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Registered, filed, and on time

UAE corporate tax registration, annual returns, and the deadlines that carry penalties.

FTACorporate-tax & VAT context
Free-zone statusQFZP conditions context
Financial statementsRecords supporting the position
Transfer pricingRelated-party documentation

UAE corporate tax, in plain terms

Federal UAE corporate tax applies above the qualifying threshold. Not every business pays it, but many still need to register and file.

What triggers tax registration, filing, and payment

Registration is separate from payment. Many businesses must register and file even where little or no tax is due.

  1. Registration

    Required where the corporate tax rules bring the business into scope.

  2. Financial statements

    Good accounts matter because filing starts from the numbers.

  3. Tax period

    The tax return follows the relevant financial year.

  4. Filing deadline

    Returns are due within the statutory deadline after period-end.

  5. Payment

    Tax is paid by the same deadline, where tax is due.

  6. Transfer pricing

    Related-party rules can apply even where no special rate is claimed.

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The QFZP conditions in one place

The 0 percent free-zone rate depends on meeting all QFZP conditions, not just being based in a free zone.

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Adequate substance

The free-zone business must have real activity and presence in the UAE.

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Every filing, deadline, and document — on iOS and Android. The same evidence you see in the console, now portable.

Review your corporate tax position

Tell us the entity and turnover. We confirm what you must register for and when.

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Frequently asked

Does every UAE company need to consider corporate tax?
Yes. UAE corporate tax can be relevant to mainland and free-zone entities, although the final obligation depends on tax residency, activity, accounting period, income, elections, and applicable reliefs or exemptions. The position should be reviewed against the current rules before a return is prepared.
What is the UAE corporate-tax rate?
The standard UAE corporate-tax framework includes a 0% rate on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and a 9% rate above that threshold, subject to current law and the company’s tax position. Different treatment can apply in specific cases, so the rate should not be assumed from the entity’s location alone.
Does a free-zone company automatically qualify for 0% corporate tax?
No. Free-zone status alone does not create an automatic 0% outcome. A company seeking Qualifying Free Zone Person treatment must meet the applicable conditions, and the treatment can depend on income, activities, substance, accounting, elections, transfer-pricing compliance, and other requirements.
Do dormant companies still need to register or file for corporate tax?
Possibly. A company with little or no activity can still have registration, record-keeping, and filing obligations. The answer depends on its legal status, tax period, and current authority requirements. We review the company’s facts and confirm the practical position.
What records should a UAE company keep for corporate tax?
Companies should maintain records supporting income, expenses, transactions, financial statements, ownership, and tax position. The precise record set depends on the business and any relief or free-zone treatment being claimed. Good bookkeeping throughout the year is usually the safest starting point.
Do I need to register for VAT?
VAT registration depends on the company’s taxable supplies, turnover, activities, applicable thresholds, and current rules. A company should not register—or assume it does not need to register—without reviewing the actual facts. We assess the position and identify the appropriate next step.
Do I need to charge VAT to overseas customers?
Not necessarily. VAT treatment depends on the type of supply, customer status and location, place-of-supply rules, and applicable UAE law. International invoicing does not automatically mean VAT is irrelevant. We review the transaction model before a VAT treatment is assumed.
What happens if a VAT return is filed late?
Consequences can include penalties, payment obligations, correction work, and increased scrutiny depending on the circumstances and current rules. The right response depends on the filing period, amounts involved, previous compliance history, and whether an error needs voluntary disclosure or another corrective step.
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