TAX & REGULATORY

UAE Corporate Tax Compliance

From FTA registration to annual filing — we structure your CT position correctly, especially for free zone QFZP elections.

200+Entities structured
QFZPFree zone specialists
9%Standard CT rate

UAE Corporate Tax is here. Every mainland and free zone business must register, file and prove compliance — or face penalties.

We handle the full Corporate Tax lifecycle: registration with the Federal Tax Authority, annual return preparation, QFZP (Qualifying Free Zone Person) analysis for DMCC, IFZA, DIFC and Meydan entities, Small Business Relief for revenue under AED 3M, and transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions.

What's Included

Full-scope corporate tax for UAE businesses

Tap any card to expand details. Partner-led delivery across Dubai, mainland and free zones.

01

CT registration

FTA portal registration, tax period setup and TRN linkage for new and existing entities.

02

Annual CT return

Full return preparation, review and e-filing before the statutory deadline.

03

QFZP analysis

Qualifying income assessment, substance tests and election support for free zone companies.

04

Small Business Relief

Revenue threshold analysis and election filing for eligible SMEs under AED 3M.

05

Transfer pricing

Related-party transaction documentation and arm's length benchmarking.

06

Tax health-check

Proactive review of your books to identify CT exposure before the FTA does.

Our Process

How we work with you

Click a step to explore our corporate tax workflow.

STEP 1

Assessment

We review your entity structure, revenue streams and free zone status.

STEP 2

Registration

CT registration completed on the FTA portal with correct tax periods.

STEP 3

Structuring

QFZP election, SBR assessment and transfer pricing framework documented.

STEP 4

Filing

Annual return prepared, partner-reviewed and filed — with full audit trail.

Who It's For

Built for UAE businesses like yours

Free zone cos

DMCC, IFZA, DIFC, Meydan — QFZP elections done right.

Why Shaikh Associates

Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai

12+

Years UAE accounting experience

Big 4-trained chartered accountant partners on every engagement.

3,000+

Clients served

From solo founders to multinationals across all seven UAE emirates.

4hr

Partner response time

Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner — not handed off to juniors.

FAQ

Common questions about corporate tax in the UAE

Who must register for UAE Corporate Tax?

Most UAE juridical persons — mainland LLCs, free zone companies and foreign entities with a UAE permanent establishment — must register with the Federal Tax Authority and file annual returns.

What is the UAE corporate tax rate?

The standard rate is 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000 per year. Profits up to AED 375,000 are taxed at 0%.

Can free zone companies pay 0% corporate tax?

Eligible free zone entities may qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) and pay 0% on qualifying income if substance and election requirements are met.

Do you handle QFZP analysis for DMCC and IFZA?

Yes. We assess qualifying income, substance tests and de minimis thresholds for DMCC, IFZA, DIFC, Meydan and other UAE free zones before year-end elections.

Ready to get started?

Speak with a Big 4-trained partner. Fixed fees. No surprise invoices.