Corporate Tax & VAT Registration in Dubai
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Federal Tax Authority
Corporate Tax and VAT services in Dubai
AL HUDHUD provides Corporate Tax registration in the UAE, VAT registration, return filing and compliance support with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), for mainland and free zone businesses.
UAE Corporate Tax is charged on the taxable income of businesses in the UAE. The standard rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, and 0% up to that amount. Eligible small businesses can elect Small Business Relief. UAE VAT is a 5% tax on taxable supplies of goods and services.
We register you, calculate what you owe, prepare your returns, file them on the FTA portal and deal with FTA queries, so you stay compliant and avoid penalties. New company? We register you right after your Business setup.
What our tax service includes
Corporate Tax
- Corporate Tax registration with the FTA and your Registration Certificate (TRN)
- Review of your tax registration details
- Taxable income and Corporate Tax liability calculation
- Small Business Relief assessment and election, where eligible
- Corporate Tax return preparation and filing
- Corporate Tax deregistration
- Corporate Tax penalty review and FTA correspondence
VAT
- VAT registration check (mandatory or voluntary) and TRN application
- VAT return preparation and filing
- Sales and purchase review; output and input VAT calculation
- VAT amendments and deregistration
- VAT late-filing penalty review and FTA correspondence
Also: bookkeeping support to keep your tax records ready.
- One named advisor from your first message to completion
- WhatsApp support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every document checked before it goes to the authority
- Status updates at every stage
- A written quote before any work starts
Who needs Corporate Tax and VAT
- UAE mainland companies
- Free zone companies
- UAE-licensed businesses and individuals carrying out business activities that fall under Corporate Tax
- Companies supplying taxable goods or services
- Businesses above the mandatory VAT threshold: taxable supplies and imports over AED 375,000
- Businesses eligible for voluntary VAT registration: taxable supplies/imports or expenses over AED 187,500
Your Corporate Tax obligations depend on your entity, activity, income and tax period. Small Business Relief depends on FTA conditions. We assess your position before we file.
Documents required for tax services
Corporate Tax
- Valid trade licence
- Corporate Tax Registration Certificate / TRN (if already registered)
- Emirates ID and passport of the authorised signatory
- UAE Pass access (where the process needs it)
- Company incorporation documents and Memorandum / Articles of Association (where applicable)
- Bank statements for the tax period
- Sales and purchase invoices (where applicable)
- Financial statements: profit and loss and balance sheet (if available)
- Details of business income and expenses
- Any other documents the FTA requests
VAT
- Valid trade licence
- Passport and Emirates ID of the owner / authorised signatory
- Company incorporation documents (where applicable)
- UAE Pass access (where required)
- Company bank details
- Sales invoices and purchase invoices
- Customs / import documents (if applicable)
- Details of business activities
- Turnover / sales information
- Accounting records or financial statements (where available)
- Any additional documents the FTA requests
How our tax service works
- Documents: we collect your company and financial documents.
- Review: we check your Corporate Tax status, tax period and VAT registration requirement.
- Preparation: we complete the registration or prepare your return.
- Your approval: we review the figures with you before anything is submitted.
- Submission: we file through the FTA portal.
- Confirmation: we share your certificate, filing confirmation and records.
Tax timelines and fees
- Corporate Tax registration: depends on the FTA portal and application review
- Corporate Tax return: due within 9 months of the end of your tax period. We file once we have your complete financial information.
- VAT registration: depends on the FTA application and document verification
- VAT return: usually filed quarterly, unless the FTA assigns a different tax period. We file once we have your complete records and invoices.
- Amendments, deregistration and FTA requests: timing depends on FTA processing
- For urgent or deadline-sensitive cases, we confirm the timeline for your situation.
Fees: Quote on request. Your service fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, authority, FTA, free zone, medical, typing, translation and attestation charges are separate, listed in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Corporate Tax and VAT FAQs
Do all UAE companies need to register for Corporate Tax?
It depends on your type of entity, business activity and the Corporate Tax rules that apply to you. We check your registration obligation for your situation.
What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate?
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000, and 9% above that.
When is the Corporate Tax return due?
Generally within 9 months of the end of the tax period, together with any tax payable.
What is Small Business Relief?
A relief for eligible businesses that meet the FTA conditions. If you are eligible and elect it properly, no Corporate Tax is payable for that period. You still need to file a simplified return on time.
When is VAT registration mandatory?
When your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000. Voluntary registration is possible above AED 187,500.
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard rate is 5%.
How often do I file VAT returns?
Usually quarterly, but the FTA may assign a different tax period.
What happens if I file late?
Late Corporate Tax or VAT filing can lead to FTA administrative penalties, depending on the case and current rules. If you already have a penalty, we review it and handle the FTA process.
Can AL HUDHUD prepare my Corporate Tax return?
Yes. We review your financial information, prepare the return and file it on the FTA portal.
Last updated: September 2026. Government rules, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and processing support. Final approvals rest with the relevant government authority.
Related guide: UAE Corporate Tax Registration: Who Must Register and Deadlines
Related guide: UAE VAT Registration: Thresholds, Deadlines and the 30-Day Rule
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