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Corporate Tax Filing
Starts @ 999 AED 500 AED

Corporate Tax
Filing Starts@
999 AED 500 AED

Transition from registration to compliance with expert tax filing services. We ensure your financial statements are fully aligned with FTA standards, maximizing your eligible deductions while guaranteeing on-time submission to avoid costly penalties.

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Who Must File?

Every “Taxable Person” registered for Corporate Tax in the UAE is required to file a tax return, regardless of their profit levels or whether they owe tax. This includes businesses qualifying for the 0% rate and those eligible for Small Business Relief.

All Registered Entities: Every company with a Corporate Tax Registration Number.
0% Profit Businesses: Even if your taxable income is below AED 375,000, a filing is mandatory to claim the 0% rate.
Free Zone & Individuals: Qualifying Free Zone Persons and individuals exceeding the AED 1,000,000 turnover threshold.

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When Should You File?

The filing window is strictly regulated and is based on the end of your financial year. Missing this window is not an option, as the FTA monitors these deadlines to trigger automatic compliance checks.

9-Month Deadline: Your return and payment must be submitted within 9 months from the end of your relevant Tax Period.

Financial Year Alignment: For most businesses ending their year in December, the first filing deadline is September of the following year.

How to File?

Filing is a digital process completed through the EmaraTax portal, requiring a reconciliation of your accounting profits to your taxable income. Our team handles the technical data entry and tax computations to ensure a seamless upload.

Tax Computation: Adjusting your accounting net profit for tax-deductible expenses and non-taxable income.
Portal Submission: Completing the specialized CT Return forms on the EmaraTax platform.
Payment Integration: Facilitating the tax payment (if applicable) through the portal’s secure channels.

Required Documents

Accurate filing depends on the quality of your underlying financial records. You must have your books of accounts ready and reconciled to support the figures declared in your tax return.

Financial Statements: Comprehensive Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements for the tax period.
Trial Balance: A detailed breakdown of all accounts used to generate the financial reports.
Tax Adjustments Schedule: Documentation showing specific adjustments made for tax purposes (e.g., entertainment caps, depreciation).
Audit Reports: While not always mandatory for all, audited financials are highly recommended for larger entities and certain Free Zone statuses.

What Happens After Filing?

Submitting your return is the final step in your annual tax cycle, resulting in a formal acknowledgment from the FTA. It also sets the stage for your financial planning for the upcoming year.

Submission Receipt: You will receive a formal “Filing Confirmation” from the FTA for your records.
Payment Settlement: If tax is due, you must ensure the payment is cleared by the 9-month deadline.
Record Retention: You must legally store all supporting documents for at least 7 years in case of a future FTA audit.

Can I file my Corporate Tax return if I haven't audited my accounts?

The FTA requires all taxable persons to maintain financial statements. While only certain entities (like large companies or specific Free Zone businesses) are legally required to have audited accounts, it is highly recommended for all businesses to ensure the data filed is accurate and defensible.

What if my business made a loss this year?

You are still required to file a return. In fact, filing a loss is beneficial because it allows you to "carry forward" those losses to offset profits in future tax years, effectively reducing your future tax liability.

Is the Corporate Tax filing the same as my VAT return?

No. VAT returns are typically filed quarterly or monthly and focus on sales and purchases. Corporate Tax filing is an annual requirement that focuses on the overall net profit of your business after all adjustments.

Can I amend a return after it has been filed?

If you discover an error, you can submit a Voluntary Disclosure to correct the return. However, doing this before the FTA initiates an audit is crucial to minimize potential penalties for "incorrect filing."

Does "Small Business Relief" mean I don't have to do anything?

No. Even if you qualify for Small Business Relief (revenue below AED 3M), you must still register for Corporate Tax, file an annual return, and explicitly "elect" for the relief within that return to benefit from it.

What If You Don’t Register?

The consequences of non-filing or late filing are significantly higher than registration delays. The FTA views failure to file as a serious compliance breach, often leading to manual inspections.