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Corporate Tax Filing Services in Dubai, UAE — From AED 249

FTA-registered tax agent. Corporate tax return preparation, EmaraTax submission, and Small Business Relief (SBR) assessment for all UAE businesses — mainland, free zone, and foreign branches. Lowest corporate tax filing charges in Dubai — filed in 3 hours, same-day acknowledgment.

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Basic CT Filing

Revenue under AED 3 million
249AED / return
  • Corporate tax return filing
  • Small Business Relief assessment
  • EmaraTax submission
  • FTA acknowledgment
  • Free post-filing advisory
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⚠️ 2026 Is the LAST Year for Small Business Relief — SBR Expires 31 December 2026

Under Ministerial Decision No. 73/2023, Small Business Relief (pay AED 0 tax on revenue ≤ AED 3M) is only available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. After that, the threshold will be reviewed and may not be renewed. If you're eligible, file this year and elect SBR — it could save you thousands.

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543,000+
Businesses registered for UAE corporate tax (FTA, 2025)
93,000
FTA inspection visits in 2024 — 135% increase YoY
AED 10,000
Fixed penalty for late corporate tax registration
31 Jul 2026
Penalty waiver deadline for first tax periods ending 31 Dec 2025 (7 months from period end)

UAE Corporate Tax 2026: Rates, Rules & Who Must File

UAE corporate tax is a federal tax on the net profit of businesses operating in the UAE, introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. It came into effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

Unlike VAT (an indirect tax at 5%), corporate tax is a direct tax on business profit. Revenue is not taxed — only net taxable income above AED 375,000 is subject to the 9% rate. Corporate tax filing in Dubai and across the UAE is mandatory for all registered taxable persons — even at zero liability. Use our free corporate tax calculator to estimate your exact liability instantly.

0% rate

Up to AED 375,000 taxable income

All businesses. Also: elect Small Business Relief (revenue ≤ AED 3M) to pay AED 0 in tax entirely — available until 31 Dec 2026.

9% rate

Taxable income above AED 375,000

Free zone QFZPs pay 0% on qualifying income. Filing is mandatory at any rate — even zero tax.

How UAE Corporate Tax Is Calculated

StepComputationExample (AED)
1Accounting profit (before tax)2,000,000
2+ Non-deductible expenses (fines, 50% entertainment)+100,000
3− Exempt income (qualifying dividends, gains)−50,000
4− Carried-forward losses (max 75% of taxable income)−200,000
5= Taxable income1,850,000
6First AED 375,000 @ 0%0
7Remaining AED 1,475,000 @ 9%132,750

Effective rate on AED 2M profit ≈ 6.6%.

UAE Corporate Tax Calculator 2026 — Free Instant Estimate

Instant estimate based on UAE Corporate Tax Law. Actual tax computed by our team during filing.

UAE Corporate Tax Estimator

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Estimated Corporate Tax Payable

Corporate Tax Return Filing Is Mandatory for All UAE Businesses

Under UAE corporate tax law, every registered taxable person must file a corporate tax return within 9 months of their financial year end — even if tax liability is zero, you operate at a loss, or you're eligible for 0% rate.

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Mainland LLCs & Companies

All DED-licensed businesses: LLCs, PJSCs, sole establishments, civil companies across all seven emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, Fujairah.

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Free Zone Entities (All Zones)

IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SAIF, DSO, DWC, DWTC, DIFC, SRTIP — including QFZPs at 0% rate. All must file annually through EmaraTax.

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Freelancers & Sole Proprietors

Natural persons with UAE business turnover exceeding AED 1 million in a calendar year must register and file. Salary and personal income is excluded.

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Foreign Companies & Branches

Non-residents with a UAE permanent establishment or branch. Foreign companies deriving UAE-sourced income must register and file even without a local presence.

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Holding & Investment Companies

Companies with dividend income, capital gains, or qualifying investment portfolios. Even if all income is exempt (participation exemption), annual filing is still required.

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Loss-Making Businesses

A loss return must be filed to record tax losses for future carry-forward (max 75% offset per period). Failing to file forfeits your right to future loss relief.

⚠️ Not Sure If You Need to File?

If you registered for corporate tax (received a TRN), you must file annually — no exceptions. WhatsApp us to confirm your obligation — free.

