Why Corporate Tax Registration in UAE is a Necessity
Legal Obligation
Our tax specialists know the constantly evolving rules of the UAE.
Avoiding Penalties
Our tax specialists know the constantly evolving rules of the UAE.
Transparency & Accuracy
Transparency with your clients will ensure better work progress, which is a necessity for accurate financial statements.
Credibility & Trust
The registration of your business will increase overall credibility with shareholders, partners, and customers.
Our Corporate Tax Registration Services in Dubai, UAE
We provide a comprehensive corporate tax registration service in Dubai and UAE that includes the following:
Eligibility Advisory
Eligibility checks and advisory on tax applicability. Thorough eligibility checks are conducted to determine if the business or individual meets the criteria for mandatory corporate tax registration under UAE law, based on annual turnover thresholds, business activity, and entity type.
Application Filing
The file corporate tax registration application forms with FTA. Specialists complete and file corporate tax registration applications through the official Federal Tax Authority (FTA) EmaraTax portal, handling all data entry and form processing on behalf of the business.
Document Assistance
Assistance in preparing and submitting required documents. Provided professional support in gathering, reviewing and preparing all documents such as trade licenses, MOA (Memorandum of Association), shareholder passports, and financial statements.
Ongoing Support
Post-registration consultative and compliance support. Reminding clients of deadlines for annual tax returns, providing updates about any changes to UAE tax law, and helping retain records for audit purposes.
Our Corporate Tax Registration Process
Initial Consultation & Eligibility Check
We assess your business structure and identify your corporate tax obligations. The process begins with an in-depth consultation to analyze your business, its structure, annual turnover, and activities.
Collecting Necessary Documentation
We support you to prepare financials, trade license, and the necessary documents. Support includes verifying and preparing financial statements, contact details, and company information for accurate submission, ensuring nothing is missed.
Filing the Registration Application
Tax registration approval & Certificate
Why Choose The Total CFO for Corporate Tax Registration in Dubai?
Experienced Advisors
Our tax specialists know the constantly evolving rules of the UAE.
Fast and Reliable Process
We will ensure your corporate tax registration is smooth and timely without any delays.
Personalised Advice
Because every business is different, we provide an approach that suits your industry and specific size
Strategic CFO Services and Compliance
This approach ensures accurate monthly robust recordkeeping & accounting systems, fostering enhanced profitability.
UAE Corporate Tax Registration Guide
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| Entity Type | Criteria | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| UAE Resident Legal Person (Company) | Registration, Incorporation, Establishment Date | Within 3 months of this criterion |
| Non-Resident Legal Person (Foreign Company / Branch) | Once a Permanent Establishment (“PE”) comes into existence as per UAE Law or International Law, whichever is later | Within 6 months from the date of existence of PE |
| Non-Resident Legal Person (Foreign Company / Branch) | Has a Nexus in UAE (e.g. immovable property) | Within 3 months from the date the nexus is established |
| Natural Person (Individual / Freelancer) | Conducting business with turnover exceeding AED 1 million | March 31 of the year following the Gregorian Calendar year in which the threshold was exceeded |
| Natural Person (Individual / Freelancer) – Non-Resident | Conducting business with turnover exceeding AED 1 million | Within 3 months of meeting the threshold in the Gregorian Calendar year itself |
Juridical Person
Key documentation requirement for the Corporate Tax Registration process for resident juridical persons
| Documentation | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Trade Licence / Business Licence details (a copy to be uploaded) | Mandatory |
| Passport of the immediate owner who directly owns at least 25% of the shares of the juridical or Exempt Person (a copy of the photo page to be uploaded) | Mandatory if the owner is an individual |
| Emirates ID of the immediate owner who directly owns at least 25% of the shares of the juridical person (a copy of the front and back of the Emirates ID to be uploaded) | Mandatory if the owner is an individual and a UAE resident |
| Passport of authorised signatory (a copy of the photo page to be uploaded) | Mandatory |
| Emirates ID of authorised signatory (a copy of the front and back of the Emirates ID to be uploaded) | Mandatory if authorised signatory is a UAE resident |
| Proof of authorisation for the authorised signatory (either a copy of the power of attorney or memorandum of association to be uploaded) | Mandatory |
In addition to the documentation requirements outlined above, the FTA can request other information that it believes are necessary to approve or reject the application.
Natural Person
| Information and documentation for a natural person | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Contact details: telephone number, physical address and email address | Mandatory |
| Passport (a copy of the photo page to be uploaded with the application) | Mandatory |
| Emirates ID (a copy of the front and back of the Emirates ID to be uploaded with the application) | Mandatory (if applicable) |
| Sole establishment details and Licence details in relation to the Business and Business Activities conducted, if any (a copy of each to be uploaded with the application) | Not mandatory |
| Value Added Tax, or Excise Tax registration details (with an attachment, if any) | Not mandatory |
| Bank account details | Not mandatory |
| Type of Violation | Amount of Administrative Penalty (in AED) |
|---|---|
| Tax Registration delay | AED 10,000 Waived off if, for the first Tax Period, the Return is submitted within 7 months of the end of the Tax Period (usual time is 9 months). |
| Failure in Record Keeping | 10,000 first-time | 20,000 for repeat within 24 months |
| De-Registration delay | 1,000 up to a max of 10,000, building up monthly |
| Amendment to KYC | 1,000 first-time | 5,000 for repeat within 24 months |
| Tax Return non-submission within time-frame | 500 per month for first 12 months | 1,000 per month from 13th month onwards |
| Failure to settle payable tax | 1.17% per month (14% per annum) |
| Incorrect Tax Return submission | 500, waived off if it is corrected before the expiry of the deadline for the submission of the Tax Return according to the Corporate Tax Law. |
Important: Penalties are imposed per violation. A business that fails to register AND submits incorrect information may be subject to multiple simultaneous fines.
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