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UAE Corporate Tax Services

The UAE introduced Corporate Tax effective June 2023. Navigate the new tax landscape with our expert guidance on registration, compliance, planning, and filing.

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UAE Corporate Tax Rates

The UAE maintains one of the world's lowest corporate tax rates.

0%

Small Business Relief

For businesses with revenue under AED 3 million (subject to election)

0%

First AED 375,000

On the first AED 375,000 of taxable profits

9%

Standard Rate

On taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000

0%

Qualifying Free Zone

On qualifying income for qualifying free zone persons

Our Corporate Tax Services

Tax Registration

AED 2,000

Register your business for UAE Corporate Tax with the FTA.

  • FTA portal registration
  • Tax ID issuance
  • Compliance timeline setup

Tax Planning

From AED 5,000

Optimize your tax position with strategic planning.

  • Structure review
  • Exemption analysis
  • Group relief planning
  • Transfer pricing

Annual Tax Returns

From AED 3,500

Preparation and filing of annual corporate tax returns.

  • Income computation
  • Return preparation
  • FTA filing
  • Documentation

Tax Advisory

From AED 750/hour

Ongoing tax advisory for complex matters.

  • Transaction advisory
  • FTA correspondence
  • Dispute resolution
  • Opinion letters

Key Compliance Dates

June 1, 2023

Corporate Tax effective for financial years starting on or after this date

Within 3 months

Register for Corporate Tax after license issuance or meeting threshold

Within 9 months

File tax return and pay tax due after financial year end

Exempt Income & Entities

Several categories of income and entities are exempt from UAE Corporate Tax:

Government entities and government-controlled entities
Qualifying public benefit entities
Qualifying investment funds
Qualifying pension or social security funds
Dividends and capital gains from qualifying shareholdings
Intra-group transactions and reorganizations (subject to conditions)
Free Zone Businesses

Qualifying Free Zone Persons

Free zone businesses can benefit from a 0% Corporate Tax rate on "Qualifying Income" if they meet specific conditions:

  • Maintain adequate substance in the UAE
  • Derive qualifying income (as defined by law)
  • Not elect to be subject to standard CT rates
  • Comply with transfer pricing rules

Need Help with Free Zone Tax?

Determining if your free zone business qualifies for 0% CT can be complex. Our experts can assess your situation and ensure you maximize available benefits.

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