We prepare and submit your Corporate Tax registration on EmaraTax, handle late registrations and penalty waivers, and set your compliance calendar — usually within the same week.
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Mainland LLCs and sole establishments | Including companies with multiple licences under one legal entity |
| Free zone companies and FZEs | Registration plus a Qualifying Free Zone Person assessment |
| Branches of foreign companies | Permanent establishment analysis where needed |
| Freelancers and individuals | Required once business turnover exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year |
| Tax groups | Parent and subsidiaries registered individually, then a tax group application |
| Exempt entities | Investment funds, public benefit entities and government-controlled entities still register to claim exemption |
Register immediately — penalties stop accruing on registration, and the waiver depends on filing the first return on time. If you have received an FTA penalty notice, send it to us before paying; in many cases a waiver or reconsideration is available.
Corporate Tax registration is a fixed fee, quoted upfront. Most clients bundle it with the first-year return and monthly bookkeeping for a single monthly amount. Ask for a quote — you will have it within one business day.
Preparation takes a day once documents are received; FTA approval usually follows within a few working days, though complex structures can take longer.
No. Corporate Tax registration is separate, though both sit in the same EmaraTax account. Many businesses below the VAT threshold still need Corporate Tax registration.
No. Registration and annual returns are mandatory for every free zone entity, including those claiming Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
AED 10,000. The FTA waives it where the first Corporate Tax return is filed within seven months of the end of the first tax period.
Yes, once turnover from business activities exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year. Below that, individuals do not need to register.
You must keep IFRS-compliant books, file a return within nine months of each financial year-end, and update the FTA within 20 business days of any change in your details.
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