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Tell us your revenue and we'll confirm your filing fee, SBR eligibility, and deadline — no commitment required.

Corporate Tax Filing for Every Business Structure

Rules differ based on how your business is structured. Here's what applies to your entity type.

LLC & Mainland Company Corporate Tax Filing UAE

All UAE mainland companies licensed by DED (Dubai), ADBC (Abu Dhabi), or emirate-level authorities are taxable persons under Federal Decree-Law 47/2022. LLCs, sole establishments, private and public joint stock companies — all must register, compute taxable income, and file a return through EmaraTax within 9 months of financial year end.

Key rules for mainland companies: entertainment expenses are only 50% deductible; interest deductions may be capped under the General Interest Deduction Limitation Rule (GIDLR) at 30% of EBITDA or AED 12M; tax losses can be carried forward and offset at max 75% per period.

Revenue BracketCT LiabilityFiling Package
Under AED 3MAED 0 (elect SBR — expires Dec 2026)Basic — AED 249
AED 3M – 10M9% on income above AED 375KBusiness — AED 499
Above AED 10M9% on income above AED 375KEnterprise — AED 999

Free Zone Corporate Tax UAE: QFZP Rules Explained

Free zone companies that qualify as Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) under Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2023 enjoy a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%.

To maintain QFZP status you must: (1) maintain adequate economic substance in the free zone, (2) not elect out of the free zone regime, (3) comply with transfer pricing rules, (4) meet the de minimis threshold — non-qualifying revenue must be the lower of AED 5 million or 5% of total revenue, and (5) prepare audited financial statements.

⚠️ Filing Is NOT Optional for Free Zones

IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SAIF, DSO, DWC, DIFC, SRTIP — ALL must file a corporate tax return annually. Our enterprise plan (AED 999) includes full QFZP eligibility assessment.

Sole Establishments & Natural Persons — Corporate Tax UAE

Natural persons (individuals) are subject to UAE corporate tax only on business income exceeding AED 1 million in a Gregorian calendar year. Personal employment income, investment income, and rental income from personal real estate are all excluded.

Sole establishments with turnover under AED 3M can elect Small Business Relief and pay AED 0 tax. Our AED 249 basic filing package covers sole establishments and freelancers with SBR assessment included.

Foreign Company Branches in UAE — CT Filing

Foreign company branches and representative offices operating in the UAE constitute a Permanent Establishment (PE) and are subject to UAE corporate tax on their UAE-sourced income. The branch files a separate corporate tax return through EmaraTax and is treated as a distinct taxable person.

Transfer pricing rules apply to transactions between the UAE branch and its foreign parent. Our enterprise plan (AED 999) includes transfer pricing screening for branches with cross-border intra-group transactions.

Holding Companies & Investment Entities — UAE Corporate Tax

Pure holding companies are typically UAE resident juridical persons subject to corporate tax. Most holding company income — dividends from subsidiaries, capital gains on share disposals — may qualify for the Participation Exemption under Article 23 of the CT Law.

However, filing is still mandatory. Conditions for the participation exemption: ownership ≥ 5% in the subsidiary for ≥ 12 months, the subsidiary is subject to corporate tax or equivalent (≥ 9%), and the investment is not short-term trading.

Small Business Relief (SBR): Pay AED 0 in Corporate Tax

If your revenue is AED 3 million or less, you can elect to pay zero corporate tax — but you must still file the return and actively elect for SBR.

SBR Expires 31 December 2026 — This Is Your Last Year
Small Business Relief is only available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. File now, elect SBR, and pay AED 0 while you still can.
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Under Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023, eligible resident taxable persons with revenue of AED 3 million or less can elect to be treated as having zero taxable income for that tax period. This means they pay AED 0 in corporate tax. SBR is available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026.

SBR Is NOT Automatic — You Must Elect

SBR must be elected in your corporate tax return. Our AED 249 filing package includes SBR eligibility check and election on every return.

SBR Eligibility Checklist

✅ Revenue ≤ AED 3 million in the tax period
✅ Resident taxable person (not a non-resident)
✅ Not part of a multinational group (Pillar Two scope)
✅ Tax period ending on or before 31 December 2026
✅ No fraudulent misrepresentation in prior periods
❌ Exempt persons are NOT eligible
❌ QFZPs cannot elect SBR — use QFZP regime instead
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With SBR Elected
AED 0
Corporate tax payable
for eligible businesses

Without SBR (example)
AED 11,250
On AED 500K profit
(9% on AED 125K above threshold)
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How to File Your Corporate Tax Return in UAE via EmaraTax — Step-by-Step

From document collection to FTA acknowledgment in as little as 3 hours.

