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Corporate Tax Registration and Compliance
Registration with the FTA, annual return filing, and advice on free zone qualifying income and small business relief.
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UAE corporate tax applies a 0% rate on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold. Getting registered correctly, and on the right basis, decides how straightforward every subsequent filing will be.
We handle registration with the Federal Tax Authority, prepare and submit the annual return, and advise on the two reliefs that most often change a company's position: free zone qualifying income, and small business relief for revenue that does not exceed AED 3 million.
What we cover
- Register businesses for UAE corporate tax with the FTA.
- Prepare and file annual corporate tax returns.
- Advise on free zone qualifying income and small business relief.
General information only — not tax advice. Correct as at August 2026.
Examples
A mainland trading company registering for Corporate Tax for the first time, with deadlines and records set up correctly from day one.
A holding company reviewing whether its dividend and capital gains income falls within available exemptions.
A small business confirming eligibility for Small Business Relief and documenting the election before filing.
Common questions
The return is generally due within nine months of the end of the relevant tax period. The exact date depends on your financial year, so it should be confirmed against your licence and FTA registration.
In most cases, yes. Registration and filing obligations apply regardless of profitability, and losses may be relevant for future periods if correctly recorded.
Financial statements prepared under IFRS, supporting invoices and contracts, and documentation for any relief or exemption claimed. Records generally need to be kept for the period set out in the tax procedures law.
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