Taxes in the UAE: corporate tax and VAT
We break down exactly what a company in the UAE pays, who qualifies for free zone relief, and what obligations arise regardless of the amount of profit.
When clients come to us
- you registered a company and do not know what to do about taxes
- your turnover has approached the VAT registration threshold
- you need to know whether you qualify for the 0% rate
- registration or reporting deadlines have been missed
- you conduct transactions with counterparties inside the UAE
What we do
- determine the company's tax status and the applicable rates
- register with the Federal Tax Authority
- set up a bookkeeping and reporting process
- check whether the free zone relief applies to your income
- prepare and file returns
- explain the consequences of missed deadlines and the applicable penalties
How the work proceeds
- Diagnosis. We review the income structure and determine which taxes apply.
- Registration. We register the company for corporate tax and, if needed, for VAT.
- Bookkeeping. We set up recordkeeping so that reporting is backed by supporting documents.
- Reporting. We prepare and file returns within the statutory deadlines.
Documents required
- licence and constitutional documents
- financial statements
- contracts with counterparties
- account statements
Key figures
Timeline and cost
Prices exclude UAE government fees and court charges. We confirm the exact quote in writing after reviewing your situation.
Работу начинаем в день обращения. Если по вашей ситуации есть более быстрый или более дешёвый путь, мы скажем об этом до заключения договора.
Коротко о главном
Yes. Corporate tax registration is mandatory for all companies regardless of financial results. There is a penalty for missing the deadline.
Only on qualifying income, subject to meeting substance requirements. Income from working with the mainland market is usually taxed at the standard rate.
There is no personal income tax in the UAE. Dividends received by an individual are not taxed.
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Первый разбор бесплатный. Мы честно скажем, если дело бесперспективно или решается без юриста.