your Corporate Tax TRN.
- Step 3 — Accounting Review: We review your financial records and ensure they meet FTA standards for Corporate Tax purposes.
- Step 4 — Return Preparation: We prepare your Corporate Tax return, calculate your tax liability, and identify any available reliefs or exemptions.
- Step 5 — Filing & Payment: We file your return before the FTA deadline and guide you through tax payment if applicable.
Key deadlines
- Registration deadline — businesses must register within 3 months of their financial year end
- Filing deadline — Corporate Tax return must be filed within 9 months of financial year end
Penalties for non-compliance:
- Failure to register: AED 10,000
- Failure to file on time: AED 500 per month for first 12 months, AED 1,000 per month thereafter
- Failure to maintain proper records: AED 10,000–50,000
CORPORATE TAX DEADLINES & PENALTIES
Corporate tax is a form of direct tax levied on the net income or profit of corporations.
Corporate Tax
In January 2022, Ministry of Finance announced that it will introduce Federal Corporate Tax (CT) on the profits of business. The tax will become applicable after december 2024, subject to the financial year followed by the business. Corporate Tax will be applied across all emirates of United Arab Emirates.
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Stay compliant with UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
Our Corporate Tax Services:
- Corporate Tax Registration
- Corporate Tax Filing
- Advisory & Compliance Support
- Financial Review & Structuring
We ensure your business meets all regulatory requirements while optimizing compliance.
Contact Global Edge Corporate Services for a free Corporate Tax consultation.
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