Corporate Tax & VAT Services in the UAE
The UAE has introduced a modern tax framework to align with international standards while maintaining its competitive business environment. Whether you’re a startup, SME, or multinational, understanding and complying with Corporate Tax and VAT is essential.
🏢 Corporate Tax in the UAE
- Effective Date: 1 June 2023
- Standard Rate: 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000
- Exemption Threshold: 0% on profits up to AED 375,000
✅ Who Must Register
- Mainland and Free Zone companies (with exceptions for qualifying Free Zone entities)
- Foreign businesses with a permanent establishment in the UAE
📝 Corporate Tax Services We Offer
- Corporate tax registration via EmaraTax
- Tax planning and structuring
- Financial statement preparation and audit support
- Annual tax return filing and compliance
- Advisory for Free Zone tax benefits and exemptions
💰 VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UAE
Introduced: 1 January 2018
Standard Rate: 5%
Thresholds:
- Mandatory Registration: AED 375,000/year
- Voluntary Registration: AED 187,500/year
🧾 VAT Services We Offer
- VAT registration and TRN issuance
- VAT return filing (monthly/quarterly)
- VAT-compliant invoicing and bookkeeping
- VAT audits and FTA correspondence
- VAT deregistration and amendments
Penalties for Non-Compliance
| Violation | Penalty |
| Late registration | AED 10,000 |
| Late return filing | AED 1,000 (first), AED 2,000 (repeat) |
| Late payment | 2% of unpaid tax + daily penalties |
| Record-keeping failure | AED 10,000-50,000 |