1

Share Documents

Send your financial statements (or revenue figure for basic plans) and EmaraTax credentials via WhatsApp or our secure portal. We acknowledge within 30 minutes.

2

Tax Computation

Our team calculates taxable income: adjusts for non-deductible expenses, assesses SBR and QFZP eligibility, applies loss offsets, and prepares the full computation schedule.

3

EmaraTax Filing

We log into EmaraTax with your credentials, enter all financial data, verify consistency with VAT returns, and submit the corporate tax return.

4

Acknowledgment & Advice

You receive the official FTA filing acknowledgment confirming successful submission. We advise on tax payment and flag planning opportunities for next year.

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Share your revenue figure and we'll confirm your filing fee and SBR eligibility instantly.

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Corporate Tax Filing Packages — Transparent Pricing

How much does corporate tax filing cost in UAE? Corporate tax filing in Dubai and the UAE costs AED 249 for businesses with revenue under AED 3 million, AED 499 for AED 3–10 million, and AED 999 above AED 10 million at Fastlane — including tax computation, SBR/QFZP assessment, EmaraTax submission, and FTA acknowledgment. Typical market rates are AED 5,000–25,000+.

Transparent corporate tax filing cost — no hidden fees, no retainers. Pay per return. Every package is a complete corporate tax return filing service: full tax computation, compliance review, EmaraTax submission, and FTA acknowledgment. See our charges below.

Business
AED 499 / return
Revenue AED 3 million – 10 million
For growing businesses and SMEs
Everything in Basic
Detailed tax computation schedule
Financial statement review (P&L + BS)
Deduction optimisation review
GIDLR (interest limitation) check
Transfer pricing screening
Loss carry-forward analysis
Priority 3-hour turnaround
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Enterprise
AED 999 / return
Revenue above AED 10 million
For large companies, groups, free zones
Everything in Business
Audited financial statements review
QFZP eligibility assessment
Tax group consolidation analysis
Transfer pricing documentation
Participation exemption review
Dedicated senior tax advisor
Audit-ready file preparation
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Also need: CT Registration — AED 199CT Deregistration — AED 399VAT Filing — from AED 149

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Best Corporate Tax Consultant Dubai — How Fastlane Compares

Fastlane is the #1 rated corporate tax consultant in Dubai for small and medium businesses: FTA-registered (TRN: 104218042400003), fastest filing turnaround in the UAE (3 hours), and lowest pricing (AED 249–999) compared to Big 4 firms at AED 5,000–25,000+ and generic agents at AED 500–1,500. Rated 4.9/5 from 150+ verified Google reviews.

See how Fastlane compares to generic agents and Big 4 firms on the metrics that matter most to UAE businesses.

FeatureGeneric AgentsBig 4 / Premium Firms⚡ Fastlane
CT filing priceAED 500 – 1,500AED 5,000 – 25,000AED 249 – 999
FTA-registered tax agentOften notYesYes — TRN: 104218042400003
SBR assessment includedOften extra chargeYesIncluded in all plans
Filing turnaround1–2 weeks2–4 weeks3 hours
WhatsApp direct accessNoNoYes — your advisor direct
QFZP assessmentNot offeredAED 5,000+Included in Enterprise plan
Zero-penalty guaranteeNoNoYes — our error, we cover it
Post-filing advisoryExtra chargeRetainer requiredIncluded in every plan
Businesses servedUnknownLarge multinationals5,000+ UAE businesses

UAE Corporate Tax Penalties 2026 — What Late Filing Costs You

Under Cabinet Decision No. 129/2025 (effective 14 April 2026), penalties escalate every month. AED 249 to file. Far more to miss.

