Corporate Tax Registration
Corporate Tax Registration
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What is Corporate Tax in the UAE?
Corporate tax, also referred to as business profits tax or corporate income tax, is a direct levy on the net earnings of companies and business entities. Implemented in 2023 under Federal Decree-Law No. 47, it applies to all firms with a trade license, covering both mainland and free zone establishments. The standard rate is set at 9%, but only on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000, while profits below this limit remain tax-free. This system aims to foster economic development while aligning with global tax compliance standards.most professionalism. Our expertise spans Accounting, Bookkeeping, Annual Financial Statement Preparation, Corporate Tax VenturesBiz, and VAT VenturesBiz, managing every detail with precision and care.
Who Needs to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE?
Natural Persons (Individuals)
- Freelancers and sole proprietors - working under their own name are required to register once their revenue exceeds AED 1 million.
- Businesses with revenue under AED 3 million, eligible for Small Business Relief, still need to complete registration to receive the exemptions.
Legal Entities (Juridical Persons)
- Both mainland companies and free zone entities are required to register.
- Free zone companies might be eligible for tax benefits, but registration is still mandatory.
- Overseas businesses operating in the UAE must also register for corporate tax.
- Entities that qualify as Public Benefit Entities (QPBE).
Corporate Tax Registration Exemptions in the UAE
- Automatically Exempt Entities: Government bodies and government-controlled organizations listed in a Cabinet Decision are automatically exempt.
- Entities Exempt with Notification: Businesses involved in extractive or non-extractive natural resources must inform the Ministry of Finance to become eligible for exemption.
- Exempt by Cabinet Decision: Public benefit organizations, pension funds, and investment funds can be exempt if they satisfy the criteria set by the Cabinet.
- Exempt with FTA Approval: Certain subsidiaries of already exempt entities must request exemption and may not need to register for Corporate Tax.
Corporate Tax Rates
For Resident Taxable Persons:
- Taxable Income not exceeding AED 375,000 : 0% Corporate Tax rate.
- Taxable Income exceeding AED 375,000: 9% Corporate Tax rate.
For Qualifying Free Zone Persons
- 0% Corporate Tax rate.
- Taxable Income that does not meet the Qualifying Income definition: 9% Corporate Tax rate.
Corporate Tax Registration Timeline
For Juridical Persons
Resident Persons Started Before March 1, 2024:
- There are no set registration deadlines for 2025 since registration was due in 2024. If you haven’t registered yet, you must do so right away to prevent any penalties.
Resident Persons Started On or After March 1, 2024:
- Any person considered a resident and incorporated, established, or officially recognised in the UAE on or after March 1, 2024, is required to register for corporate tax within three months from the date of their incorporation, establishment, or recognition.
- Any person considered a resident but incorporated, established, or recognised outside the UAE must register for corporate tax within three months after the end of their financial year, provided they are effectively managed and controlled from the UAE.
Non-Resident Persons
- Non-resident individuals or entities that had a permanent establishment in the UAE before March 1, 2024, should have completed registration in 2024. If not, registration must be done immediately to comply with the law.
- Non-resident individuals or entities establishing a permanent presence in the UAE on or after March 1, 2024, are required to register within six months of setting up.
- Non-resident individuals or entities with a taxable connection (nexus) in the UAE must register within three months of meeting the conditions to be recognized as taxable persons.
- Resident Persons: If their annual turnover in 2024 surpasses the set threshold, they are required to register for corporate tax by March 31, 2025.
- Non-Resident Persons: If their turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold in 2024 or later years, they must register for corporate tax within three months of reaching the threshold to be recognized as a taxable entity.
Penalty for Late Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE
Requirements for Corporate Tax Registration
For Individuals (Natural Persons)
- Emirates ID / Passport CopyTrade License
For Legal Entities (Juridical Persons)
- Business/Commercial License
- Copy of Passport & Emirates ID of the Authorized Person
- Company’s Memorandum or Articles of Association
Procedure for Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE
- Step 1 – Create Your EmaraTax Account: Sign up on the EmaraTax portal to begin.
- Step 2 – Add a Taxable Person & Review Guidelines: Go to the Corporate Tax section and click “Register.” Review the list of required documents and watch the tutorial video before moving ahead.
- Step 3 – Provide Entity Information: Enter details such as the type of entity, incorporation date, and upload the incorporation certificate.
- Step 4 – Submit Identification Information: Upload your trade license, specify business activities, and branch details. Enter the company’s legal name in both English and Arabic.
- Step 5 – Add Contact Information: Fill in your company’s address, email, and phone number.
- Step 6 – Nominate an Authorized Signatory: Assign at least one authorized signatory (you may add more if required).
- Step 7 – Review & Finalize Application: Double-check all details before submitting. After submission, you’ll receive a reference number to track your application.
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Post Corporate Tax Registration Process
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After successfully completing corporate tax registration in the UAE, businesses must file and pay their corporate taxes. Companies have nine months from the end of their financial year to submit their corporate tax return.
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