Corporate Tax Advisory
Corporate tax registration, bookkeeping coordination, tax period alignment and filing support under the UAE Corporate Tax framework.
What this service covers
The UAE Corporate Tax applies to taxable income above the statutory threshold at the standard rate of 9%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons may benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to meeting the conditions set out in the legislation and Cabinet decisions.
ElevateBiz360 supports businesses with corporate tax registration, bookkeeping coordination, tax period alignment, and filings where applicable — working alongside your accountants or our partner firms.
Corporate tax treatment depends on your legal form, income sources, and free zone status. We help you understand your obligations; formal tax positions on complex matters should be confirmed with a qualified tax professional.
Last reviewed: August 2026
- Mainland and free zone companies that must register for Corporate Tax
- Free zone businesses assessing Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions
- Founders who need their first tax period and filing calendar set up
- Groups aligning accounting periods across entities
- Businesses preparing their first Corporate Tax return
What ElevateBiz360 assists with
Corporate Tax registration
Preparing and submitting your registration with the Federal Tax Authority.
Tax period alignment
Aligning financial year and tax periods across your entities.
Bookkeeping coordination
Ensuring your records support accurate taxable income calculation.
Return preparation support
Coordinating preparation and submission of Corporate Tax returns.
QFZP condition review
Reviewing the conditions for qualifying free zone income treatment.
Small business relief review
Assessing eligibility for available reliefs where applicable.
Information and documents that may be required
Depending on your situation, the following may be required:
- Trade licence and incorporation documents
- Financial statements and trial balance
- Emirates ID and passport copies of owners
- Details of related parties and transactions, where applicable
- Free zone qualifying income analysis, where applicable
- Prior tax correspondence with the FTA, where applicable
Requirements vary according to the business activity, legal structure, licensing authority, immigration status, and current authority policies.
How it works, step by step
- 01
Obligation assessment
We confirm your registration and filing obligations.
- 02
Records review
We review whether your bookkeeping supports accurate filings.
- 03
Registration
We complete Corporate Tax registration with the FTA where required.
- 04
Return coordination
We coordinate preparation and submission of returns.
- 05
Ongoing calendar
We track deadlines and flag changes in the framework.
Fees, authority requirements, processing timelines, and eligibility criteria may change. A personalised quotation and eligibility assessment will be provided before proceeding.
Important limitations
- Corporate Tax registration and assessments are decisions of the Federal Tax Authority.
- Qualifying Free Zone Person status depends on meeting ongoing statutory conditions — it is not automatic.
- We provide coordination and preparation support; complex positions should be confirmed with a qualified tax professional.
- Late registration or filing may attract administrative penalties under the tax procedures framework.
Frequently asked questions
Does my free zone company pay 0% Corporate Tax?
A 0% rate may apply to qualifying income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person that meets the statutory conditions. Non-qualifying income is generally taxed at 9%.
Do small businesses have to register?
Most taxable persons must register even if their final liability is nil. We confirm your exact obligation before filing anything.
Can you prepare our Corporate Tax return?
We coordinate return preparation with your accounting records and submit where applicable.
What records do we need to keep?
Businesses must keep records supporting their taxable income calculation for the retention period set by law. We help you put that structure in place.
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