ViolationPenalty (Cabinet Decision 129/2025)Fastlane Solution
Late CT registrationAED 10,000 (fixed penalty)CT Registration — AED 199
Late filing — months 1–12AED 500 per monthFile from AED 249
Late filing — after 12 monthsAED 1,000 per monthFile from AED 249
Late payment of tax due14% annual interest on unpaid amountWe flag payment deadlines
Failure to maintain 7-year recordsAED 10,000 per violationRecords guidance included
Filing an incorrect returnAED 500 – AED 5,000+ depending on error100% accuracy review
Failure to submit audited financials (rev >AED 50M)AED 10,000+Audit coordination available

🔵 FTA Penalty Waiver Initiative — Already Accrued a Late Registration Penalty?

The Federal Tax Authority operates a penalty waiver initiative for the AED 10,000 late registration penalty. To qualify, you must file your first CT return (or annual declaration) within 7 months of your first tax period end — not the usual 9 months. For first periods ending 31 December 2025, the waiver deadline is 31 July 2026. If you already paid the penalty, it is credited back once the filing condition is met. Check eligibility on the FTA website → or WhatsApp us for a free waiver assessment →

Late CT Registration Penalty Waiver — Mind Your 7-Month Window

If your business registered late for corporate tax and received the AED 10,000 fixed penalty, the FTA waiver allows you to have it waived (or refunded if already paid) — provided you file your first CT return within 7 months of your first tax period end. For companies whose first tax period ends 31 December 2025, that deadline is 31 July 2026; for 31 March 2026 year-ends it is 31 October 2026. The clock runs from your specific period-end, not a single national date. Submit an enquiry or WhatsApp us for a free eligibility check — this takes under 10 minutes.

Miss 2 months of filing = AED 1,000 in penalties. That's 4× the cost of filing.

Miss 12 months = AED 6,000 in penalties. The longer you wait, the more it costs. File today from AED 249.

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UAE Corporate Tax Filing Deadlines 2026 & 2027

Deadline = 9 months from financial year end. Payment of any tax due is also required by the same date.

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FY 2025 (Jan–Dec 2025): File & pay by 30 September 2026
If your financial year ends 31 December 2025, your FY 2025 corporate tax return must be filed — and any tax paid — by 30 September 2026 (9 months from year-end). If this is your first tax period and you registered late, file by 31 July 2026 (7 months from period-end) to qualify for the AED 10,000 penalty waiver.
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Financial Year EndTax Period (12 months)Filing & Payment DeadlineStatus
31 December 20241 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 202430 September 2025⚠️ PASSED — file + check waiver now
31 March 20251 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 202531 December 2025⚠️ PASSED — file now
30 June 20251 Jul 2024 – 30 Jun 202531 March 2026⚠️ PASSED — file now
30 September 20251 Oct 2024 – 30 Sep 202530 June 2026⚠️ Imminent
31 December 20251 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 (FY 2025)30 September 2026📌 FY 2025 — Prepare Now
31 March 20261 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 202631 December 2026Prepare
30 June 20261 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 202631 March 2027Time Available
⏰ Penalty waiver: file within 7 months of your first tax period end Registered late and facing the AED 10,000 penalty? File your first CT return within 7 months of your first tax period end to qualify for the FTA waiver. For first periods ending 31 Dec 2025, that deadline is 31 July 2026 (31 Mar 2026 year-ends: 31 Oct 2026; 30 Jun 2026 year-ends: 31 Jan 2027).
Check Waiver Eligibility →

📌 Tax Payment Note: The filing deadline and payment deadline are the same date. Payment must reach the FTA's account by that date. Bank transfers can take 1–3 business days — do not wait until the final day. Late payment attracts 14% annual interest.

Transfer Pricing, Tax Groups & Return Amendments

Complex corporate tax topics that apply to larger businesses, multi-entity groups, and companies with related-party transactions.

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Transfer Pricing UAE

UAE CT Law Articles 34–36 require all related-party transactions to be at arm's length. Businesses with revenue ≥ AED 200M or foreign related-party dealings must file a disclosure form with their CT return. The FTA's 93,000 inspection visits in 2024 heavily targeted transfer pricing non-compliance.

Applies to: Intra-group services, related-party loans, goods transactions, and IP licensing between connected persons.

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UAE Tax Groups

Under Article 40 of Federal Decree-Law 47/2022, two or more UAE resident companies under ≥ 95% common ownership can form a Tax Group and file one consolidated return. Key benefit: tax losses of one entity offset profits of another in the same period. QFZPs cannot join a Tax Group.

