UAE Corporate Tax Registration & Filing

Corporate Tax is now part of running a business in the UAE. Whether you are a mainland company, a free-zone entity or a branch, the difference between a smooth filing and an expensive assessment is the quality of the work behind the number.

We begin with a review of your legal structure, licence activity, ownership and financial statements to confirm your Corporate Tax position. From there we handle registration on the EmaraTax portal, prepare the computation from your audited or management figures, apply the reliefs and adjustments that legitimately reduce your liability, and file the return before the deadline.

For free-zone companies the analysis matters most. Qualifying income, de minimis limits, the treatment of transactions with mainland and related parties, and whether you meet the substance requirements all need to be documented properly. We prepare that position with you in writing so it stands up to review.

If you are part of a group, we also address transfer pricing: related-party transactions, disclosure forms and the documentation that supports an arm's-length position. And if the FTA raises a query or an assessment, we handle the correspondence and prepare the response.

What is included

The scope below is our standard service. Anything outside it is agreed in writing before the work starts, so nothing arrives as a surprise invoice.

Corporate Tax registration on the EmaraTax portal
Tax computation and adjustment schedules from your financial statements
Free-zone qualifying income and de minimis analysis
Small Business Relief eligibility and application
Transfer pricing policy, related-party disclosures and documentation
Loss relief, group relief and foreign tax credit assessments
Preparation and submission of the annual Corporate Tax return
Response to FTA queries, clarifications and voluntary disclosures

Why clients choose us for this

Registration deadlines are not optional

Missing a registration or filing deadline exposes you to administrative penalties that grow quickly. We track every deadline for you and confirm each submission in writing.

Positions you can defend

We do not promise the lowest number — we build a position that is correct, documented and defensible, which is what protects you if the FTA asks questions later.

Before you engage us

When does my company need to register for Corporate Tax?

Every taxable person must register by the deadline set by the FTA, which depends on the date of licence issuance and the emirate. We confirm your specific deadline and complete registration before it falls due.

Is a free-zone company exempt?

Not automatically. A free-zone entity may benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, but it must meet the conditions, monitor de minimis thresholds and file a return. We assess your eligibility and document the basis.

Do small businesses have to pay Corporate Tax?

Small Business Relief may apply where revenue is within the threshold set by the FTA, but relief must still be claimed in a filed return and the conditions must be met. We confirm eligibility each year.