UAE corporate tax made simple
UAE Corporate Tax Services
UAE corporate tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. DocTrust registers your business, explains how the rules apply to you and prepares accurate annual returns.
Quick answer
UAE corporate tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that. All taxable persons, including free zone companies, must register with the FTA on EmaraTax. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from 0% on qualifying income, and Small Business Relief is available to eligible businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million for relevant tax periods. Returns are due within 9 months of the financial year end.
Corporate tax services we provide
- Corporate tax registration and TRN
- Assessment of Qualifying Free Zone Person status
- Small Business Relief eligibility review
- Annual corporate tax return preparation
- Transfer pricing and related-party guidance
- Record-keeping and documentation support
Key benefits of Corporate Tax
Avoid penalties
Register and file on time.
Use reliefs correctly
Free zone and small business reliefs.
Integrated
Linked to your bookkeeping.
Clear advice
Rules explained in plain language.
How the process works
Review
Entity type, revenue and free zone status.
Registration
Register on EmaraTax.
Planning
Reliefs and record-keeping.
Return
Prepare and file the annual return.
Ongoing
Year-round compliance support.
Documents usually required
- Trade licence
- MOA / AOA
- Passport and Emirates ID of the manager
- Financial statements
- Details of related parties
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
Corporate Tax: common questions
Do free zone companies pay corporate tax?
They are within scope and must register. Qualifying Free Zone Persons that meet the conditions can pay 0% on qualifying income, with 9% on non-qualifying income.
Is there a penalty for late registration?
Yes. The FTA charges administrative penalties for late corporate tax registration. Register as soon as your entity becomes liable.
Speak to a Corporate Tax specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
- +971 50 515 2636
- +971 50 501 2460
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- info@doctrust.ae
- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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