Requirements: ≥ 95% ownership, same financial year, all UAE resident juridical persons, elected on EmaraTax.

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Amending a Filed Return

Filed corporate tax returns can be amended through EmaraTax within the FTA's permitted window. Common reasons: missed SBR election, incorrect QFZP classification, accounting errors, or missed deductions. Proactive voluntary disclosure attracts lower penalties than FTA-discovered errors.

Fastlane amendment service: We review your original filing, prepare the corrected computation, and submit via EmaraTax — from AED 199.

All three services are included in our Enterprise plan (AED 999) or available as standalone engagements. WhatsApp us for a free assessment →

Corporate Tax Filing in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Across the UAE

UAE corporate tax is a federal tax — the same law, the same rates, the same EmaraTax portal in every emirate. Fastlane files 100% remotely via WhatsApp and email, so your business location never delays your return. Same AED 249 starting price everywhere.

🏙️ Corporate Tax Filing Dubai

Mainland DED licenses plus every Dubai free zone — IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, Meydan, DSO, DWC, DWTC, and DIFC. Our office is in Deira, Dubai, with same-day in-person consultations available.

From AED 249 · 3-hour filing

🕌 Corporate Tax Filing Abu Dhabi

ADDED-licensed mainland companies, KEZAD and Masdar City free zone entities, and ADGM companies (which follow the federal CT regime with specific QFZP considerations). Filed fully remotely.

From AED 249 · Remote filing

🏗️ Corporate Tax Filing Sharjah

SEDD mainland licenses, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, Shams (Sharjah Media City), and SRTIP entities. SBR election support for Sharjah SMEs under the AED 3M revenue threshold.

From AED 249 · Remote filing

🏖️ Corporate Tax Filing Ajman

Ajman DED mainland businesses and Ajman Free Zone (AFZA) companies. Many Ajman SMEs qualify for Small Business Relief — we check eligibility on every return at no extra cost.

From AED 249 · SBR check included

⛰️ Corporate Tax Filing Ras Al Khaimah

RAK DED mainland licenses and RAKEZ free zone entities (including RAK ICC structures). We are RAKEZ-approved auditors, so audit and CT filing can be handled by one team.

From AED 249 · RAKEZ approved

🌊 Corporate Tax Filing Fujairah & UAQ

Fujairah municipality licenses, Fujairah Free Zone, Creative City, and Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) companies. Full EmaraTax filing handled remotely — no office visit needed.

From AED 249 · Fully remote

Wherever your trade licence was issued, your deadline is the same: 9 months from your financial year end. WhatsApp us from any emirate →

Corporate Tax Filing for Every Industry in Dubai & UAE

Every industry has unique tax considerations. Our team has filed returns across all major sectors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across all UAE emirates.

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Trading & Retail

General trading, import/export, wholesale distributors, retail stores. Standard mainland CT rules. Revenue recognition issues for long-term contracts.

Basic from AED 249
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Restaurants & F&B

Hospitality businesses: 50% entertainment deduction cap, multi-branch consolidated reporting, delivery platform income recognition.

Business from AED 499
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E-commerce & Digital

Amazon & Noon sellers, Shopify stores, SaaS, digital agencies. Natural persons threshold at AED 1M; corporate entities file regardless of amount.

Basic from AED 249
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Professional Services

Consultants, lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects. Salary extraction planning, disbursement deductibility, and client confidentiality in records.

Basic from AED 249
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Construction & Real Estate

Long-term contracts, percentage-of-completion vs completed contract, retention amounts, and commercial property income rules.

Business from AED 499
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Logistics & Transport

Fleet businesses, freight forwarders, customs agents. Depreciation schedules, fuel expense documentation, and cross-emirate operations.

Business from AED 499
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Healthcare & Medical

Clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers. DHA and MOH licensed entities, research deductions, and medical professional structures.

Business from AED 499
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Education & Training

Private schools, training institutes, nurseries, online education platforms. KHDA-licensed entities, government grant treatment.

Basic from AED 249
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Financial Services & Holding

Family offices, holding companies, investment vehicles. Participation exemption, DIFC entity rules, and global minimum tax (Pillar Two) considerations.

Enterprise from AED 999

Documents Required for Corporate Tax Filing in UAE

We keep document requirements minimal. Share what you have — we do the rest.

