Companies set up after 1 March 2024
Register within 3 months of the incorporation date.
Corporate tax
Corporate tax registration in the UAE, done correctly.
Most UAE companies, including free zone companies, must register with the Federal Tax Authority and file a return every year, even when no tax is due. We register you, file on time and tell you what applies to your licence.
The basics
What you must do.
UAE corporate tax is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on taxable profit above that. Being below the threshold does not remove the duty to register and file.
Registration is done on the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal. The return is due nine months after the end of your financial year, so a company with a 31 December year end files by 30 September.
Registration deadlines
Who registers, and by when.
Companies licensed before 1 March 2024
The staggered 2024 deadlines have passed. Register as soon as possible.
Individuals with a business
Register by 31 March of the following year if UAE business turnover exceeded AED 1 million in a calendar year.
Late registration carries a fixed AED 10,000 penalty. Waivers can apply for some late registrants who file on time afterwards. Dates and rules come from the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority, and we check the ones that apply to your licence before we file.
What we handle
From registration to the return.
Registration on EmaraTax
Account set-up, application and tax registration number, checked against your licence and ownership.
Annual return filing
Preparation and filing, including small business relief claims and related party disclosures where they apply.
Penalty and waiver review
If you registered late, we check the penalty position and what can be done about it.
Free zone position
We confirm whether your company can be treated as a qualifying free zone person and what that needs.
Deregistration
Closing the tax registration properly when a company stops trading.
Accounting link
Clean books are what make a return simple. We can run your accounting alongside.
How it works
Simple steps, one team.
Share your licence and details
Send the trade licence, ownership details and your financial year end.
We confirm what applies
Your registration deadline, filing date and any penalty or relief position.
We register and file
We handle EmaraTax registration and prepare and file your return.
You stay compliant
We keep your deadlines and remind you before each one.
Our fees
Clear fees, no surprises.
Corporate tax registration
FromAED 399
Registration on the Federal Tax Authority portal.
Corporate tax filing
FromAED 599
Return preparation and filing. Final price depends on your accounts.
Audit report
FromAED 1,299
Audit report for your financial statements.
Listed audit
FromAED 1,799
Audit through a listed audit firm, where required.
Fees are our professional service fees and exclude 5% VAT. Any government fee or penalty is shown separately on your quote.
Common questions
Your questions, answered.
Is corporate tax registration mandatory for free zone companies?
Yes. Free zone companies must register and file a return too. A company that qualifies as a qualifying free zone person can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, but registration and filing are still required.
What is the deadline for corporate tax registration in the UAE?
For companies set up on or after 1 March 2024, it is 3 months from the incorporation date. Companies licensed earlier had staggered deadlines during 2024, which have passed. We check the date that applies to your licence.
What is the penalty for late corporate tax registration?
A fixed AED 10,000 penalty applies for late registration. In some cases it can be waived if the first return is filed on time afterwards. We review your position and tell you what is possible.
Do I file a return if I have no profit or my income is below AED 375,000?
Yes. A return is required even when no tax is payable. The 0% rate applies to taxable income up to AED 375,000, and 9% applies above that.
When is the corporate tax return due?
Nine months after the end of your financial year. For a 31 December year end, that is 30 September of the following year.
What is small business relief?
It is a relief for qualifying small businesses, based on revenue, that can be claimed for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. We check whether you are eligible and claim it in your return.
How much do you charge for corporate tax registration?
Our registration fee starts from AED 399 and filing from AED 599, plus 5% VAT. Your itemised quote shows any government fees separately.
Not sure if you are registered?
Send us your trade licence. We check your deadline and your position within a working day.