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Corporate Tax Filing UAE

Accurate annual Corporate Tax return preparation and FTA submission for UAE businesses. File within 9 months of your financial year end. Licensed consultants handle everything — custom pricing based on your business.

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Overview

What Is a Corporate Tax Return?

A Corporate Tax return is an annual declaration submitted to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) via the EmaraTax portal. It summarises your business's taxable income, eligible deductions, and the amount of corporate tax owed for the financial year.

All Corporate Tax-registered businesses in the UAE must file a return for every Tax Period — even if taxable income is zero. A nil return is still mandatory. Missing the deadline results in significant FTA penalties regardless of whether any tax is owed.

Filing Deadline — 9 Months After Financial Year End

Your Corporate Tax return and any tax payment due must be submitted within 9 months of the end of your financial year. For example, if your financial year ends 31 December 2024, your deadline is 30 September 2025. We always submit well before the deadline to eliminate any risk.

Source: Federal Tax Authority — tax.gov.ae

9 Months From financial year end to filing deadline

Same Date Tax payment due with the return

⚠ FTA Penalties for Late Corporate Tax Filing

AED 500 / month Late filing or late payment penalty for the first 12 months

AED 1,000 / month Penalty from month 13 onwards until the return is filed and tax paid

Source: Federal Tax Authority — tax.gov.ae

Pricing

Flexible Pricing Based on Your Business

We do not charge a fixed fee for Corporate Tax filing because every business is different. A sole establishment with minimal transactions has different requirements from an LLC with multiple revenue streams. Contact us for a free consultation and we will provide a clear, transparent quote upfront — no hidden charges.

What Determines Your Fee

Our Corporate Tax filing fee is based on the specific requirements of your business. You will know the exact cost before we start — always.

Business type — sole establishment, LLC, free zone

Annual transaction volume and revenue size

Quality and completeness of your financial records

Free zone qualifying income and exemption eligibility

What You Get

What Our Corporate Tax Filing Service Includes

We handle the complete CT return process from financial review to FTA submission and payment coordination. You share your records — we do the rest.

Review of financial statements and accountsWe review your income, expenses, and financial records for the tax period

Calculation of taxable income and deductionsWe apply all eligible deductions and adjustments to arrive at your correct taxable income

Free zone qualifying income assessmentWhere applicable, we identify qualifying income eligible for the 0% free zone rate

CT return preparation and FTA submissionWe complete and file your return on the EmaraTax portal before your 9-month deadline

Tax payment coordinationWe calculate the exact tax due and advise on payment via EmaraTax before the deadline

Filing confirmation and audit-ready recordsWe share the FTA acknowledgement and maintain your records for future FTA queries

What to Prepare

Documents Required for Corporate Tax Filing

Share these with us via WhatsApp or email and we handle the rest. We will send you a detailed checklist once we confirm your business type and filing requirements.

Income Statement (Profit and Loss)

Balance Sheet

Sales and Purchase Invoices

Bank Statements for the Tax Period

Corporate Tax TRN Certificate

Valid UAE Trade Licence

The Process

How Our Corporate Tax Filing Process Works

Free Consultation and Quote

We review your business type, financial year, and filing requirements. We provide a clear, fixed quote before we begin — no surprises.

Share Your Financial Records

Send your income statement, balance sheet, invoices, and bank statements via WhatsApp or email. We review everything carefully.

We Prepare and Submit

We calculate your taxable income, apply deductions, and file your CT return on EmaraTax well before your 9-month deadline.

Confirmation and Records

We share the FTA filing confirmation immediately and advise on any tax payment due. Records are kept for future audit readiness.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Corporate Tax Filing UAE

When is the Corporate Tax return deadline in the UAE?+

The Corporate Tax return must be filed within 9 months of the end of your financial year. For example, if your financial year ends 31 December 2024, the deadline is 30 September 2025. Tax payment is due at the same time as the return. Source: Federal Tax Authority — tax.gov.ae

What are the penalties for late Corporate Tax filing?+

The FTA imposes a penalty of AED 500 per month for the first 12 months of late filing or late payment. From the 13th month onwards, this rises to AED 1,000 per month until the return is submitted and tax settled. These penalties apply even if no tax is owed. Source: Federal Tax Authority — tax.gov.ae

Do I need to file a Corporate Tax return if I have no taxable income?+

Yes. All Corporate Tax-registered businesses must file an annual return even if their taxable income is zero or they are exempt. A nil return is still mandatory and missing it attracts the same late filing penalties of AED 500 per month.

How much does Corporate Tax filing cost with Finhub Middle East?+

Our Corporate Tax filing fee is custom-quoted based on your business size, transaction volume, and financial records. Contact us via WhatsApp for a free consultation — we provide a fixed, transparent quote before we begin with no hidden charges.

Do I need audited financial statements for Corporate Tax filing?+

Audited financial statements are not mandatory for all businesses under the current Corporate Tax law, however they are strongly recommended. Well-maintained and accurate accounts reduce the risk of FTA queries and make your return straightforward to prepare. Our accounting service keeps your books in the right condition year-round.

Can free zone companies benefit from a 0% Corporate Tax rate?+

Yes, if the free zone company earns qualifying income in a designated free zone and meets the FTA substance requirements. However, they must still register and file a Corporate Tax return annually. We assess your eligibility for the 0% rate as part of our filing service.

What happens if I have not yet registered for Corporate Tax?+

You must register before you can file. Late registration carries a separate penalty of AED 10,000. Contact us immediately and we will handle Corporate Tax registration and filing together to get you fully compliant as quickly as possible.

What is the corporate tax rate in the UAE?+

The standard rate is 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000 per year. Profits up to AED 375,000 are taxed at 0%. Free zone businesses with qualifying income may also benefit from a 0% rate, subject to FTA criteria.

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