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The questions UAE business owners ask us most about corporate tax, VAT, audit, and staying compliant with the Federal Tax Authority.
The questions we hear most
Does my business have to register for UAE Corporate Tax?
Almost every business does. UAE Corporate Tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The first AED 375,000 of taxable profit is taxed at 0%, and profit above that at 9%. You need to register even if you expect to stay under the threshold, and a late registration carries a penalty. We handle your registration and filing so the deadlines are met.
What is the VAT registration threshold in the UAE?
You must register for VAT once your taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, or once you expect to within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is allowed from AED 187,500. Once registered, you charge 5%, file a return each period, and file a nil return even in a quarter with no sales.
Does my free-zone company really pay 0% tax?
Only on qualifying income, and only if you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions, which include real substance in the zone and audited financial statements. Income that does not qualify is taxed at 9%. We check whether your activity qualifies and keep the records that protect the 0% rate.
Does my company need an audit?
Many do. Most free-zone companies need audited financial statements to renew their licence, and a Qualifying Free Zone Person must keep audited accounts to hold the 0% rate. Banks and investors often ask for them too. We prepare your books to audit standard and arrange the audit.
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Corporate tax
- When is the Corporate Tax registration deadline for my licence?
- What is Small Business Relief, and do I qualify?
- Which expenses can I deduct against Corporate Tax?
- How does Corporate Tax work for a group of companies?
VAT
- How often do I file VAT returns?
- Can I recover the VAT I pay on business costs?
- What are the penalties for filing VAT late?
- Do exports and free-zone sales carry VAT?
Audit and records
- How many years must I keep my accounting records?
- What does an auditor actually check?
- What records do I need for Corporate Tax?
- Can you fix a backlog of bookkeeping before year-end?
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