What you need to know
UAE Corporate Tax Registration
UAE corporate tax registration applies to most businesses above the statutory revenue threshold and to certain entities by default. AEG assesses your obligation, registers your business with the Federal Tax Authority and prepares the required financial disclosures. We advise on deductible expenses, filing deadlines and payment schedules, and manage FTA correspondence throughout the year. Our approach keeps you compliant without over-engineering your tax position, so you meet deadlines accurately and confidently.
What we handle for you
What AEG handles for corporate tax
- Taxability and threshold assessment
- Federal Tax Authority registration
- Financial record preparation and review
- Corporate tax return filing and payment advice
- Ongoing FTA correspondence and amendments
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How it works
How AEG manages UAE corporate tax
Eligibility Check
We review your turnover, profits and entity type to confirm registration requirements.
Filing Setup
We register with the FTA and establish the accounting records needed for returns.
Return Preparation
We calculate taxable income, deductions and any small-business relief.
Submission
We file the corporate tax return and confirm payment deadlines.
Compliance
We manage FTA queries, amendments and the next filing cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions.
When did UAE corporate tax start?
Corporate tax applies to most businesses from 1 June 2023. AEG advises whether your entity is subject to tax and by when.
What is the UAE corporate tax rate?
The standard rate is 9% on taxable profit above the threshold, with a 0% rate for small business relief where applicable. AEG calculates your position.
Do Free Zone companies pay corporate tax?
Free Zone companies may qualify for a 0% rate on qualifying income if they meet substance and other conditions. AEG reviews your eligibility.
How do I register for corporate tax?
AEG registers your business with the Federal Tax Authority, prepares financial records and submits the required disclosures.
What is the corporate tax threshold?
The statutory threshold is AED 375,000 of taxable profit. AEG assesses your revenue, expenses and deductions.
Can AEG file corporate tax returns?
Yes. We prepare and submit returns, respond to FTA queries and manage payment deadlines.
Do I need a separate tax registration for VAT?
VAT registration is separate. AEG handles VAT and corporate tax registration together where needed.
What records must I keep?
Invoices, contracts, bank statements and accounting records for at least five years. AEG sets up a compliant record-keeping system.
Register and file UAE corporate tax with confidence
AEG assesses your obligation, sets up EmaraTax and prepares your FTA filings accurately and on time.
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