Corporate Tax Services in the UAE

UAE Corporate Tax is a federal tax on business net profits, introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The standard rate is 9% on Taxable Income exceeding AED 375,000, and 0% on income up to AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) may benefit from a 0% rate on Qualifying Income under the conditions set by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

At Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP, we are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01) and registered as a licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908). We provide end-to-end corporate tax services to mainland and Free Zone companies across all UAE Emirates. Learn more about our firm and our team.

Who Must Register for UAE Corporate Tax?

Every juridical person incorporated or established in the UAE — including mainland companies, Free Zone entities, and foreign companies with a Permanent Establishment in the UAE — must register for Corporate Tax with the FTA via the EmaraTax portal. Natural persons conducting business in the UAE with annual turnover exceeding AED 1 million are also subject to Corporate Tax. Failure to register on time attracts a penalty of AED 10,000. We handle the full registration process on your behalf as a licensed FTA Tax Agent.

UAE Corporate Tax Rates

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, the following Corporate Tax rates apply:

• 0% — on Taxable Income up to AED 375,000
• 9% — on Taxable Income exceeding AED 375,000
• 0% — on Qualifying Income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)
• 0% — for eligible businesses electing Small Business Relief with revenue not exceeding AED 3 million

Our Corporate Tax Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of corporate tax services covering every stage of your UAE Corporate Tax compliance obligations:

Why Choose Abdelhamid & Co for Corporate Tax Services in the UAE?

• Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy — Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01
• Licensed FTA Tax Agent — TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908
• Deep expertise in Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 and all implementing Cabinet and Ministerial Decisions
• Direct filing via the EmaraTax portal on your behalf
• Integrated end-to-end service: registration → compliance review → return filing → payment support
• Partner: Abdelhamid M. Abdelhamid — UAECA, IACPA, EAAA Fellow (124), IASCA Fellow (1361), MOE Reg. 956
• Serving mainland and Free Zone companies across all UAE Emirates — bilingual team (Arabic & English)

Frequently Asked Questions — Corporate Tax UAE

When did UAE Corporate Tax come into effect?

UAE Corporate Tax came into effect for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. All businesses are required to register with the FTA and file annual Corporate Tax Returns.

Who is subject to UAE Corporate Tax?

UAE Corporate Tax applies to all UAE juridical persons (mainland LLCs, Free Zone entities, joint stock companies), foreign companies with a UAE Permanent Establishment, and natural persons conducting business in the UAE with annual turnover exceeding AED 1 million.

Are Free Zone companies exempt from UAE Corporate Tax?

No. Free Zone companies must register for and comply with UAE Corporate Tax. However, Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) may benefit from a 0% rate on their Qualifying Income. We assess your QFZP eligibility as part of our Free Zone advisory service.

What is the deadline to file a Corporate Tax Return?

The Corporate Tax Return must be filed within 9 months from the end of the Tax Period, via the EmaraTax portal. As a licensed FTA Tax Agent, we file on your behalf and manage the full submission process.

Contact Us for Corporate Tax Services in the UAE

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 794 8028
📞 Direct: +971 065 289 414
🌐 Office: Sharjah, Al Qasimia, Omran Tower, Office 302, P.O. Box 77709

Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP — Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (LC0106-01) | Licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958)

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