Corporate Tax Registration
UAE Corporate Tax applies to most businesses from June 2023. We manage your FTA registration, advise on exemptions, and ensure your filings are on time.
Corporate Tax
About UAE Corporate Tax
The UAE introduced federal Corporate Tax at a rate of 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000 for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. All UAE businesses are required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within three months of their financial year end.
Prism 7 Corporate manages your FTA registration, advises on your tax status and any qualifying exemptions — including Small Business Relief and Qualifying Free Zone Person status — and supports your annual filing obligations.
What's Included
Our Corporate Tax Service
Corporate Tax Registration
We prepare and submit your UAE corporate tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority — covering entity details, financial year confirmation, and supporting documentation.
Deregistration Support
Where a company ceases trading or is restructured, we handle the corporate tax deregistration process with the FTA, including the required documentation and timing considerations.
Taxable Person Determination
Not every UAE entity is subject to corporate tax in the same way. We advise on your taxable status and the implications for your specific entity type and activity.
Registration Deadline Awareness
The FTA enforces specific registration deadlines tied to your financial year end. We track these on your behalf and ensure submission happens within the required window.
FTA Portal Submission
We handle all FTA portal interactions — account creation, form submission, document upload — so registration is completed without requiring your direct portal access.
How It Works
Simple, Transparent Process
Get in Touch
Reach out via phone, email, or our contact form — our team responds within one business day.
Free Consultation
We assess your specific requirements at no cost and provide a clear, itemised quote covering all fees and timelines.
We Handle Everything
Our team manages every step — documents, authority submissions, liaison, and tracking — keeping you informed throughout.
Handover & Support
Once complete, your documents are handed over with a renewal calendar. We remain your point of contact for all future requirements.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
UAE Corporate Tax Registration — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Federal Tax Authority has made Corporate Tax registration mandatory for all businesses operating in the UAE, regardless of whether the business expects to have a tax liability. This includes mainland companies, freezone entities, and branches of foreign companies. Failure to register by the applicable deadline results in penalties.
The standard UAE Corporate Tax rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is subject to a 0% rate. Qualifying freezone entities may benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to conditions. Multinationals within scope of the OECD global minimum tax rules face a 15% effective rate under a top-up mechanism.
The first tax period depends on when the business was incorporated and its accounting year-end. Returns are filed nine months after the end of the relevant tax period. We determine the applicable filing deadline for your specific entity and ensure the return is prepared and submitted on time.
UAE Corporate Tax law requires businesses to maintain financial records and supporting documents for a minimum of seven years. This includes invoices, contracts, bank statements, and audited financial statements where applicable. Records must be sufficient to verify taxable income, allowable deductions, and any elections made — such as small business relief or qualifying freezone status.
Most legitimate business expenses incurred in generating taxable income are deductible, including staff salaries, rent, operating costs, and depreciation. However, certain items are specifically disallowed — including fines and penalties, 50% of entertainment expenses, and payments to related parties that do not reflect arm's length pricing. Transfer pricing documentation requirements apply to transactions between related parties.
Have a question about corporate tax registration? Our team can walk you through the process.
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Our team will manage your FTA registration and advise on your tax obligations. Get in touch today for a free initial assessment.