📄 Revenue Under AED 3M (Basic Plan)

✓ Revenue figure for the tax period
✓ EmaraTax login credentials (username + password)
✓ Trade license copy
✓ Emirates ID of owner (natural persons)
No full financial statements required for SBR elections

📊 Revenue AED 3M – 50M (Business Plan)

✓ Income Statement (Profit & Loss account)
✓ Balance Sheet (as at year-end)
✓ EmaraTax login credentials
✓ Trade license copy
✓ Prior year tax return (if applicable)
Audited financials recommended but not mandatory below AED 50M

📈 Revenue Above AED 50M (Enterprise Plan)

✓ Audited financial statements (mandatory)
✓ Income Statement & Balance Sheet
✓ Notes to financial statements
✓ EmaraTax login credentials
✓ Transfer pricing documentation (if applicable)
Audit report required by UAE CT Law for revenue ≥ AED 50M

📌 All businesses must retain supporting records for a minimum of 7 years from the end of the tax period (Art. 78, Federal Decree-Law 47/2022).

Have your documents ready? File in 3 hours.

Send us your documents and EmaraTax credentials — we handle everything from computation to FTA acknowledgment.

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7 Costly Corporate Tax Filing Mistakes UAE Businesses Make

From 5,000+ filings, these are the errors we fix most often — each one costs real money in missed relief or FTA penalties.

Forgetting to elect Small Business Relief

SBR is not automatic — it must be actively elected in the return. Businesses under AED 3M revenue that skip the election pay 9% tax they legally owed AED 0 on. SBR ends 31 Dec 2026.

Assuming 0% free zone tax means no filing

QFZPs pay 0% on qualifying income but the annual return is still mandatory. Skipping it triggers AED 500/month late-filing penalties — even when the tax due is zero.

Missing the 31 Jul 2026 penalty waiver window

Filing your first return within 7 months of your first tax period end wipes the AED 10,000 late-registration penalty. Wait for the normal 9-month deadline and the waiver is gone.

Filing accounting profit as taxable income

Taxable income is accounting profit adjusted for non-deductible expenses (fines, 50% of client entertainment, owner's salary in some structures) and exempt income. Unadjusted filings invite FTA queries and amended-return costs.

Ignoring the loss carry-forward

Prior-year tax losses can offset up to 75% of taxable income — but only if they were captured in earlier returns. A loss year with no return filed is relief permanently lost.

Misclassifying mainland income as qualifying

Free zone companies selling to the UAE mainland often book it as 0% qualifying income. It usually isn't — and breaching de minimis limits can void QFZP status for five years.

Not keeping records for 7 years

UAE CT law requires supporting records to be retained for 7 years. SBR electors are exempt from preparing full financial statements but still need revenue evidence if the FTA asks.

Worried one of these applies to you?

A 5-minute review by an FTA-registered tax agent costs nothing — fixing an FTA penalty later costs thousands.

Corporate Tax Filing UAE — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about corporate tax return filing, charges, deadlines, and compliance in Dubai and across the UAE.

