Registration, return filing, deregistration and advisory — delivered by an FTA-Registered Tax Agent and MoE-Approved Auditor, with senior Chartered-Accountant review before anything is filed. Transparent, fixed fees. No jargon, no surprises.
📞 Speak to a consultant: +971 55 127 3479
Since UAE Corporate Tax took effect for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, almost every business — mainland or free zone — has to register, and most have to file. Whether you're a start-up on your first return, a Qualifying Free Zone Person protecting a 0% position, or a dormant company that still needs to file a nil return, our corporate tax consultants in Dubai take the whole obligation off your plate.
We're not a form-filling shop. As an FTA-Registered Tax Agent we can deal with the Federal Tax Authority directly on your behalf, and every return is reviewed by a senior Chartered Accountant before it's submitted — because a corporate tax return is legally binding, and getting it wrong means penalties or a Voluntary Disclosure later.
From first registration to final deregistration — and everything in between.
The key facts our clients ask about most — and where a consultant makes the difference.
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000; 9% above it. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can apply 0% to qualifying income where all conditions are met.
Mainland and free zone companies, and natural persons in business above the threshold. Even 0% and dormant companies generally must register and file.
The return is filed and tax paid within nine months of your tax-period end — e.g. 30 September 2025 for a 31 December 2024 year-end.
Revenue of AED 3M or less can elect to be treated as having no taxable income — available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026.
A business that ceases or liquidates must deregister for corporate tax within three months, or face penalties.
Late registration, filing and payment all carry penalties; incorrect returns are corrected via Voluntary Disclosure. A tax agent helps you avoid — or manage — them.
No quote-then-upsell. Our core corporate tax fees are fixed and public — you know the cost before you commit.
The 5% VAT is charged on our service fee, regardless of whether your company is VAT-registered. Larger transaction volumes or complex positions are quoted after a brief review — always upfront, never a surprise.
| Typical provider | Fastlane | |
|---|---|---|
| FTA-Registered Tax Agent | Not always | ✓ Yes — we act with the FTA for you |
| Senior Chartered Accountant review before filing | Rarely | ✓ Every return |
| Transparent, published pricing | Quote on request | ✓ Fixed fees, upfront |
| Free Zone / QFZP expertise | Varies | ✓ 50+ free zone entities |
| Registration → filing → deregistration | Piecemeal | ✓ End to end |
| Also MoE-Approved Auditor | No | ✓ Audit-ready under one roof |
Corporate tax is a regulated area — who signs your return and who can face the FTA on your behalf makes a real difference. Ours are named, not generic.
We review your position — entity type, revenue, free zone status — and confirm what you need.
Registration and TRN if needed; books and taxable-income computation for your period.
A Chartered Accountant checks the numbers and the return before anything is submitted.
We file with the FTA, keep your EmaraTax records current, and handle any follow-up.
Almost every business does. UAE corporate tax applies to companies and other juridical persons, including mainland and free zone entities, and to natural persons carrying on a business or business activity above the threshold. Even free zone companies and those expecting to pay 0% must register and obtain a Tax Registration Number, and dormant companies are generally still required to register and file. A corporate tax consultant can confirm your obligation and the FTA deadline for your licence.
The headline rate is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income where all conditions are met, with 9% applying to non-qualifying income. A different rate can apply to large multinationals under global minimum tax rules.
Free zone companies are within the scope of corporate tax and must register. A Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can apply the 0% rate to its qualifying income if it meets the conditions — adequate substance, qualifying income, the de minimis test and audited financial statements, among others. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. Assessing and maintaining QFZP status is one of the main reasons free zone businesses use a corporate tax consultant.
The corporate tax return must be filed, and any tax paid, within nine months of the end of the relevant tax period. For a financial year ending 31 December 2024, for example, the return is due by 30 September 2025. There is a single return per tax period; late filing and late payment attract penalties.
Small Business Relief lets a resident business with revenue of AED 3 million or less in the current and all previous tax periods elect to be treated as having no taxable income for that period, which simplifies its return. It is available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. Qualifying Free Zone Persons and members of large multinational groups cannot use it. A consultant can confirm eligibility and file the short-form return correctly.
You are not obliged to appoint a registered tax agent, but using one gives you a professional who can deal with the Federal Tax Authority on your behalf, respond to notices, and represent you in disputes. Fastlane is an FTA-Registered Tax Agent, so we can act for you directly with the FTA — not every provider can.
Fastlane publishes fixed fees: corporate tax registration from AED 199 + VAT, corporate tax return filing from AED 249 + VAT for businesses with revenue below AED 3 million, and corporate tax deregistration from AED 399 + VAT. Advisory and more complex engagements are quoted after a short review of your position. The 5% VAT is on our service fee, regardless of whether your company is VAT-registered.
Missing the registration deadline carries an administrative penalty, and late filing or late payment of the return attract further penalties. If a return was filed incorrectly, it is corrected through a Voluntary Disclosure, which can carry its own penalty. Acting promptly — and, where available, using any FTA penalty-relief initiative — is the best way to limit exposure. A tax agent can help you register, file and, if needed, manage penalties with the FTA.
Tell us about your company and we'll confirm your obligations, deadlines and a fixed fee — usually within 24 hours.
📞 +971 55 127 3479 · 📍 Office 33, Sheikh Rashid Building, Al Souq Street, Dubai