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UAE Corporate Tax applies to every Dubai business from June 2023. Essence Accounting handles your entire CT compliance cycle — registration, taxable income calculation, Small Business Relief, QFZP assessment, and annual CT return filing — avoiding AED 500/month penalties for late submission.

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Quick Answer: UAE Corporate Tax (9% on income above AED 375,000) applies to all Dubai businesses from June 2023. Failure to register incurs AED 10,000 penalty; late CT return filing costs AED 500/month. Essence Accounting (FTA TAN 30006266) handles CT registration, Small Business Relief, QFZP assessment, and annual CT return filing for Dubai companies. Free CT assessment in 24 hours. Get your free CT assessment →

Overview

UAE Corporate Tax — What Dubai Businesses Need to Know

Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 introduced UAE Corporate Tax effective for financial years commencing on or after 1 June 2023. This landmark change means virtually every business operating in Dubai — mainland, free zone, or branch — must register for Corporate Tax and file annual returns. The 9% rate on taxable income above AED 375,000 is among the lowest CT rates globally, but the compliance obligations are real and the penalties for non-compliance are significant.

0%
On taxable income up to AED 375,000
Applies to all Dubai businesses
9%
On taxable income above AED 375,000
Standard CT rate across UAE
0%
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP)
On Qualifying Income — subject to conditions
CT Penalties Warning: Failure to register for Corporate Tax: AED 10,000 penalty. Failure to file the annual CT return: AED 500/month for the first 12 months, AED 1,000/month thereafter. Do not ignore CT obligations.
Services

Our Corporate Tax Services for Dubai Businesses

From first-time CT registration through to complex QFZP structuring, Essence Accounting covers the full corporate tax lifecycle for Dubai companies across all industries and free zones.

CT Registration

Registering your Dubai business for Corporate Tax on EmaraTax — timely registration to avoid AED 10,000 penalty.

Taxable Income Calculation

Adjusting accounting profits to arrive at UAE CT taxable income — identifying all allowable deductions and disallowable expenses.

Small Business Relief

Assessing and electing Small Business Relief for eligible Dubai businesses with revenue at or below AED 3,000,000.

QFZP Assessment

Reviewing Dubai free zone company eligibility for Qualifying Free Zone Person status and the 0% rate on Qualifying Income.

Annual CT Return Filing

Preparation and submission of your annual Corporate Tax return on EmaraTax within the 9-month filing deadline.

Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing documentation for related party transactions, ensuring arm's length compliance with UAE CT law.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Corporate Tax Dubai

Who needs to pay corporate tax in Dubai?
UAE Corporate Tax applies to all juridical persons incorporated in the UAE, including Dubai, as well as foreign companies with a permanent establishment in the UAE. Individuals conducting business through a licensed entity are also subject to CT. Natural persons conducting business personally are subject to CT only if their annual business turnover exceeds AED 1,000,000. The CT rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000, with 0% on the first AED 375,000.
What is the corporate tax rate in Dubai / UAE?
The UAE Corporate Tax rate is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000, and 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) can benefit from a 0% rate on Qualifying Income. A different minimum rate (15%) may apply to large multinationals covered by the OECD Pillar Two rules — for groups with consolidated revenues exceeding EUR 750 million.
What is Small Business Relief for UAE Corporate Tax?
Small Business Relief (SBR) allows eligible businesses with revenue of AED 3,000,000 or below to be treated as having zero taxable income — resulting in no CT liability. SBR must be elected annually in the CT return. Businesses electing SBR must still register for CT, file returns, and maintain accounting records. SBR is not available to qualifying free zone persons or multinational enterprise group members. Essence Accounting assesses your SBR eligibility as part of every CT engagement.
When is the corporate tax return due in Dubai?
The UAE Corporate Tax return must be filed within 9 months from the end of the relevant tax period (financial year). CT payment is also due within the same 9-month window. Failure to register for CT incurs AED 10,000; failure to file the return costs AED 500/month for the first 12 months, then AED 1,000/month thereafter.
Do Dubai free zone companies pay corporate tax?
Dubai free zone companies may qualify as Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs), giving them a 0% rate on Qualifying Income. However, non-qualifying income — such as income from mainland UAE transactions — is taxed at 9%. To maintain QFZP status, the company must meet substance requirements and pass the de minimis test. Essence Accounting helps free zone companies assess and maintain QFZP eligibility.
How can Essence Accounting help with corporate tax in Dubai?
Essence Accounting provides end-to-end Corporate Tax services for Dubai businesses: CT registration on EmaraTax, taxable income calculation, deductible expense review, Small Business Relief assessment, QFZP eligibility analysis, annual CT return preparation and submission, and ongoing CT advisory. As an FTA-approved tax agency (TAN 30006266), we represent your business before the FTA for any CT audit queries. Free CT assessment available — contact us today.

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