Corporate Tax In Dubai UAE2025-06-25T07:53:51+00:00

Corporate Tax Services in  UAE

Corporate Tax in the UAE

 

The UAE has introduced a corporate tax system to align with global standards and drive economic growth. This tax applies to businesses operating within the UAE, ensuring transparency and encouraging foreign investment. Staying compliant is essential to avoid penalties and maintain smooth operations. Our experts help businesses navigate these tax regulations effortlessly.
The UAE Corporate Tax Law falls under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, which governs the taxation of corporations and businesses.

UAE Corporate Tax Offers Multiple Tax Rates

A 9% tax rate applies to taxable income exceeding AED 375,000, one of the lowest rates globally. ​

A 0% tax rate is applicable to qualifying income derived from certain activities, as specified by the Ministry of Finance.​ 

The CT applies to all businesses and commercial activities, except for the extraction of natural resources, which remains subject to Emirate-level taxation.

Our Optimal Solutions

We provide a suite of services tailored to meet your corporate tax needs:

Corporate Tax
Registration

All businesses, including Freezone and Mainland Entities, in the UAE are subject to corporate taxes since June 1st, 2023. Irrespective of their taxable income, they are required to register for corporate tax.

Corporate Tax
Law Compliance

We provide end-to-end corporate tax solutions—compliance, consultancy, and structuring—to streamline your tax process and enhance savings. Our experts ensure accurate filings and strategic planning tailored to your business.

Annual Bookkeeping as per IFRS standards

We maintain your financial records in line with IFRS to ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability. Let our experts handle your annual bookkeeping with global standards.

Preparation of
Corporate Tax Filing

We ensure accurate and timely corporate tax filings, meeting all legal requirements. Our team helps you optimize deductions and prevent penalties through expert planning.

Corporate Tax
Deregistration

We handle the corporate tax deregistration process efficiently, avoiding penalties and ensuring full compliance. Trust our FTA-approved agents for a smooth exit from the tax system.

How a Tax Consultant Boosts Your Business

A corporate tax consultant plays a crucial role in ensuring businesses comply with UAE’s corporate tax regulations while optimizing their tax position. At Business One Tax & Accounting, our consultants provide expert guidance in the following areas:

Ensuring adherence to UAE corporate tax laws, filing accurate returns, and avoiding penalties.

Developing strategies to minimize tax liabilities while staying compliant with regulations.

Acting on behalf of clients in dealings with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and resolving tax disputes

Advising on the best tax-efficient business structures to optimize financial outcomes.

 Identifying opportunities for deductions and exemptions to reduce corporate tax burdens.

Keeping businesses updated on evolving UAE tax laws and regulations.

Assisting businesses with cross-border tax planning to optimize global tax efficiency.

Corporate Tax Registration

All businesses, including Freezone and Mainland Entities, in the UAE are subject to corporate taxes since June 1st, 2023. Irrespective of their taxable income, they are required to register for corporate tax. The tax rate in the UAE is 0% for businesses with income up to AED 375,000. Businesses with income exceeding the aforementioned income threshold are subject to a 9% tax rate.

 How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE

Corporate Tax Compliance, Consultancy & Structuring

Business One Tax and Accounting is an accounting firm in the UAE that covers all your corporate tax needs. We can assist you in filing your corporate tax returns while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Our chartered accountants can also help your business with effective planning for filing your returns with a solid structure. In the end, our corporate tax consultancy services will help you streamline your business tax process, ensuring your compliance and cost-saving.
At Business One Tax and Accounting, our chartered accountants have experience in effectively handling corporate taxes for clients from various industries. Leveraging our experience and expertise, we come up with corporate tax management strategies, having a solid structure that is essential for business success.
Whether you need our corporate services related to compliance, consultancy, management, structure, or all, we never disappoint! So, look no further than Business One Tax and Accounting for corporate tax-related services in the UAE.

Annual Bookkeeping as per IFRS standards

At Business One Tax and Accounting, we manage your books of accounts as per IFRS, abbreviated for International Financial Reporting Standards. In fact, there are various benefits to managing your annual bookkeeping as per IFRS, including the following:

Managing your books of accounts as per the IFRS promotes consistency in your financial reporting. Such consistency allows for easy comparison of the financial performance of your company with your competitors.
IFRS emphasizes transparency in financial disclosures, allowing investors and creditors to better understand your company’s financial health.
IFRS allows for easy comparison of the companies operating in different countries. Most importantly, it makes it easier for investors to compare investment opportunities across borders.

