UAE Corporate Tax
2026 Filing Season
Your first corporate tax return is due within 9 months of your financial year end. Calculate your liability, prepare your filing, and avoid late penalties up to AED 20,000.
Get Your 2026 Filing Guide
Step-by-step tax return preparation checklist & deadline calendar.
Corporate Tax Liability Calculator
Estimate your UAE corporate tax based on your business type, income, and Free Zone status.
Fill in the details to see your tax estimate
Corporate Tax Registration Timeline
10-step guide from obligation check to ongoing compliance under Federal Decree-Law No. 47.
Determine Tax Obligation
Day 1Check if your business exceeds AED 375,000 taxable income threshold.
Register on EmaraTax
1-2 daysCreate account on the FTA's EmaraTax portal for corporate tax registration.
Obtain Tax Registration Number
1-5 daysReceive your Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) from FTA.
Set Financial Year
ImmediateDetermine your first tax period (aligned with financial year end).
Maintain Records
OngoingKeep all financial records for minimum 7 years as per FTA requirements.
Calculate Taxable Income
Year-endPrepare accounting profit and apply transfer pricing rules if applicable.
Apply Reliefs & Exemptions
Filing periodConsider Small Business Relief, Free Zone benefits, group relief options.
File Tax Return
Within 9 monthsSubmit return within 9 months from end of tax period via EmaraTax.
Pay Tax Due
With filingPay any corporate tax liability when submitting the tax return.
Ongoing Compliance
AnnuallyMaintain compliance, file annual returns, respond to FTA queries.
Corporate Tax Threshold Checker
Answer 5 questions to determine if your business must register for UAE corporate tax.
What type of business entity do you operate?
Don't Miss Your 2026 Filing Deadline
Get expert guidance on preparing and filing your first UAE corporate tax return. Late filing penalties start at AED 1,000/month.