Rate 10%Profits up to AED 375,000
The 0% Band
Taxable profit up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0% for every company.
- Applies to all taxable companies
- You still register and file
- Most small companies sit here
Filing still required
Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022
UAE Corporate Tax
Registration & Filing
Every UAE company must register for corporate tax and file a return, even at 0%. Our Big 4-led team handles registration, returns and Qualifying Free Zone Person status, so you pay only what you owe.
- 0% Up to AED 375,000
- QFZP Planning
- On-Time Filing
The Rates
Three Rates You Need to Know
Which one applies depends on your profit and, in a free zone, your income.
Rate 29%Profits above AED 375,000
The Standard Rate
Profit above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%, one of the lowest rates in the world.
- Only on profit above the band
- Deductible business costs reduce it
- Mainland and non-qualifying income
Planning lowers it legally
Rate 30% QFZPOn qualifying income
Qualifying Free Zone Person
Free zone companies meeting the conditions pay 0% on qualifying income.
- Substance in the free zone
- Qualifying activities and income
- Audited financial statements
Check with our QFZP tool
Paying 0%? You still register and file.
Regimes
Standard vs Small Business Relief vs QFZP
Which regime fits your company decides what you pay and what you file.
StandardMost mainland companies
- Rate
- 0% up to AED 375,000, 9% above
- Who
- All taxable companies
- Filing
- Annual return
- Note
- The default regime
Small Business ReliefSmaller companies
- Rate
- Treated as no taxable income
- Who
- Revenue up to AED 3 million
- Filing
- Register and file a simplified return
- Note
- For tax periods ending by 31 Dec 2026
QFZPFree zone companies
- Rate
- 0% on qualifying income, 9% on the rest
- Who
- Free zone companies meeting the conditions
- Filing
- Annual return plus audited accounts
- Note
- Cannot also use Small Business Relief
How It Works
Corporate Tax Handled End to End
From registration to filed return, with no missed deadlines.
01Day 1
Registration
We register your company with the FTA on EmaraTax and get your Tax Registration Number.
02Year-round
Bookkeeping
Clean books kept in line with UAE accounting standards.
03Year-end
Tax Computation
We calculate your liability and test QFZP or Small Business Relief.
04Within 9 months
Return Filed
Your corporate tax return filed and any tax paid on time.
Handled by our Big 4-led tax team.
9months after year-end to file
Is This You?
Who Needs Corporate Tax Support
Every UAE company, but needs differ.
New Free Zone Company
Wants 0% on qualifying income and to keep it.
Mainland SME
Trading in the UAE with profits above the 0% band.
Small Business
Revenue under AED 3 million and eligible for relief.
Unregistered Company
Not registered yet? The AED 10,000 late registration penalty may already apply.
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Avoid These
Corporate Tax Myths
Each of these leads to penalties or overpaying.
Myth"Free zone means no corporate tax"
Fact
Free zone companies must register and file. 0% applies only to qualifying income when the conditions are met.
Myth"Under AED 375,000 I don't need to file"
Fact
The 0% band still requires registration and an annual return.
Myth"Corporate tax replaced VAT"
Fact
They are separate. VAT depends on your turnover; we handle both.
Myth"My salary is now taxed"
Fact
Corporate tax applies to businesses. The UAE still has no personal income tax. See UAE tax residency.
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UAE Corporate Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
Every UAE company, in a free zone or on the mainland, must register with the FTA, even if it expects to pay 0%.
0% on taxable profit up to AED 375,000 and 9% above. Qualifying free zone income can be taxed at 0%.
Within 9 months of the end of your financial year.
A free zone company that meets substance, activity and audit conditions and pays 0% on qualifying income.
AED 10,000. Late filing and late payment carry separate penalties.
Yes. Our accounting team handles VAT registration and returns alongside corporate tax.
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In-Depth Guides and Official Sources
Our Guides
Official Sources
- UAE Ministry of Finance: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on corporate tax
- Federal Tax Authority: Registration and returns on EmaraTax
General information, not tax advice. Rules and relief periods can change; we confirm your position.
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