What is Corporate Tax Return Filing in UAE?

Corporate tax return filing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the process of submitting a detailed financial report to the relevant tax authority, outlining a company’s income, expenses, and corporate tax liability for a specific tax period.

The Corporate Tax Return must be filed by the Taxable Person in accordance with the UAE Corporate Tax Law, ensuring compliance with reporting and payment obligations. It must be submitted within the designated timeframe set by the tax authority.

If the tax authority requests additional information, documents, or records, the taxpayer is required to provide the necessary details within the specified deadline to ensure compliance.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The corporate tax return must be filed within 9 months after the end of the company’s financial year. For example, if your financial year ends on 31 December 2024, the deadline is 30 September 2025.

All taxable persons, including resident and non-resident companies earning income from UAE sources, are required to file a corporate tax return—even if they qualify for 0% tax.

Key documents include audited financial statements, trade license, corporate tax registration certificate, Emirates ID/passport copies of owners, and supporting income-expense records.

Yes. Corporate tax returns must be filed electronically via the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal.

Yes. Administrative penalties will apply for late filing, incorrect returns, or failure to submit supporting documentation. The FTA has specified fines ranging from AED 500 to AED 20,000 or more depending on the violation.

The UAE corporate tax is 0% on annual taxable income up to AED 375,000, and 9% on income exceeding that threshold.

Yes. Filing is mandatory regardless of profit or loss. Companies must file a return even if their taxable income is zero.

Free Zone companies may enjoy a 0% corporate tax rate if they meet the conditions of a Qualifying Free Zone Person, but they are still required to file a return.

While the corporate tax law does not make audits mandatory for all businesses, companies with revenue over a certain threshold or operating in specific sectors may require audited financials.

  1. You can register via the FTA e-Services portal by submitting the necessary documents and receiving your Tax Registration Number (TRN) for Corporate Tax.

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