Corporate Tax Registration & Filing in UAE
Al Fanar Tax Consultant LLC helps businesses in Dubai and across the UAE stay on the right side of Corporate Tax, from registering with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to filing an accurate return every year. We check which reliefs you qualify for, so you never pay more than the law requires.
- ✓ FTA-aligned filings
- ✓ Dedicated 1:1 consultant
- ✓ Fixed, upfront fees
Corporate Tax at a Glance
The UAE taxes business profits, not revenue. Most companies pay nothing on their first AED 375,000 of taxable income.
Taxable income up to AED 375,000
Taxable income above AED 375,000
Qualifying income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person
Taxable income is based on your accounting profit, adjusted for items the law treats differently, such as non-deductible expenses and exempt income. That is why accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of a correct return.
Who Must Register
Registration is not automatic. Most businesses must apply, including:
- Mainland companies and other UAE legal entities
- Free Zone companies, even if they expect to pay 0%
- Individuals running a business with turnover above AED 1 million a year
- Some foreign businesses with a presence or income in the UAE
New companies must register within the FTA's deadline after their license is issued, and late registration leads to a penalty. If you are already registered for VAT, you can register for Corporate Tax from the same EmaraTax account.
How We Handle Registration and Filing
From your first question to your annual return, one consultant manages every step.
Free Consultation
We confirm whether you must register, and by when.
Registration
We prepare your documents and submit your application on EmaraTax.
Tax Calculation
We review your accounts and work out taxable income, deductions and reliefs.
Return Filing
We prepare and submit your annual return on time.
Ongoing Support
We answer FTA queries and plan ahead for next year.
Your return and any tax due must be filed within 9 months of the end of your financial year. For a year ending 31 December, that means by 30 September of the following year.
Free Zones and Small Business Relief
Free Zone Companies
A Free Zone company keeps a 0% rate on qualifying income only if it meets every condition, including adequate substance in the Free Zone and audited financial statements. Other income is taxed at 9%. We review your activities to protect your 0% status.
Small Business Relief
An eligible UAE business with revenue of AED 3 million or less can choose to be treated as having no taxable income. It is claimed in the return each year and currently applies to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. It cannot be combined with Qualifying Free Zone status.
With Small Business Relief due to end, many small businesses should plan now for paying Corporate Tax from 2027. We can estimate your future tax and help you prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Information
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