How To Register For Corporate Tax In UAE? Steps For Registering Companies For Corporate Tax In UAE

What does Corporate Tax mean in the UAE?

The taxing of company profits directly is called corporate tax. Income over AED 375,000 in the UAE is taxed at 9%. Any money you make up to this amount is not subject to taxes, to help boost small businesses and startups.
Most business entities, including:

Mainland companies
A company that operates in free zones
The UAE can have permanent establishments of foreign companies in their country
Anyone in business on their own or working as a freelancer making AED 375,000 or more annually

Even when your company gets an exemption or pays 0% tax, you are required to sign up for a trading license.

Which Players Need to Register?

If your business operating in the UAE is expected to earn AED 375,000 or more each year, you must register for corporate tax. This includes:

UAE-resident companies
Foreign companies have international branches
Free zone businesses
People who work without first joining a company

There are certain exceptions that don’t require registration, but are still expected to register:

Government entities
Some companies belong directly to the government
Public benefit entities that qualify
Provided that they are authorized by the FTA, pension and investment funds

You should always check with the FTA or a tax expert to find out what your business needs to do.

When Is the Right Time to Register?

Based on the month your business received its license, the FTA gives you deadlines to meet. All companies are required to register by a set date which is listed when you log into EmaraTax. Any new business must be registered within three months after receiving its trade license.
Making sure you have registered before the deadline will prevent a fine of AED 10,000.

Steps for Registering Your Company for Taxes in UAE

Step 1: Create or Log In to EmaraTax Account

If you currently have a login for VAT or Excise Tax, use the same details.

Step 2: Start the Corporate Tax Registration

Step 3: Enter Business Details

All of the following information needs to be entered for the webinar registration:

License ID and its date of issue
Company structure includes an LLC, branch, sole establishment, etc.
Financial year
If your company has free zone status, enter it here
Contact information

Step 4: Upload the Needed Documents

It’s important to gather these papers ahead of time:

Duplicate of the trade license
Passports and Emirates IDs of the owner(s)
A file known as a Memorandum of Association or something comparable
As needed, bring a Power of Attorney document

Step 5: Hand in Your Application

Go over all the information carefully before you submit it. After approval, you get a TRN and can also print a copy of the certificate.

After Finishing Registration: What Should I Do?

After registration, your business is required to:

Look after your financial records carefully
You must file your corporate tax return within nine months after the end of your financial year
Make any tax payment by the same deadline

Remaining compliant prevents penalties and leads to smooth business running.

Now, most companies operating in the UAE are legally obliged to register for corporate tax. You will have no difficulty with the process if you go along with the official FTA steps and keep yourself updated. Get registered as soon as possible so your business remains tax-compliant under the new law.

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