Choose our expert bookkeeping services and annually manage your books as per the IFRS standards!

Preparation of Corporate Tax Filing

At Business One Tax and Accounting , we understand the accurate preparation and filing of your corporate tax return. It is not only imperative for your business’s compliance. But also for the financial health of your company in the Emirates.
At Business One Tax and Accounting, our expert team of chartered and certified tax accountants is there to simplify the tax process for you. We can help you prepare for filing your corporate tax return that meets all regulatory requirements and maximizes your tax efficiency.
Here is how we can help you prepare for the filing of your corporate tax return:

  • Meticulously prepare your return with the accurate reporting of your all income, deductions, and credits in compliance with the tax law.
  • Conduct a thorough review of your financial record to ensure all information that you submit in your return is complete and accurate.

Apart from preparing for filing your corporate tax return, we can help you file your return on time. We adopt a proactive approach that ensures our clients (businesses) avoid any penalties and interest with tax filing.
Are you ready to prepare for your corporate tax filing with expert assistance? You can count on Business One Tax and Accounting for that.

Deregistration

For any reason, you can cease to be a taxable person in the UAE. In that scenario, you will need to submit a tax deregistration application with the FTA. At Business One Tax and Accounting, we provide the best tax deregistration services in the UAE.
You can apply for tax deregistration under the following circumstances as a tax-register person in the UAE:

  • Closure of Business
  • Legal Structure Changes
  • Transfer of Ownership

Also, you need to abide by the deadline stipulated by the FTA for deregistration. Otherwise, you can face penalties for late corporate tax deregistration, starting from AED 1000. In order to avoid such mishaps, you will need to partner with tax experts in the Emirates, Business One Tax and Accounting .
Make your corporate tax deregistration process hassle-free with Business One Tax and Accounting as your registered, FTA-approved tax agents in the UAE.

Your Trusted Tax Partner for Corporate Tax in the UAE

A corporate tax consultant ensures your business complies with UAE tax laws and optimizes its tax strategies. At Business One Tax & Accounting, our experts guide you through Tax Compliance to ensure accurate filings and avoid penalties. We also provide Tax Planning and Structuring to minimize liabilities, Tax Optimization to reduce your tax burden, and solutions for International Tax Planning to manage cross-border transactions effectively.

As your trusted partner, we prioritize Stakeholder Wealth and develop Strategic Tax Analysis to craft legally sound tax strategies. Our expertise in Global Tax Management helps reduce tax burdens on international transactions, ensuring your business thrives in the UAE’s competitive market. At Business One Tax & Accounting, we deliver expert corporate tax advisory services to keep your business compliant and profitable.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is exempt from corporate tax?2025-04-09T05:40:11+00:00

A Government entity and government-controlled entity A person who conducts an extractive or non-extractive business activity, meeting the requirements of corporate tax law. A non-resident person that derives only state sourced income and doesn’t have a Permanent Establishment in the state.

When should we register for corporate tax?2025-04-09T05:40:04+00:00

A resident juridical person including the free zone persons are supposed to register within the below provided deadlines if the date of issue of the License falls before 1st March 2024

Month of license issuance Deadline for CT registration
January or February 31st May 2024
March or April 30th June 2024
May 31st July 2024
June 31st August 2024
July 30th September 2024
August or September 31st October 2024
October or November 30th November 2024
December 31st December 2024

For businesses which have an incorporation date after 1st March 2024 the deadline for registration would be 3 months from the date of incorporation or license issue date.

Who should register for corporate tax?2025-04-09T05:40:24+00:00

All taxable persons are required to register for corporate tax i.e, all business entities must register for corporate tax. Those in the free zones are also required to register for corporate tax within the specified deadlines.

When should I file the corporate tax return? And when is tax due for payment?2025-04-09T05:39:58+00:00

Corporate tax return is to be filed only once in the relevant tax period and should be filed and paid within 9 months of the end of the tax period.

For Example: If a company falls under the tax period of 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024, then the tax return must be filed and tax that is due must be paid by 30th September 2025.

What is the tax period under corporate tax law?2025-04-09T05:39:49+00:00

Tax period is the period for which the taxable income is calculated for the entities. The UAE follows the Gregorian calendar year i.e, from 1st of January to 31st of December of the respective year. However, the calendar year may vary for different entities like 1st April to 31st March or 1st July to 30th June etc.