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Corporate Tax Consultants in Dubai and the UAE
- UK-backed team
- Mainland & free zone
- Registration & filing with the FTA
- A named consultant, not a call centre
20+Years UK heritage
9% Rate above AED 375,000
0%On the first AED 375,000
1 Named consultant, no call centre
What UAE corporate tax is
Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%. This protects small profits and new businesses.
Taxable income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%. It applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023.
The Ministry of Finance sets policy; the Federal Tax Authority administers it under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.
A Qualifying Free Zone Person can get 0% on qualifying income, but must still register and file. We check your status and tell you where you stand.
Most UAE businesses must register
Mainland companies
Any mainland LLC or establishment must register, whatever the profit.
Free zone companies
Free zone does not mean exempt. You still register and file, even at 0%.
Freelancers with a licence
If your licensed business income passes AED 1 million in a calendar year, you are in scope.
Startups and SMEs
You register from day one. Profit under AED 375,000 changes the rate, not the duty.
E-commerce and online sellers
Selling from a UAE licence counts, even if every customer is overseas.
Trading and import-export companies
Multiple suppliers and related parties make your taxable income harder to work out. We handle it.
Professional firms
Agencies, law firms, engineers, clinics and consultancies are all in scope.
Foreign companies with a UAE presence
A branch or permanent establishment here creates a UAE corporate tax duty.
Our Corporate Tax Services in Dubai and the UAE
We register your company for corporate tax with the FTA and get your Corporate Tax Registration Number issued.
We prepare and file your corporate tax return before the deadline, so you never risk a late-filing penalty.
We check whether you qualify for Small Business Relief before you file, so you claim every benefit you are entitled to.
We review your free zone qualifying income and confirm your rate, plus track every deadline. A named consultant is on call.
We work out your taxable income straight from your accounts, applying the reliefs and adjustments that apply to you.
Already late? We file the outstanding return, work out what is owed, and deal with the FTA on the penalty.
If your bookkeeping needs handling first, see our accounting services in Dubai. Not sure what you need? Ask us.
How We Work: Registration to Filing
We check your situation and tell you what corporate tax means for your business.
We handle the registration with the FTA and get your Corporate Tax Registration Number.
We work out your taxable income from your accounts, applying every relief you qualify for.
We prepare and file your return before the deadline, so late-filing penalties never hit you.
Corporate Tax Consultant Fees in Dubai
Your corporate tax fee depends on your business. We give you a fixed quote after the free consultation – nothing hidden.
What sets your price
- Your company size and structure
- How many transactions you have
- Whether you need bookkeeping cleaned up first
- Free zone or mainland
- Fixed quote after the free call No hidden fees
Why Choose DASA as Your Corporate Tax Consultant
We keep up with every FTA change to corporate tax, so your registration and returns stay correct as the rules evolve.
You get a real person who knows your business, not a call centre. We reply fast.
Corporate tax pulls from your accounts and links to your VAT. We handle all three under one roof – see our VAT consultancy in Dubai. That stops errors between them.
Part of the UK DASA Group, with 20+ years behind it. Registered in Dubai, serving mainland and free zone across the UAE.
Corporate Tax Deadlines and Penalties in the UAE
You file one corporate tax return for each tax period, based on your financial year.
For a year ending 31 December, the return is due by 30 September the next year. We file yours on time.
Late registration brings an FTA penalty of AED 10,000. Registering on time keeps that cost at zero.
Late filing brings further penalties. We watch every deadline so a missed date never turns into a fine.
Get any of this wrong and the FTA can charge penalties. We keep you on the right side of the rules. Sources: Federal Tax Authority and Ministry of Finance.
Figures follow Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 as amended. Always confirm current amounts on EmaraTax.
Frequently asked questions
Do free zone companies pay corporate tax in the UAE?
Free zone companies must register for corporate tax. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can pay 0% on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. The rules are strict. We check your status and confirm your rate.
Who must register for UAE corporate tax?
Most UAE businesses must register. This includes mainland companies and free zone companies. It covers many freelancers with a licence too. Registration is separate from paying – you register even if your profit is under AED 375,000.
What is Small Business Relief?
If your revenue is AED 3 million or less, you can elect to be treated as having no taxable income. You must be a UAE resident business, and you must still register and file. It runs for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. Free zone qualifying persons and large multinational groups cannot use it. We check if you qualify before we file.
When is the corporate tax return due?
You file within nine months of your financial year end. For a year ending 31 December, the return is due by 30 September the next year. You get one return per tax period. We file yours on time.
What does a corporate tax consultant do in the UAE?
We work out whether you must register, register you on the FTA’s EmaraTax portal, calculate your taxable income from your accounts, apply any relief you qualify for, file your return before the deadline, and answer the FTA if they ask questions.
How much does a corporate tax consultant cost in Dubai?
Our corporate tax work starts from AED 1,000. The final price depends on your company size, how many transactions you have, whether you are free zone or mainland, and whether your books need cleaning up first. You get a fixed quote after the free call.
Do I still need to file if my company made a loss or had no income?
Yes. Once you are registered, you file every tax period, even at zero. Filing a loss also lets you carry it forward against future profit. Not filing brings a penalty whether you owed tax or not.
I registered late, or I missed a filing deadline. Can you still help?
Yes. We file the outstanding return, work out what is owed, and deal with the FTA on the penalty. Filing late costs AED 500 a month for the first 12 months, then AED 1,000 a month, so acting now costs less than waiting.
Do I need an FTA-registered tax agent?
Not for normal registration and filing. You need one only if you want someone to formally represent you in front of the FTA, such as during a review or a dispute. We will tell you honestly which one you need.
How do I choose a corporate tax consultant in Dubai?
Ask four things: who exactly will handle your file, whether the price is fixed or hourly, whether they also hold your bookkeeping and VAT, and what happens if a deadline is missed. Any consultant who will not answer those clearly is the wrong one.