Corporate tax registration & filing services in Dubai & across the UAE.
Full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax Law — registration, annual return filing, and advisory on Qualifying Free Zone Person status and Small Business Relief, so nothing is left to guesswork before a deadline.
- Corporate tax registration (TRN)
- Annual return filing & documentation
- Qualifying Free Zone Person advisory
- Small Business Relief assessment
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Corporate tax registration is mandatory — the rate you pay depends on your income.
Effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, UAE corporate tax uses a two-tier structure that keeps the regime competitive globally, but registration is required regardless of whether tax is ultimately owed.
A 0% band, then 9% — one of the most competitive rates globally.
Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%, with income above that threshold taxed at 9%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can go further, benefiting from 0% on qualifying income specifically, provided the relevant substance and activity conditions are met.
Where a business sits against this structure — and whether free zone qualifying status applies — changes the entire filing approach, which is why we assess it before registration, not after.
Registration deadlines are phased — missing yours carries a fixed penalty.
The FTA assigned phased corporate tax registration deadlines based on the month a business's trade licence was issued, and failing to register on time triggers a fixed administrative penalty. Once registered, the annual return and any tax due are due within nine months of the end of the relevant tax period.
Corporate tax records must also be retained for seven years after the tax period ends — two years longer than the VAT retention requirement, which surprises many businesses managing both.
Every stage of corporate tax compliance, covered.
From first registration to ongoing annual filing — one team handling the full relationship with the FTA.
Corporate Tax Registration
Full FTA registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance, on the correct phased deadline.
Annual Return Filing
Return prepared and submitted within nine months of your tax period end, every year.
Qualifying Free Zone Assessment
Determining whether free zone income qualifies for the 0% rate, and structuring accordingly.
Small Business Relief Election
Assessed against eligibility criteria and elected where it genuinely benefits the business.
Tax Grouping Advisory
Guidance on whether related UAE entities should file as a single tax group.
Transfer Pricing Documentation
Related-party transaction documentation prepared in line with UAE transfer pricing rules.
Registration applies broadly — the details differ by structure.
Free Zone Companies
Assessing Qualifying Free Zone Person status and qualifying income.
Growing SMEs
Businesses approaching or exceeding the Small Business Relief threshold.
Group Structures
Holding companies and related entities weighing tax grouping options.
Newly Licensed Businesses
First-time registration on the correct phased FTA deadline.
From deadline check to your first filed return.
Deadline check
We confirm your registration deadline based on licence issuance month.
FTA registration
Full registration handled, including TRN issuance and documentation.
Tax position assessment
QFZP status and Small Business Relief eligibility reviewed.
Annual filing
Return prepared, reviewed and submitted within the nine-month deadline.
Common questions about corporate tax in the UAE.
The ones we hear most before an engagement starts. Don't see yours here?
Ask us directly →What is the UAE corporate tax rate?
Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%, and taxable income above that threshold is taxed at 9%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from a 0% rate on their qualifying income specifically, provided they meet the conditions set out in the Corporate Tax Law.
Do all UAE businesses need to register for corporate tax, even if they owe nothing?
Yes. Registration is mandatory for all taxable persons regardless of whether any tax is ultimately due. Registration deadlines are phased based on the month a business's licence was issued, and failing to register on time carries a fixed administrative penalty.
When is the corporate tax return due?
The corporate tax return, along with any tax due, must be filed within nine months of the end of the relevant tax period. For a business with a calendar-year tax period, that means a filing deadline of 30 September the following year.
What is Small Business Relief?
Small Business Relief is an election available to resident taxable persons with revenue below a specified threshold, allowing them to be treated as having no taxable income for that tax period, subject to conditions and the relief's applicable effective periods. It's assessed case by case, not automatically applied.
How does corporate tax affect free zone companies?
A Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, provided specific substance and activity conditions are met. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard rate, so correctly classifying income streams matters significantly for free zone entities.
How long must corporate tax records be kept?
UAE Corporate Tax Law requires businesses to retain relevant records for seven years following the end of the tax period they relate to, which is longer than the five-year retention period that applies under VAT law.
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