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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
Business • Residency • Banking • Wealth • Investment
Corporate Tax Registration, Dubai, UAE
EmaraTax registration, TRN issuance and Qualifying Free Zone Person guidance, handled end to end.
Free, no-obligation consultation on your registration deadline.
UAE corporate tax registration is done through the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal, and applies to juridical persons, free zone persons and natural persons whose UAE business turnover exceeds the FTA's applicable registration threshold. Registering after your deadline triggers an AED 10,000 administrative penalty from the FTA. The standard tax rate is 9% on taxable income above the applicable small business relief style threshold, with income up to that threshold effectively taxed at 0%, and qualifying free zone businesses may access a separate 0% rate on qualifying income. Our done-for-you registration assistance cost depends on your entity type and complexity, contact our team for a tailored quote.
Why It Matters
UAE corporate tax applies to almost every mainland and free zone business, and the Federal Tax Authority requires registration through EmaraTax within set deadlines regardless of whether the business ultimately owes tax. Missing the deadline triggers an AED 10,000 administrative penalty, and getting your Tax Registration Number (TRN), taxable-income position and free zone status right from the start avoids costly corrections later.
Who Must Register
All mainland and free zone companies incorporated in the UAE must register, regardless of whether they ultimately owe tax.
Free zone companies must register even if they expect to qualify for the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person rate on qualifying income.
Individuals conducting business in the UAE with turnover above the FTA's applicable threshold must also register.
Non-resident juridical persons with a UAE permanent establishment or nexus must register too.
Missing your registration deadline triggers an AED 10,000 FTA administrative penalty.
Before You Apply
Confirm your specific FTA registration deadline based on your licence issue date.
Set up or access your EmaraTax portal account for the taxable person.
Gather trade licence, ownership and contact details for the application.
Confirm your Qualifying Free Zone Person position if applicable.
Getting Started
Check the FTA deadline that applies to your licence issue date.
Set up or log into your EmaraTax portal profile.
Register the relevant legal entity or individual as a taxable person.
Enter trade licence, ownership, activity and contact information.
Attach the documents required for your entity type.
File your registration application through the EmaraTax portal.
The FTA issues your Tax Registration Number once the application is approved.
Confirm your taxable income, thresholds and any relief you may qualify for.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration assistance service fee | Varies by entity type and complexity, contact us for a tailored quote |
| FTA government fee | Separate line item, confirm current FTA fee schedule |
| Late registration penalty | AED 10,000 (FTA administrative penalty) |
| Standard corporate tax rate | 9% on taxable income above the applicable small business relief style threshold |
| Taxable income threshold | 0% up to the applicable threshold |
| Qualifying Free Zone Person | Potential 0% on qualifying income, subject to conditions |
No verified price figure is published for our done-for-you registration assistance service fee, a custom quote is required. The AED 10,000 late-registration penalty shown above is a separate, verified figure sheet-sourced from the FTA's own published administrative penalties, not our service price. Corporate tax thresholds and rules can change, confirm current figures with the FTA or a qualified tax adviser before budgeting a total.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
Business • Residency • Banking • Wealth • Investment