Businesses operating in the UAE, including Mainland and Free Zone companies, are subject to the UAE Corporate Tax regime, which applies to financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023. Corporate Tax obligations are determined based on the company’s financial year, and eligible businesses may have registration and filing requirements even where a 0% Corporate Tax rate applies.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has specific deadlines and documentation requirements for Corporate Tax compliance. Non-compliance may result in administrative penalties, making timely and accurate registration, filing, and record-keeping essential for maintaining your business’s tax compliance.
At Growth Zone, we help businesses manage their Corporate Tax requirements efficiently, from registration and documentation to filing and ongoing compliance support.
Businesses with annual taxable profits up to AED 375,000 benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate. However, all businesses must still complete their corporate tax filing annually with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to remain compliant.
Companies with taxable income exceeding AED 375,000 are required to pay a 9% corporate tax on the excess amount. Timely corporate tax filing and submission are crucial to avoid any corporate tax penalties.
Small businesses operating on the UAE mainland with a turnover under AED 3 million qualify for corporate tax relief and pay a 0% tax rate on net profits. Despite this relief, these businesses are still required to complete corporate tax return filing and undergo tax audits as part of the compliance process.
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Corporate Tax is a federal tax imposed on the taxable income of businesses and other entities that fall within the scope of the UAE Corporate Tax regime.
Businesses and entities that fall within the scope of UAE Corporate Tax may be required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The registration requirements depend on the entity, its activities, and applicable tax rules
Free Zone companies are generally within the scope of UAE Corporate Tax. However, qualifying Free Zone Persons may be eligible for a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income, subject to meeting the applicable requirements.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to taxable supplies of goods and services in the UAE. The standard VAT rate is 5%, subject to applicable rules and exceptions.
Businesses whose taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory VAT registration threshold are generally required to register for VAT. Voluntary registration may also be available where the applicable threshold is met.
The mandatory VAT registration threshold is generally AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and imports over the relevant period. The voluntary registration threshold is generally AED 187,500.
Yes. Growth Zone can assist eligible businesses with Corporate Tax registration, documentation, application submission, and related compliance procedures.
A Corporate Tax return is a filing submitted to the FTA that reports the company’s relevant financial and tax information for the applicable tax period and determines the Corporate Tax liability, where applicable.