Does my UAE company have to register for corporate tax?

The UAE's federal corporate tax applies to financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, and companies are expected to register with the Federal Tax Authority — including free zone companies. We'll confirm the position and deadline for your company.

Is registering the same as paying tax?

No. Registration gets you a tax registration number and a filing obligation. Whether any tax is payable depends on your profits and on which reliefs apply.

Do you also handle UAE VAT?

VAT is a separate registration with its own rules. Mention it in the form and we'll include it in your quote.

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UAE Corporate Tax Registration

Registered with the Federal Tax Authority, on time

UAE companies need to register for corporate tax with the Federal Tax Authority. We handle the registration through our licensed UAE partners — for companies we've formed and for ones that already exist — and tell you what you'll need to file afterwards.

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UAE costs depend on the free zone or emirate, your activity and the visas you need. Tell us what you're planning and we'll quote clearly — no obligation.

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How it works

Step 1: Gather the details: We collect your trade licence, company documents and the identification of the owners and authorised signatory.
Step 2: Register with the Federal Tax Authority: Our UAE partner submits the corporate tax registration through the Federal Tax Authority's online portal and deals with any queries.
Step 3: Registration confirmed: You receive your corporate tax registration number, and we tell you when your first tax period ends and when the return will be due.

What you get

Registered on time: The Federal Tax Authority sets deadlines for registering, and late registration can attract a penalty.
Free zone companies included: Free zone companies need to register too, even where they expect to benefit from the free zone regime.
Ongoing filing available: Ask us about annual corporate tax returns and bookkeeping once you're registered.

Everything for your UAE company

Formation, visas, bank account guidance, corporate tax registration and payroll — handled together. See all UAE services →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my UAE company have to register for corporate tax?: The UAE's federal corporate tax applies to financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, and companies are expected to register with the Federal Tax Authority — including free zone companies. We'll confirm the position and deadline for your company.
Is registering the same as paying tax?: No. Registration gets you a tax registration number and a filing obligation. Whether any tax is payable depends on your profits and on which reliefs apply.
Do you also handle UAE VAT?: VAT is a separate registration with its own rules. Mention it in the form and we'll include it in your quote.

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