FZM Solutions

Corporate tax

UAE corporate tax registration and filing, with expert guidance.

The UAE charges 9% corporate tax on profit above AED 375,000, and 0% below. We register your company with the FTA (Federal Tax Authority), keep your books in order and file an accurate return within nine months of your year end. Free Zone or Mainland, Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.

  • FTA registration, handled for you
  • 9% above AED 375,000, 0% below
  • Returns filed within 9 months
  • Free Zone and Mainland covered
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Corporate tax overview
Standard rate
9%
Tax-free band
AED 375,000
Return due
9 months after year end
Records kept
7 years

Late registration: AED 10,000 penalty

UAE corporate tax, in brief

  • 0% up to AED 375,000
  • 9% above AED 375,000
  • File within 9 months
  • Keep records 7 years
  • Register on EmaraTax (FTA portal)

What you pay

The UAE rate, explained step by step.

Corporate tax is charged on profit, not revenue, and only above a generous threshold. Here is how the bands work, and where your company is likely to land.

0%

Corporate income tax

Taxable income up to AED 375,000

No corporate tax on net profit below 375.000 AED

  • Applies to all taxable persons
  • Protects smaller profits
  • Registration and a return still required
Most companies

9%

Standard rate

Taxable income above AED 375,000

9% on net profit above 375.000 AED

  • One of the lowest rates worldwide
  • Charged on profit, not revenue
  • Reliefs reduce it further where you qualify

0 to 9%

Qualifying Free Zone

Qualifying Free Zone Persons

A Free Zone company can keep 0% on its qualifying income when it meets the conditions, and 9% on the rest.

  • 0% on qualifying income
  • Conditions and substance apply
  • We confirm whether you qualify

Running a smaller business? Small Business Relief may let companies with revenue under AED 3 million elect to be treated as having no taxable income for the period. It is time-limited, so we confirm whether your year qualifies.

The work, split

You share the numbers, we file the tax.

What you provide

  • Trade license and ownership details
  • Financial statements or trial balance
  • Bank statements for the tax period
  • Existing FTA or EmaraTax logins, if any
  • Details of group companies and related parties

What we handle

  • Register your company on EmaraTax with the FTA
  • Keep FTA-ready books and reconcile your accounts
  • Calculate taxable income and apply every relief
  • Prepare and file an accurate return on time
  • Advise on the year ahead and on group structuring

How it works

From registration to a filed return.

  1. Step 1

    Register with the FTA

    We register your company on EmaraTax and secure your Corporate Tax Registration Number.

  2. Step 2

    Bookkeeping and records

    We keep FTA-ready books so your taxable income is accurate and defensible.

  3. Step 3

    Calculate and prepare

    We calculate taxable income, apply the reliefs you qualify for and prepare the return.

  4. Step 4

    File and advise

    We file within nine months of your year end and advise on the period ahead.

Transparent pricing

Deadlines and penalties, managed for you.

The FTA is strict on dates and detail. We track every deadline, keep your records in order and file accurately, so you stay clear of avoidable penalties.

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  • Late registration

    The FTA applies a AED 10,000 penalty for registering late. We register you on time.

  • Late or wrong filing

    Penalties follow late or inaccurate returns. We file accurately, within nine months.

  • Missing records

    Records must be kept for seven years. We maintain and store them for you.

  • Overpaying tax

    Missed reliefs cost money. We apply every relief and exemption you qualify for.

The FZM Solutions team that registers and files UAE corporate tax for companies
FTA-compliant returns, every period

Why FZM

Tax compliance handled accurately.

After fifteen years and more than 1,500 companies supported, we handle UAE corporate tax end to end, from FTA registration to an accurate, on-time return.

1,500+
Companies served and filed
15+
Years in UAE tax and compliance
1
Advisor, registration to filing
9 mo
Filing window we never miss

Keep going

Everything around your tax and books.

Value Added Tax (VAT)Register and file UAE VAT alongside your corporate tax.
Accounting and auditingFTA-ready books and audited accounts.
Corporate bankingOpen the business account your company needs.
Free Zone company setupStart with the right license and structure.
Compliance servicesStay compliant with economic substance, beneficial-ownership and other filings.
Cost calculatorEstimate setup, tax and visa costs in minutes.

Good to know

Corporate tax, answered.

Who has to pay corporate tax in the UAE?
Corporate tax applies to UAE companies and to individuals carrying on a business, including most Free Zone and Mainland companies. Almost every taxable person must register with the FTA, even if their profit is below the AED 375,000 threshold and they pay 0%.
What is the UAE corporate tax rate?
The rate is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on taxable income above it. The 9% is charged on profit, not revenue, and only on the portion over the threshold, which keeps the effective rate low.
Do Free Zone companies pay corporate tax?
A Qualifying Free Zone Person can keep a 0% rate on its qualifying income when it meets the conditions, such as adequate substance and qualifying activities, and pays 9% on income that does not qualify. We assess whether your Free Zone company qualifies before you rely on the 0% rate.
When do I have to register for corporate tax?
Registration is mandatory and the deadline depends on your license. The FTA applies a AED 10,000 penalty for registering late, so we register you within your window and secure your Corporate Tax Registration Number.
When is the corporate tax return due?
The return and any payment are due within nine months of the end of your tax period. For a calendar-year business, that means a return by the following 30 September. We file on time, every period.
Is there relief for small businesses?
Yes. Small Business Relief lets a resident business with revenue under AED 3 million elect to be treated as having no taxable income for the period. It is a time-limited relief, so we confirm whether your year still qualifies.
How long must I keep my records?
Taxable persons must keep records and supporting documents for seven years after the end of the tax period. We maintain FTA-ready books and store them so you are always ready for a review.
Can you handle the whole corporate tax process?
Yes. We cover FTA registration, bookkeeping, computing taxable income, applying reliefs and filing the return, then advise you on the year ahead. One advisor handles it from start to finish.
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