UAE Corporate Tax Compliance
From FTA registration to annual filing — we structure your CT position correctly, especially for free zone QFZP elections.
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.
Full-scope corporate tax for UAE businesses
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CT registration
FTA portal registration, tax period setup and TRN linkage for new and existing entities.
Annual CT return
Full return preparation, review and e-filing before the statutory deadline.
QFZP analysis
Qualifying income assessment, substance tests and election support for free zone companies.
Small Business Relief
Revenue threshold analysis and election filing for eligible SMEs under AED 3M.
Transfer pricing
Related-party transaction documentation and arm's length benchmarking.
Tax health-check
Proactive review of your books to identify CT exposure before the FTA does.
How we work with you
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Assessment
We review your entity structure, revenue streams and free zone status.
Registration
CT registration completed on the FTA portal with correct tax periods.
Structuring
QFZP election, SBR assessment and transfer pricing framework documented.
Filing
Annual return prepared, partner-reviewed and filed — with full audit trail.
Built for UAE businesses like yours
Free zone cos
DMCC, IFZA, DIFC, Meydan — QFZP elections done right.
Mainland LLCs
Standard 9% CT compliance with optimised deductions.
Groups
Multi-entity transfer pricing and consolidated CT planning.
New registrants
First-time CT registration bundled with company setup.
Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai
Years UAE accounting experience
Big 4-trained chartered accountant partners on every engagement.
Clients served
From solo founders to multinationals across all seven UAE emirates.
Partner response time
Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner — not handed off to juniors.
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.
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