Corporate Tax Registration and Filing
Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022, every taxable entity must file an annual Corporate Tax return and settle payments within 9 months of their financial year-end. Avoid the steep late penalties and interest with our FTA-compliant filing packages.
Corporate Tax Impact Assessment – Evaluation of the impact of corporate tax regulations on business operations, financials, and compliance requirements.
Corporate Tax Transition Support for First Tax Period – End-to-end assistance in adapting to corporate tax regulations during the initial tax implementation period.
Corporate Tax Registration and Compliances – Support with corporate tax registration, filing obligations, and ongoing compliance management.
Transfer Pricing Impact Assessment and Benchmarking Analysis – Analysis of intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and market benchmarks.
Tax Residency Certificate – Assistance in obtaining tax residency certificates to benefit from international tax treaties and avoid double taxation.
Assistance in Applying for Tax Reliefs/Exemptions – Guidance in identifying and applying for eligible tax reliefs, incentives, and exemptions.
Tax Representation from Corporate Tax Perspective – Professional representation and support in dealing with tax authorities on corporate tax matters.
Steps to Set Up Your Business
A simple, step-by-step process designed to make your business setup in the UAE smooth, fast, and hassle-free.
Determine Your Tax Profile & Eligibility
Before hitting the portal, you must analyze how the law applies to the specific entity type.
Register on the EmaraTax Portal
Every taxable legal entity must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to obtain a dedicated Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN)—even if the company expects zero profit or qualifies for a 0% Free Zone rate.
Implement Tax-Compliant Accounting
The FTA assesses commercial substance and actual numbers rather than legal form alone. You cannot safely back-date or patch your accounting at the end of the year. -Accounting Standard: Keep complete financial records prepared in accordance with accepted standards (such as IFRS). -Track Non-Deductible Expenses: Adjust accounting profits by identifying items that cannot be fully deducted for tax purposes, such as: Entertainment expenses: Only 50% deductible. Administrative fines and penalties: Completely non-deductible. Related-party transactions: Must be documented and kept strictly at "arm's length" under Transfer Pricing rules. -Record Retention: All ledgers, invoices, bank statements, and tax calculations must be securely archived for a minimum of 7 years.
Compute, File, and Pay
Filing your return and settling any outstanding tax liabilities are treated as a single, unified action. The 9-Month Rule: The final Corporate Tax return must be submitted, and payments settled, within 9 months from the end of the company's financial year (e.g., for a financial year ending December 31, the absolute final deadline is September 30 of the following year).
