Corporate Tax registration is a mandatory requirement for businesses operating in the UAE. Whether you are a mainland company, Free Zone entity, or foreign business, Capella ensures your registration is accurate, on time, and fully compliant with UAE tax laws.
Corporate Tax registration is the process of officially enrolling your business with the UAE tax authority to obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN) and comply with Corporate Tax regulations.
Understanding and completing this process correctly is essential to keep your business compliant and avoid penalties.
Corporate Tax registration is required across a wide range of business types operating in the UAE.
Once registered, here is what your business will pay under the UAE Corporate Tax regime:
To ensure a smooth registration, businesses should prepare the following documents in advance.
Newly incorporated businesses must complete their Corporate Tax registration within three months from the date of incorporation.
Late registration may lead to administrative penalties beginning from AED 10,000, so timely action is critical.
FTA — late Corporate Tax registration penalty (Cabinet Decision)
Free Zone companies must also register for Corporate Tax, even if they qualify for 0% tax benefits.
They must ensure compliance as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) to maintain their tax advantages.
We review your licence, structure and financial year to confirm your registration obligation and the exact deadline that applies to you.
We gather your trade licence, MOA, Emirates ID and contact details and prepare a complete, error-free application pack.
Our FTA-registered tax agents file your Corporate Tax registration on the EmaraTax portal and track it through to approval.
You receive your Corporate Tax TRN plus a compliance calendar for your filing deadlines — registered and penalty-free.
Instant estimate based on UAE Corporate Tax Law. Your actual liability is confirmed by our team during filing.
0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income, 9% above it.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Reliefs, exemptions and adjustments may change the final figure.
Across mainland & free zones
From documents to submission
Zero late-registration penalties
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Tax Agent (TAN): 30000939 | TAAN: 20011987
Capella Tax Consultancy L.L.C is an FTA-approved Tax Agent in the UAE, helping businesses stay compliant with tax regulations. We provide VAT registration, VAT return filing, tax advisory, compliance reviews, and corporate tax services across all seven Emirates.
All UAE businesses and entities subject to Corporate Tax must register with the Federal Tax Authority and obtain a Tax Registration Number, including mainland companies, free zone entities, and individuals conducting business activity above the AED 1 million annual turnover threshold. Registration is mandatory even for free zone businesses claiming the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person rate.
Corporate Tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on income above that threshold, with a separate rate for large multinationals under the OECD Pillar Two rules. Small businesses with revenue at or below AED 3 million may also elect Small Business Relief to be treated as having no taxable income for that period.
The FTA sets registration deadlines based on the entity's licence issuance month (or incorporation date), and most existing businesses were required to register during 2024. Failing to register on time triggers an administrative penalty of AED 10,000, so it is important to confirm your specific deadline and register promptly.
You typically need a valid trade licence, the Emirates ID and passport copies of the owner(s) or authorised signatory, Memorandum of Association or partnership agreement, and contact and address details for the business. Registration is completed online through the FTA's EmaraTax portal.
Yes, once registered every taxable person must file an annual Corporate Tax return within nine months of the end of the relevant financial year, even if the income is zero or below the taxable threshold. Late or non-filing attracts FTA penalties, so registered businesses should maintain proper accounting records and file on time.
Capella has been a game-changer for our business. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always ensures we stay compliant.
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Partner with Capella for hassle-free, fully compliant Corporate Tax registration in the UAE.
