Corporate Tax & VAT Services in the UAE
Registration, returns and bookkeeping, filed with the FTA on time.
UAE-wide
Tax compliance without the guesswork
UAE businesses now deal with two federal taxes: Corporate Tax on business profits and VAT on goods and services. Both are administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) through the EmaraTax portal, and both come with registration deadlines, filing dates and penalties for missing them.
We register your company, keep your records in order and prepare and file your returns, so you always know what is due and when.
Setting up a new company? Tax registration is part of our Business setup follow-up.
What we handle
- Corporate Tax registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Corporate Tax return preparation and filing
- VAT registration, mandatory or voluntary
- VAT return preparation and filing
- Bookkeeping and accounting records to support your returns
- Corporate Tax and VAT deregistration
- Requests to waive or reconsider penalties
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) records
- Updates to your FTA profile when your licence changes
Key rules at a glance
- Corporate Tax: 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, and 0% on income up to that amount.
- Corporate Tax return: due within nine months of the end of your financial year.
- VAT: charged at 5%. Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 in 12 months, and voluntary from AED 187,500.
- VAT returns: usually filed every quarter, within 28 days of the end of each tax period.
Rules and thresholds are set by the FTA and can change. We confirm what applies to your company before we file.
Documents usually required
- Trade licence copy
- Memorandum or articles of association
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of owners and managers
- Company contact details and bank account information
- Financial statements or turnover records
- Sales and purchase invoices for the tax period (returns)
How it works
- Review: we check your licence, turnover and current FTA status.
- Registration: we register for Corporate Tax and VAT as required.
- Records: we set up or review your bookkeeping so returns are accurate.
- Filing: we prepare each return, send it to you for approval and file it.
- Reminders: we track your deadlines so nothing is filed late.
Timeline and fees
- Registrations depend on FTA review time and on how complete your documents are.
- Returns are prepared ahead of each deadline.
- We agree a filing calendar with you at the start.
Fees: quote on request. We confirm our service fee in writing after a short consultation. Government and authority charges are listed separately in the same quote, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Corporate tax & VAT FAQs
Does my company need to register for Corporate Tax?
Most UAE companies, including many free zone companies, must register even if no tax ends up being due. We confirm your obligation.
When do I have to register for VAT?
When your taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500.
How often do I file VAT returns?
Most businesses file quarterly, within 28 days of the end of each tax period. The FTA sets your tax periods when you register.
What if I missed a deadline?
Contact us as soon as possible. We file what is outstanding and can help you request a penalty review where appropriate.
Do you provide bookkeeping?
Yes. Clean records make returns faster and more accurate, and we can keep your books monthly or quarterly.
Government rules, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities and can change without notice. Final approvals rest with the relevant government authority.
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