Navigate the 9% Era with Absolute Precision.
The UAE has shifted from a tax-free haven to a regulated environment. Whether you are Mainland or Free Zone, registration is mandatory. We handle end-to-end FTA compliance to ensure you pay exactly what you owe—and not a dirham in fines.
Comprehensive
FTA Compliance.
Corporate tax is not just an annual form; it requires continuous strategic alignment. We provide end-to-end management of your FTA obligations.
Corporate Tax Registration.
Registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is mandatory for all businesses, including Free Zone entities. We handle the entire EmaraTax portal submission, ensuring your establishment is correctly classified and registered well before your specific deadline to avoid the AED 10,000 penalty.
Tax Impact Assessment.
Before you file a single return, we conduct a deep-dive financial audit. We analyze your revenue streams, group structures, and deductible expenses to project your exact tax liability and identify legal restructuring opportunities to minimize your 9% exposure.
Transfer Pricing Compliance.
If your UAE entity conducts transactions with foreign parent companies or subsidiaries, you are subject to strict Arm's Length Principle rules. We prepare robust Local Files and Master Files to defend your inter-company pricing against FTA audits.
Filing & Deregistration.
We manage the meticulous preparation and submission of your annual Corporate Tax Returns. Should you decide to liquidate or merge your entity, we execute a clean Tax Deregistration, closing your FTA file without triggering retroactive investigations.
Are you still at 0%?
Free Zone companies are NOT automatically exempt from Corporate Tax. You must still register and file a return. However, if you meet the strict criteria of a "Qualifying Free Zone Person," your tax rate remains 0%.
Qualifying Income
Income derived from transactions with other Free Zone persons, or specific "Qualifying Activities" (like manufacturing, processing, or holding shares) even with mainland or foreign entities.
- Must maintain adequate substance in the UAE.
- Must comply with Transfer Pricing rules.
- Must prepare audited financial statements.
Non-Qualifying Income
Income derived from "Excluded Activities" (like retail sales to consumers, certain banking/insurance activities) or non-qualifying transactions that breach the de minimis threshold.
- Transactions with natural persons (B2C).
- Income from Mainland immovable property.
- Breaching the 5% / AED 5M De Minimis rule.
AED 10,000
for missing the deadline.
The FTA has established strict Corporate Tax registration deadlines based on your trade license issuance month. Failure to submit your registration application on time triggers an immediate, automatic penalty.
Check Your Exact DeadlineRegistration Deadlines
Deadlines are staggered throughout 2024 based on the month your original trade license was issued, regardless of the year of issuance. If your license was issued in January, your deadline has likely already passed.
Filing & Payment
Your Corporate Tax Return and tax payment must be submitted within 9 months following the end of your specific Tax Period.
Other Penalties
Fines escalate rapidly for failing to keep records (AED 10,000 to AED 50,000), late payment penalties, and failure to submit a Tax Return (starting at AED 500 per month).
The Corporate Tax Compliance Framework
A comprehensive, 6-step framework designed to transition your company into the 9% era smoothly, keeping you fully compliant without the stress.
Financial Audit
We begin by conducting a deep-dive audit into your current financial structures, revenue streams, and deductible expenses to establish a clean baseline.
Impact Assessment
Based on the audit, we project your exact Corporate Tax liability. We determine exactly how much of your revenue falls under the 9% bracket versus the 0% exemption.
Restructuring Strategy
If applicable, we advise on establishing Tax Groups to offset losses between subsidiaries, or segregating Qualifying Free Zone Income to legally minimize exposure.
FTA Portal Registration
We prepare and submit your comprehensive application via the EmaraTax portal, securing your Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) well before your deadline.
Transfer Pricing Docs
For entities conducting inter-company transactions, we prepare the mandatory Local Files and Master Files to ensure compliance with the Arm's Length Principle.
Annual Return Filing
We maintain your books to FTA standards and execute your annual Corporate Tax Return filing seamlessly, ensuring absolute compliance and zero penalties.
Corporate Tax FAQs.
Clear answers regarding the UAE's new tax regime.