Corporate Tax Services

Since the UAE introduced Corporate Tax on business profits, every mainland and most free zone entities must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), file annual returns, and stay compliant with evolving rules. Our Corporate Tax team handles the full lifecycle — registration, return preparation and filing, advisory on tax positions and Qualifying Free Zone Person status, transfer pricing, and FTA-ready documentation — for local businesses, GCC groups, and Indian and international companies operating in the UAE. We combine UAE tax law expertise with practical, sector-specific guidance so you meet every FTA deadline without overpaying or under-disclosing.

What is it?

Corporate Tax services cover everything a business needs to comply with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Corporate Tax — from initial FTA registration through annual filing, advisory and audits.

What this includes

Corporate Tax Registration

Fast, accurate FTA Corporate Tax registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance for mainland and free zone companies in the UAE.

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Corporate Tax Return Filing

Accurate preparation and FTA e-filing of your annual UAE Corporate Tax return, backed by full supporting workpapers.

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Corporate Tax Advisory

Strategic Corporate Tax advisory on structuring, Free Zone qualification, group relief and cross-border transactions for UAE businesses.

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Corporate Tax Health Check

A structured review of your UAE Corporate Tax position to catch registration, filing and documentation gaps before the FTA does.

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Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing analysis and policy design to keep related-party transactions compliant with UAE arm's-length rules.

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Transfer Pricing Documentation

FTA-compliant Transfer Pricing Documentation — Disclosure Form, Local File and Master File — prepared to the required format and deadlines.

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Tax Residency Certificate Assistance

End-to-end assistance obtaining a UAE Tax Residency Certificate for companies and individuals to claim Double Tax Treaty benefits.

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Corporate Tax Deregistration

Compliant Corporate Tax deregistration for companies ceasing operations, liquidating or merging in the UAE.

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Who needs it?

Mainland LLCs, free zone companies, branches of foreign companies, holding companies, and any UAE-incorporated entity earning taxable income above the AED 375,000 threshold, including SMEs, groups with related-party transactions, and foreign investors setting up UAE operations.

Our process

1. Free initial assessment of your tax residency, group structure and exposure
2. FTA registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance
3. Ongoing bookkeeping and tax-position review through the financial year
4. Corporate Tax return preparation, review and FTA e-filing
5. Post-filing support for FTA queries, assessments or audits

Timeline

Registration typically completed within 3–7 working days of document submission. Annual return filing is due within 9 months of financial year-end; we recommend starting preparation 6–8 weeks before the deadline.

Cost factors

Driven by entity type (mainland vs free zone), annual revenue and transaction volume, number of related-party/related transactions, group complexity (single entity vs multiple UAE entities), and whether transfer pricing documentation is required.

Benefits

- Avoid FTA penalties for late registration, filing or incorrect disclosures
- Legally optimize your effective tax rate, including Free Zone 0% qualification
- Single point of contact for registration, filing, advisory and audits
- Sector-specific guidance (real estate, trading, e-commerce, holding structures)
- Audit-ready records if the FTA raises a query

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all UAE companies have to register for Corporate Tax?

Yes — nearly all UAE mainland and free zone entities must register with the FTA regardless of whether they currently owe tax, including Qualifying Free Zone Persons and dormant entities in most cases. Failure to register by your deadline triggers an automatic FTA penalty.

What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate?

Standard UAE Corporate Tax is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, with a separate regime for large multinational groups under the OECD Pillar Two rules. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can retain a 0% rate on qualifying income if strict conditions are met.

What happens if I miss my Corporate Tax filing deadline?

The FTA imposes fixed administrative penalties for late registration and late filing, with additional penalties accruing the longer the delay continues. Acting early — even a late voluntary disclosure — reduces exposure compared to waiting for an FTA notice.