UAE Corporate Tax Services · DubaiCorporate tax,under control.
Registration, returns, transfer pricing and free zone positions for UAE companies and groups, prepared by chartered accountants and filed by an FTA Registered Tax Agency in Business Bay, Dubai.
01 · The rate
Nine percent. One headline rate.
Charged on taxable income above AED 375,000. The rate is the simple part. Getting from accounting profit to taxable income is where the work is, and where both the exposure and the savings sit.
02 · The threshold
The first AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%.
The free zone regime, exempt dividends and losses carried forward can bring the liability well below the headline rate. Every entity still has to register and file.
03 · The deadline
Nine months. Every year.
The return and payment are due nine months after the financial year ends: for a 31 December year end, that is 30 September. A late return costs AED 500 a month, and AED 1,000 a month after the first year.
04 · The team
Every return.
Filed on time.
50+ qualified accountants and 400+ active clients, 95% of whom stay with us year after year.
The season · Q4 2026
What’s due right now.
Live deadlines, counted in Gulf Standard Time
Just passed
FY2025 corporate tax returns and payments were due.
Missed it? File first. Each month or part month adds AED 500 to the late-filing penalty, and unpaid tax costs 14% a year, charged monthly. Then we deal with the rest.
- Q4 2026 to Q3 2027
The full tax calendar
Every corporate tax, VAT and e-invoicing date for the next twelve months, in one view.
Open the calendar - VAT
28October 2026
WedVAT return and payment
Quarterly filers (Jul to Sep 2026) and monthly filers (Sep 2026)
- E-invoicing
30October 2026
FriAppoint your e-invoicing Accredited Service Provider
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more
What to do - Corporate tax
31October 2026
SatCorporate tax return and payment: January year ends
Financial year ended 31 January 2026
File by Fri 30 Oct 2026 to be safe
What to do - Corporate tax
31October 2026
SatLate-registration penalty waiver cut-off
Businesses whose FIRST tax period ended 31 March 2026
File by Fri 30 Oct 2026 to be safe
What to do - Top-up tax
30November 2026
MonTop-up Tax (DMTT) registration
UAE entities of multinational groups with revenue of EUR 750 million or more (financial years ending before 30 April 2026)
What to do - Corporate tax
30November 2026
MonCorporate tax return and payment: February year ends
Financial year ended 28 February 2026; waiver cut-off for first periods ended 30 April 2026
What to do - VAT
30November 2026
MonVAT return and payment
Quarterly filers (Aug to Oct) and monthly filers (Oct)
- VAT
28December 2026
MonVAT return and payment
Quarterly filers (Sep to Nov) and monthly filers (Nov)
- Corporate tax
31December 2026
ThuCorporate tax return and payment: March year ends
Financial year ended 31 March 2026; waiver cut-off for first periods ended 31 May 2026
What to do
Accredited, recognised & partnered with
Corporate tax services
Corporate tax work for UAE companies and groups.
Thirteen services in three groups, from first registration to Tax Groups, transfer pricing and FTA audits.
- 01Corporate Tax RegistrationA Tax Registration Number for every entity, filed correctly on EmaraTax inside the deadline.Comply
- 02Corporate Tax Return FilingA computation that holds up under review, filed and paid within nine months of year end.Comply
- 03CT-Ready Accounting & Audited FinancialsIFRS accounts that support the tax computation, audited where the law requires.Comply
- 04Corporate Tax DeregistrationLiquidations, mergers and closures taken off the register cleanly, with every balance settled.Comply
- 05Corporate Tax Advisory & PlanningImpact assessments, structuring and second opinions, set out in writing for the board.Plan
- 06Free Zone Corporate Tax (QFZP)The 0% rate for Qualifying Free Zone Persons, tested condition by condition every year.Plan
- 07Small Business ReliefRelief for revenue of AED 3 million or less, now available to 2029, elected only where it saves tax.Plan
- 08Transfer PricingArm's length policies, benchmarking, the disclosure form, Master File and Local File.Plan
- 09Tax Groups & RestructuringTax Groups modelled before they are formed, and reorganisations planned around the reliefs.Plan
- 10Global Minimum Tax (DMTT)The 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax for large multinational groups: scope, registration and returns.Plan
- 11Tax Health Check & FTA Audit SupportA review run the way an FTA auditor would, and representation if an audit follows.Protect
- 12Penalties & Voluntary DisclosuresLate filings and errors corrected through the right route, with penalties contained.Protect
- 13Corporate Tax for Freelancers & Sole EstablishmentsBusiness turnover over AED 1 million in your own name: registration, computation and filing.Comply
Client reviews
Top-rated 4.9 by the companies we work with.
4.9 average across 21 published client reviews
They are experts with their job, we can see that they have a corporate background.
What I find most impressive about EBS is their ability to truly understand the unique needs of our business from day one.
The accounting system they recommended, set up, and manage for us has been a godsend. We wouldn't have been able to grow so seamlessly without it.
I have been a client of EBS for the past four years, and their accounting services have consistently exceeded my expectations.
EBS has very good processes. They don't miss the deadlines, and they follow a very good system.
For me the main thing was their knowledge in the finance sector as well as the adaptability of the team.
Our overall gaps and discrepancies were removed in the accounting and expenses structure and we managed our costs better.
Over the course of our collaboration, their dedicated team has consistently maintained precision and organization in handling my financial records.
Muhammad FaizanStraight forward and professional. Efficient at their working style and the services they provide.
Their skills and friendliness are impressive. They match our needs and profile.
Great service and attention to detail.
Isham HaslamTheir ability to operate as an extension of our firm, particularly in addressing our financial needs, sets them apart.
Isham HaslamFounder & CEO, UndigitiseOverall I found them extremely professional, adequately experienced and competent.