Corporate tax filing at Fastlane starts from AED 249 for businesses under AED 3 million revenue. Standard filing is AED 499 (AED 3–10M revenue) and enterprise filing is AED 999 (above AED 10M). All packages include tax computation, EmaraTax submission, and a compliance check.
Corporate tax filing charges in the UAE vary widely. Most accounting firms charge AED 5,000–10,000 for basic SME filings while Big 4 firms charge AED 15,000–25,000 or more. Fastlane offers the lowest corporate tax filing charges in Dubai at AED 249 for revenue under AED 3 million, AED 499 for AED 3–10 million, and AED 999 for above AED 10 million — all including EmaraTax submission, SBR assessment, and post-filing advisory.
With Fastlane, corporate tax filing in Dubai takes as little as 3 hours once your documents are shared — including tax computation, SBR or QFZP assessment, EmaraTax submission, and FTA acknowledgment. Most accounting firms take 1–4 weeks. Same-day filing is available for urgent deadline cases.
Returns must be filed within 9 months of your financial year end. For 30 September 2025 year-ends the deadline is 30 June 2026. For 31 December 2025 year-ends (FY 2025) it is 30 September 2026. Separately, the late CT registration penalty waiver requires filing your first return within 7 months of your first tax period end — for first periods ending 31 December 2025, that is 31 July 2026.
The FTA waives the AED 10,000 late corporate tax registration penalty if you file your first corporate tax return within 7 months of the end of your first tax period, rather than the usual 9 months. A first tax period ending 31 December 2025 has a waiver deadline of 31 July 2026; a 31 March 2026 year-end has 31 October 2026. If you already paid the penalty, it is credited back once the filing condition is met. WhatsApp us for a free eligibility assessment.
SBR allows businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less to elect zero taxable income — paying AED 0 in corporate tax. It is available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026 and must be actively elected in the tax return. This is the last year SBR is available. See our Small Business Relief guide.
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) pay 0% on qualifying income and 9% on non-qualifying income. All free zone companies — IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SAIF, and others — must still file a corporate tax return annually through EmaraTax, even at 0% tax.
Yes. UAE corporate tax is a federal tax — the same law, rates, deadlines, and EmaraTax portal apply in all seven emirates. Fastlane files corporate tax returns for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain, fully remotely via WhatsApp and email. No office visit required.
Under Cabinet Decision 129/2025: AED 500/month for the first 12 months, then AED 1,000/month. Late payment attracts 14% annual interest. Late registration is a fixed AED 10,000 penalty, which can be waived if the first return is filed within 7 months of the first tax period end (for first periods ending 31 December 2025, by 31 July 2026).
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above AED 375,000. Free zone QFZPs pay 0% on qualifying income. Businesses with revenue under AED 3M can elect Small Business Relief for zero tax — but only until 31 December 2026.
Yes. Filing is mandatory for all registered taxable persons regardless of profit or loss. A loss return is still required, and the tax loss can be carried forward for future offset at up to 75% of taxable income per period.
Yes. Tax losses can be carried forward indefinitely to offset future taxable income, limited to 75% of taxable income in any single period.
Yes. Fastlane Management Consultancy is an FTA-registered Tax Agent (TRN: 104218042400003) and MoE-registered Auditor with 12+ years of UAE experience. Our team is legally authorised to prepare, review, and submit corporate tax returns on behalf of UAE businesses.
It depends on revenue. Under AED 3M: revenue figure and EmaraTax credentials (no financial statements needed for SBR elections). AED 3–50M: income statement, balance sheet, and EmaraTax credentials. Above AED 50M: audited financial statements are mandatory by law. All businesses must retain supporting records for 7 years.
EmaraTax (emara.tax.gov.ae) is the FTA's online tax administration portal. All UAE corporate tax returns, payments, and registrations are processed through it. To file, you log in with UAE Pass credentials, navigate to the corporate tax module, complete the return form, and submit electronically. Fastlane handles the full EmaraTax process on your behalf.
Natural persons including freelancers and sole proprietors are subject to UAE corporate tax only if their business turnover exceeds AED 1 million in a Gregorian calendar year. Below AED 1M, no registration or filing is required. Above AED 1M but below AED 3M, they can elect Small Business Relief for zero tax — but must still register and file. Read our freelancer corporate tax guide.
A filed return can be amended through the EmaraTax portal within the FTA's permitted timeframe. Common reasons include a missed SBR election, incorrect QFZP classification, accounting errors, or missed deductions. File amendments proactively — voluntary disclosure typically attracts lower penalties than FTA-discovered errors.
Yes. The FTA waives the AED 10,000 late registration penalty if you file your first return within 7 months of your first tax period end — for first periods ending 31 December 2025, that means by 31 July 2026. Check eligibility on the official FTA website or contact Fastlane for a free assessment.
A UAE Tax Group allows two or more UAE resident companies under at least 95% common ownership to file a single consolidated corporate tax return. The parent company (Representative Member) files on behalf of the group. Key benefit: tax losses of one member offset profits of another in the same year. QFZPs cannot join a Tax Group.
Transfer pricing rules under Articles 34–36 of UAE CT Law require transactions between related or connected parties to be at arm's length, reflecting market rates. This applies to intra-group services, loans, goods, and IP licensing. Businesses with revenue above AED 200 million or with foreign related-party transactions must submit a disclosure form with their CT return.

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All tax content on this page is prepared and reviewed against current UAE legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (administrative penalties), Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 (Small Business Relief), and official FTA corporate tax guides (CTGGIT1, CTGTXR1, CTGSTM1). Last reviewed: .

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