UAE corporate tax registration & filing specialists
UAE Corporate Tax ServicesKnow your exact corporate tax bill before the FTA tells you.
Corporate tax registration, return filing, Small Business Relief elections and free zone qualifying income reviews — handled by a team that lives in UAE corporate tax law, not one adding it as an afterthought. Calculate your liability below, then let us file it correctly the first time.
Based on the published 0%/9% bands. Free zone Qualifying Free Zone Persons may pay 0% on qualifying income above this threshold — this calculator assumes standard treatment. Confirm your QFZP position with us before relying on this figure.
UAE corporate tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold. Registration is mandatory for every entity carrying on business — including dormant and loss-making companies. Returns are due within 9 months of the financial year end. Late registration carries an AED 10,000 flat penalty.
Registration is triggered by your licence — not by profit
UAE corporate tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it. Registration is mandatory for every business carrying on activity — including loss-making and dormant companies — and a return must be filed even at 0% tax due. Missing registration doesn't mean missing tax; it means a penalty on top of it.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | 0% up to AED 375,000 taxable income, 9% above |
| Registration trigger | Holding a trade licence and carrying on business — not profitability |
| Filing deadline | 9 months after financial year end |
| Small Business Relief | Elective, revenue up to AED 3,000,000, available through periods ending on or before 31 Dec 2029 |
| Free zone (QFZP) | 0% on qualifying income if substance, activity and transfer-pricing conditions are met — tested annually |
| Late registration penalty | AED 10,000 flat penalty, regardless of tax owed |
What we handle
Every corporate tax engagement includes proactive planning, not just reactive compliance — the difference between paying what you owe and paying what you didn't need to.
Related tax topics
Specialist UAE corporate tax, VAT and excise services — each handled by the same team that keeps your books.
Frequently asked
Do I need to register if my business makes no profit?+
Yes, for licensed entities like LLCs. A dormant or loss-making company still registers and still files a return. The AED 10,000 late-registration penalty applies regardless of whether tax is owed.
Do sole proprietors and individuals need to register?+
Only if annual business turnover exceeds AED 1,000,000 in a Gregorian calendar year — natural persons below that threshold aren't required to register or file, unlike licensed juridical entities.
Does Small Business Relief apply automatically?+
No — it must be elected in the return itself. Businesses that assumed it applied automatically have been assessed on ordinary principles with no election on file.
What if I'm a free zone company — do I still register?+
Yes, including entities with Qualifying Free Zone Person status. QFZP status affects your rate on qualifying income, not whether you register or file.
What counts as taxable income for the calculator above?+
Broadly, accounting profit adjusted for specific items UAE corporate tax law requires (certain exempt income, non-deductible expenses, transfer pricing adjustments). The calculator is a simplified guide — your actual computation may differ.
What happens if I file late?+
Late filing penalties apply on top of any tax due, and compound the longer the return remains outstanding. If you're already late, the priority is filing now, not waiting for a perfect number.
Related guides from our team
Practical explanations of the rules behind this service, written by our chartered accountants.
Corporate tax return season is here — get ahead of the 30 September deadline.
Don't let the FTA calculate your penalty for you.
Send us your licence type, revenue and year end — we'll confirm your exact registration and filing position within 24 hours, in writing.