I'm impressed with their professionalism, responsibility, and business ethics.
They are also always objective and timely on providing the relevant data that is helpful for our decisions.
They are very active on monthly bookkeeping reports and identify any issues and report them to management proactively.
Their professionalism and effectiveness in meeting banking standards make them a reliable choice for audit services.
Abdullah KhaqanThey're available for us six days a week for any question or report on ad hoc services that we have.
I'm really happy to work with such a professional team. All the tasks are done on time without any delays.
I highly recommend ebs for their Zoho accounting services, as they have proven to be reliable, knowledgeable, and instrumental in optimizing financial workflows.
Available when needed, and never missed a deadline.
Our clients
Businesses we have supported to grow.
Some of the companies ebs has worked with.
How we work
From first call to filed return.
One accountable team and a written plan. Your finance team always knows what comes next and who owns it.
- 1
A free 20-minute call
Tell us how your company or group is set up. We confirm your tax periods and deadlines, and flag anything urgent, such as a missed return or an open waiver window.
- 2
A clear scope, in writing
What we will do, by when, and what we need from your finance team. All of it agreed in writing before any work starts.
- 3
Books checked, computation built
We reconcile your accounts, make the tax adjustments and document every judgement call, so the return can be defended line by line.
- 4
Senior review, then filing
Every computation is reviewed before we file it on EmaraTax as your registered tax agent. You approve the final return, and the payment is set up for the deadline.
- 5
On your calendar, every year
We track your deadlines, elections and the law changes that affect them, so each new year starts with a plan already in place.
Why ebs
Work prepared to the standard an FTA audit expects.
- 15+Years of experience
- 50+Qualified accountants
- 400+Active clients
- 95%Client retention
The accounting system they recommended, set up, & manage for us has been a godsend. We wouldn't have been able to grow so seamlessly without it. Our revenues since we started working with the ebs team 3 years ago have seen an 864% growth rate & they have taken on and dealt with the increased workload with no problem.
Recognised by
FTA Registered Tax AgencyTAN 30022834
ClutchTop Accounting Company, Dubai
MEA Business AwardsBest Full-Service SME Accountancy Firm, Dubai
Khaleej TimesFeatured for its accounting services
TrustpilotRated by clients
Who we help
Same law. Different traps in every sector.
Your tax team
The people responsible for your file.
Haris Javed
Partner, Tax
Raima Manzoor
Manager, Tax
Fathima Asharuf
Assistant Manager, Indirect Tax
Muhammad Rizwan Khadim
Partner, Accounting & Consulting
Insights
The rules, explained by the team that files.
Deadlines · 7 min read
Missed the corporate tax deadline? Your next 30 days
Missed the 30 September 2026 UAE corporate tax deadline? What the penalties cost each month, a worked example, and the order to act in over the next 30 days.
2 Oct 2026Read
Deadlines · 6 min
Late registration penalty waiver: the 7-month rule
Registered late for UAE corporate tax? File the first return within 7 months of the first period end and the AED 10,000 penalty is waived. Dates and examples.
29 Sep 2026
E-invoicing · 6 min
UAE e-invoicing from January 2027: the corporate tax view
Revenue of AED 50m or more? Appoint an e-invoicing provider by 30 October 2026 and go live on 1 January 2027. The fines, and why CT figures must reconcile.
24 Sep 2026
Free zones · 6 min
Qualifying Free Zone Person in 2026: keeping the 0% rate
How a Qualifying Free Zone Person keeps 0% UAE corporate tax in 2026: the six conditions, de minimis worked through, MD 229/2025 and the distributor AUP.
18 Sep 2026
FAQs
The questions finance teams ask first.
40 answers in total, grouped by topic, in the full FAQ library.
All FAQsYes. Federal corporate tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0% and anything above that at 9%. Large multinational groups can also pay a top-up tax that brings their effective rate up to 15%.
UAE companies and other legal entities, on the mainland and in free zones, are within corporate tax. So are foreign companies that are effectively managed and controlled in the UAE or have a permanent establishment or other taxable presence (nexus) here, and individuals whose business turnover exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year. Being within the system doesn't always mean paying tax: many businesses owe nothing because of the 0% band, Small Business Relief or the free zone regime. They still have to register and file a return.
On profit. Corporate tax is charged on taxable income, which starts from the net profit in your financial statements and is then adjusted under the tax rules. Revenue only matters for particular tests, such as the AED 3 million limit for Small Business Relief, the AED 50 million audit threshold and the AED 1 million turnover test for individuals.
You must file the return and pay the tax within nine months of the end of your tax period. The FTA counts month end to month end, so a period ending 31 March 2026 is due by 31 December 2026, and calendar year 2026 is due by 30 September 2027. Returns for calendar year 2025 were due by 30 September 2026, with no extension. If a deadline falls on a weekend, file and pay by the preceding business day to be safe.
A late return costs AED 500 for each month or part month for the first 12 months, then AED 1,000 a month from the 13th month. Unpaid tax also attracts a late-payment penalty of 14% a year, applied monthly from the day after the due date: about 1.17% per month or part month. Both keep running until you file and pay, so act as soon as you can.
Usually, if your taxable income would be above AED 375,000, because the relief takes your tax to nil. If you would pay nothing anyway, because profit is under AED 375,000 or you have made a loss, electing can cost you: tax losses and net interest from a relief year cannot be carried forward. If you elect it, you still register, file a simplified return by the nine-month deadline and keep records. The election is made year by year, so revisit it each time you file.
A free zone company that is a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) pays 0% on its qualifying income and 9% on all other taxable income. One that doesn't qualify, or has elected to be taxed at the standard rates, pays 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above. Either way it must register, file a return every year and keep records.