Corporate Tax Filing in the UAE

Q: What is the corporation tax rate in the UAE?

The standard corporation tax rate is 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000. Profits below this threshold are taxed at 0%.

Q: How often is a business required to file its corporation tax return?

Every taxable company must file a corporate tax return annually.

Q: Am I allowed to fill out the return myself?

Yes, but most companies prefer hiring professional tax consultants to reduce errors and penalties.

Q: What happens if I file late?

Late filing leads to fines and can affect your compliance status with the FTA.

Q: Can corporate tax returns be submitted by free zone companies as well?

Yes. Even free zone companies entitled to a 0% rate must file a return annually.

Q: How do I register to pay corporate tax before submitting?

Register online with the FTA to obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN), then file your return.

Q: How can CorporateTaxUAE.com assist with tax filing?

We handle everything from financial review to FTA submission, ensuring compliance and avoiding fines.

Filing a UAE corporate tax return is a legal obligation under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. All taxable entities operating within the UAE are required to prepare and submit their corporate tax returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the prescribed deadlines to remain compliant. At CorporateTaxUAE.com, we offer comprehensive Corporate Tax Filing Services that ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. .
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Who Must File Corporate Tax Returns in the UAE?

Any entity liable to UAE Corporate Tax is required to file corporate tax returns. They are:

UAE-registered companies (mainland or free zone companies which are not exempt).
Foreign companies with a UAE permanent establishment.
Companies earning income from the UAE, even though they might be registered outside the UAE.

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When to File Corporate Tax Returns?

The corporate tax return filing deadline in the UAE depends on the financial year-end of your company.
You will have nine (9) months from the end of the financial period to submit the return.

Example:
If your company's financial year ends on 31 December 2024, the filing deadline for the corporate tax return would be 30 September 2025.
Late filing could lead to administrative penalties and affect your FTA status; therefore, timely filing.

Corporate Tax Return Filing Process in the UAE

We simplify the whole process of filing corporate tax returns under the UAE Corporate Tax Law. Here's the process:

Review of Financial Statement – We review your books and ensure they are IFRS compliant.

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Documents Needed for Corporate Tax Filing

You will need the following to the corporate tax returns filling in the UAE:

Audited or management financial reports
Trade license and registration certificates
Tax registration number (TRN)
Details of related party transactions
Records of income, expenses, and adjustments

Penalties for Late Corporate Tax Filing

Delayed submission of corporate tax returns can result in serious penalties. As per FTA regulations:

AED 500 per month for the first 12 months of delay.
AED 1,000 per month thereafter.
Additional penalties for false or incorrect submissions.

Ongoing compliance and professional filing support are required to evade these penalties.
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How We Help Businesses Stay Compliant

At CorporateTaxUAE.com, we specialize in making all your tax filing technically and legally compliant with the FTA.

Our services include:

Corporate tax calculation and reporting
FTA portal filing and submission

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Why CorporateTaxUAE.com?

Professional Tax Consultants – Our professionals have practical experience in UAE corporate tax laws.

Accuracy Guaranteed – We use FTA-approved software to ensure file accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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The standard corporation tax rate is 9% on the taxable profits above AED 375,000. The profits below this are subjected to 0% tax.

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Government authorities, qualifying public benefit organizations, and corporations having only exempt income are exempted from filing.

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Annual. Every taxable company is required to file one corporation tax return a year.

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Yes, you are. The majority of company, however, prefer to hire professional tax consultants in order to minimize errors and penalties.

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Late filing will attract monetary sanctions and affect your business's FTA compliance status.

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Yes. A free zone company, even one entitled to a 0% rate, must file a return annually.

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You must register with the FTA online, obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN), and subsequently file.

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We do it all, from financial review to FTA submission, for total compliance and no fines.

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