Corporate Tax Services in UAE
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Corporate tax services in UAE cover the full cycle — FTA registration and your Tax Registration Number, taxable-income computation, free-zone qualifying-income positioning and the annual return — kept accurate, on time and penalty-free. Legarithm registers you on EmaraTax, applies the AED 375,000 threshold and any Small Business Relief, tests your Qualifying Free Zone Person status, prepares transfer-pricing disclosures where needed and files within nine months of your year-end. Because the same team also handles your VAT services, payroll and bookkeeping & accounting, one clean set of numbers feeds every return — and if you'd rather keep everything in one place, it all sits within our full corporate services.
Why Legarithm for UAE corporate tax
Miss your registration deadline and the FTA charges a flat AED 10,000; misread Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions and you can lose the 0% on income you assumed was exempt; skip transfer-pricing disclosures and an audit gets expensive. Legarithm registers you correctly, computes taxable income to the law, tests your free-zone status honestly and files within the nine-month window. It’s the same team that runs your VAT and bookkeeping, so one clean set of numbers feeds every return.
Key benefits of corporate tax services in UAE
What proper corporate tax handling delivers.
Who corporate tax services in UAE are for
Сorporate tax services in UAE fit every UAE taxable person — because registration is mandatory even at 0%.
Free-zone companies
Businesses testing and protecting their 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
Mainland companies
Standard-rated businesses above the AED 375,000 threshold.
Small businesses & startups
Companies under AED 3 million using Small Business Relief.
Groups & holdings
Structures needing tax grouping, exemptions and clean intercompany terms — often alongside full corporate services.
Newly incorporated companies
New entities registering from their first financial year.
Large multinational groups
MNEs in scope of the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax.
What corporate tax services in UAE include
Сorporate tax services in UAE run from registration through computation, reliefs and filing as one managed engagement.
FTA registration & TRN
Corporate tax registration on EmaraTax, mainland or free zone.
Taxable-income computation
Accounting profit adjusted to taxable income under the law.
Free-zone (QFZP) positioning
Qualifying income tested so your 0% holds up.
Small Business Relief
Assessed and elected where revenue is under AED 3 million.
Transfer pricing
Related-party disclosures and documentation where required.
Annual return filing
Prepared and filed within nine months of year-end.
Group & holding structuring
Tax grouping, participation exemption and reliefs reviewed.
Advisory & health checks
Position reviews and planning before the year closes.
Not sure if you're registered correctly?
Send us your licence and year-end and we’ll confirm your deadline, rate and free-zone status.
Comparing your UAE corporate tax options
Corporate tax services in UAE are handled three ways — in-house, by a generic accountant, or with Legarithm. The Legarithm column is highlighted.
| Factor | DIY / in-house | Generic accountant | Legarithm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration timing | Deadline often missed | Handled if flagged | Registered before the deadline |
| Free-zone 0% (QFZP) | Assumed, not tested | Rarely verified | Tested and defended |
| Taxable-income accuracy | Error-prone | Basic adjustments | Computed to the law |
| Reliefs claimed | Often missed | Some | Small Business Relief & exemptions |
| Transfer pricing | Not addressed | Limited | Disclosures & documentation |
| Cost of errors | AED 10,000+ fines | Possible penalties | Penalty exposure designed out |
Get corporate tax services in UAE handled — start this week
Tell us your year-end and licence type; we’ll confirm your registration deadline, rate and free-zone position. The initial consultation is free and confidential.
What we need from you
Four tabs, each listing the inputs we collect to register, compute and file.
- Trade licence and Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Emirates ID and passport copies of owners and managers
- Financial year-end and incorporation date
- Free-zone details, if applicable
How corporate tax services in UAE work
Сorporate tax services in UAE run as a clear five-step path from registration to a filed, defensible return.
The cost of corporate tax services in UAE
Registration is free — corporate tax services in UAE are priced on scope. The FTA figures below are the penalties good handling helps you avoid. Official FTA figures:
| Item | Official FTA amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax registration | AED 0 | No fee to register on EmaraTax |
| Late registration | AED 10,000 | Missed registration deadline |
| Late return filing | AED 500 / month | First 12 months, then AED 1,000 / month |
| Late payment | 14% per year | Charged monthly on unpaid tax |
| Small Business Relief | Revenue ≤ AED 3M | No tax due; available through 2026 |
We work on a scope basis — registration, a full annual return, or an ongoing retainer; your first-year cost depends on entity type and complexity. Official FTA amounts (August 2026) may change — not legal or tax advice; request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Do free-zone companies have to register for corporate tax?
Yes — every free-zone company must register, even if it qualifies for the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person rate, which is then claimed on the annual return.
What's the penalty for registering late?
The FTA charges a flat AED 10,000 for missing your corporate tax registration deadline, whether or not any tax is due.
How is the 9% rate applied?
0% applies to taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it; qualifying free-zone income can stay at 0% where the conditions are met.
What is Small Business Relief?
Businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million can elect to be treated as having no taxable income — available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026 unless extended.
When is the corporate tax return due?
Within nine months of your financial year-end — for a calendar-year company, the 2025 return is due by 30 September 2026, filed on EmaraTax.
Do I need transfer-pricing documentation?
If you have related-party or connected-person transactions, disclosures are required and documentation may be, depending on size. We handle both through our UAE accounting services.
How does corporate tax interact with VAT?
They’re separate taxes with separate returns; we align both from one set of books, alongside your VAT services.
What is the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax?
A 15% minimum tax on very large multinational groups (global revenue over EUR 750 million); most businesses stay on the standard 9% regime.
Can you fix a late or missed registration?
Yes — we register you, manage the penalty position and get your first return filed correctly to stop further exposure.
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