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Corporate Tax
Registration Now
@
249 AED
120 AED
Don’t let your Trade License deadline pass. Our tax experts handle the entire registration process on the EmaraTax portal, ensuring an accurate, error-free submission that protects your business from unnecessary fines.
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Eligibility of
Corporate Tax Registration
Corporate Tax applies to most businesses operating in the UAE, including those in Free Zones and individuals conducting business activities. It is designed to align the UAE with global transparency standards and applies to “Taxable Persons” as defined by the FTA.
- Juridical Persons: All UAE-incorporated entities like LLCs, PJSCs, and Private Companies.
- Natural Persons: Individuals conducting business or commercial activities in the UAE with an annual turnover exceeding AED 1,000,000.
- Free Zone Entities: All Free Zone businesses must register, though they may qualify for a 0% rate if they meet “Qualifying” criteria.
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When Should You Register?
The FTA has set specific deadlines for registration based on the month your original Trade License was issued. Missing these dates leads to an immediate administrative penalty, making proactive registration essential.
- Fixed Deadlines: You must register according to the FTA’s published schedule (e.g., licenses issued in Jan/Feb have the earliest deadlines).
- New Businesses: Entities incorporated on or after March 1, 2024, must register within 3 months of their incorporation date.
- Immediate Compliance: If your deadline has passed or is approaching this month, you must submit your application immediately to avoid further fines.
Required Documents
For a Corporate Tax application, the documentation must be current and reflect the legal structure of the company. Clear digital scans are required to ensure the FTA can verify the business identity without requesting additional info.
- Legal Documents: A valid Trade License and Memorandum of Association (MOA).
- Identity Proof: Passport copies and Emirates IDs of the owners and the authorized signatory.
- Business Details: Contact information, physical address (Ejari), and details of any branches.
How Much Time Does It Take?
Official approval typically arrives within 1 to 20 business days, depending on the FTA’s current review volume.
Be aware of “24-hour” promises; since the final decision lies solely with the FTA, any guarantee of a 1-day turnaround is misleading. We focus on accuracy to get your TRN as fast as the law allows.
What Happens After Registration?
Once registered, you will receive a Corporate Tax Registration Number, which is separate from your TRN for VAT. This officially places your business on the UAE’s federal tax map and starts your compliance cycle.
Tax ID Issuance: You will receive a unique Corporate Tax Number and a registration certificate.
Financial Year Tracking: You must maintain accurate financial records to calculate your taxable income at the end of your tax period.
Annual Filing: Businesses must file a Corporate Tax Return and pay any due tax within 9 months from the end of their relevant Tax Period.
Yes. Corporate Tax is a separate tax regime from VAT with its own registration requirements and Tax ID. Even if you have a TRN for VAT, you are legally required to obtain a Corporate Tax Registration Number to avoid the AED 10,000 non-compliance penalty.
Yes. Registration is mandatory for all taxable persons, regardless of their profit levels. While you may qualify for a 0% tax rate on profits up to AED 375,000, you cannot benefit from this rate or comply with the law unless you are officially registered with the FTA.
Absolutely. Every Free Zone entity is considered a "Taxable Person" under the law and must complete the registration process. Registering is the only way to establish your status as a "Qualifying Free Zone Person" to potentially benefit from the 0% incentive on qualifying income.
Corporate Tax applies to individuals (Natural Persons) only if their total turnover from business activities in the UAE exceeds AED 1,000,000 in a calendar year. If you cross this threshold, you must register by the deadline (typically March 31st of the following year) to remain compliant.
Small Business Relief (SBR) allows eligible UAE businesses with revenue below AED 3,000,000 to be treated as having no taxable income. However, this relief is not automatic; you must first register for Corporate Tax and then elect for SBR during your annual tax filing.
What If You Don’t Register?
The FTA has introduced strict administrative penalties for businesses that fail to register within the specified timelines. Beyond the initial fine, non-compliance can trigger audits and restrict your business’s legal standing.
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