Corporate Tax · UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47

Corporate Tax filing, done right — every single time.

Registration, computation, and submission handled end-to-end by ACCA & CA qualified accountants. No missed deadlines, no penalty surprises.

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Headline Tax Rates

Taxable income up to AED 375,000 0%
Taxable income above AED 375,000 9%
Qualifying Free Zone income 0%
What is it

UAE Corporate Tax, in plain terms

Corporate Tax applies to the net profit of businesses operating in the UAE, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. Every taxable person — mainland or free zone — must register, even where no tax is ultimately due.

Who registers

Mainland & Free Zone companies

All UAE-incorporated entities must obtain a Corporate Tax Registration Number via EmaraTax, regardless of profit level.

Who registers

Natural persons in business

Individuals conducting business or business activity in the UAE with turnover above AED 1 million in a calendar year.

Who's exempt

Government & qualifying entities

Government entities, extractive businesses, and certain public benefit or investment funds may qualify for exemption.

Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023

Small Business Relief

Resident taxable persons below the revenue threshold can elect to be treated as having no taxable income for the relevant period — cutting compliance to the essentials.

  • Revenue must not exceed AED 3 million in the relevant and prior tax periods
  • Available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026
  • Simplified record-keeping, no full computation required
  • Election made per tax period on the Corporate Tax return
AED 3M
Revenue Threshold
How we work

From assessment to filing, in four steps

A structured process so nothing is missed and nothing is left to the last week before a deadline.

Assessment

We review your structure, free zone status, and revenue to confirm your Corporate Tax position and eligibility for relief.

Registration

End-to-end EmaraTax registration and Tax Registration Number issuance, handled entirely on your behalf.

Computation & Filing

Accurate taxable income computation, adjustments, and submission of the Corporate Tax return within the deadline.

Ongoing Compliance

Record-keeping, transfer pricing documentation, and year-round advisory so next year's filing starts ready.

Stay ahead

Deadlines & late-filing penalties

Corporate Tax returns are due 9 months after the end of the relevant tax period. Missing registration or filing dates triggers fixed administrative penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023.

ViolationDescriptionPenalty
Late registrationFailure to submit a Corporate Tax registration application within the timelineAED 10,000
Late filingReturn not filed within 9 months of tax period endAED 500/month*
Late paymentCorporate Tax due not settled by the payment deadline14% p.a.
Inaccurate recordsFailure to maintain required accounting records and documentationAED 10,000

*AED 500 per month for the first 12 months, rising to AED 1,000 per month thereafter.

Why Fayda Ledger

Corporate Tax handled by people who live in UAE regulation

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Accuracy

Triple-checked computations, reworked free if we get it wrong.

Speed

Filed well ahead of the 9-month deadline, every period.

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UAE Compliance

FTA, MOF, and Ministerial Decisions — always current, always met.

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Full Ownership

We take responsibility for your timely filing, start to finish.

FAQ

Corporate Tax questions we hear most

Free Zone entities can qualify for a 0% rate on Qualifying Income if they meet substance requirements and maintain qualifying activities. Non-qualifying income is still taxed at 9%. We assess your specific structure to confirm your status.

Yes. Registration is mandatory for all taxable persons regardless of profit or loss. Only registration timing and the return itself depend on your tax period.

If your revenue is AED 3 million or below in the relevant and all prior tax periods, you can elect Small Business Relief and be treated as having no taxable income for that period.

Financial statements, invoices, contracts, and supporting schedules for at least 7 years, sufficient to substantiate the figures reported on your Corporate Tax return.

EmaraTax registration is typically completed within days once documents are received. Full computation and filing timelines depend on the complexity of your accounts, but we always target well ahead of your deadline.

Get your Corporate Tax filed with confidence

Free initial assessment of your Corporate Tax position — no strings attached.