UAE TAX SUPPORT
Corporate Tax in the UAE: registration and return filing
We help companies prepare for Corporate Tax registration, assemble the data needed for the calculation, and organise return filing in the UAE.
SERVICE SCOPE
What the support includes
Review of source data
We clarify the company structure, tax period, registration status, and the accounting records currently available.
Corporate Tax registration
We help prepare the information and documents required to register the company for Corporate Tax.
Return preparation
We reconcile accounting data, prepare the calculation basis, and support preparation of the Corporate Tax return.
Deadline control
We record the applicable registration and reporting deadlines so that the company can prepare its documents in advance.
Accounting review
We identify gaps in source documents and accounting data that may affect the tax calculation.
Ongoing support
Where needed, we connect the tax task with the company’s ongoing bookkeeping and financial reporting in the UAE.
PROCESS
From documents to filing
The scope depends on the company’s status and the quality of its records. We first establish what has already been completed and which data is missing, then agree on the specific work required.
- Initial review. We collect the key company details and identify the relevant tax period.
- Document list. We prepare the data request for registration or return filing.
- Preparation. We review the accounting basis and assemble the information needed for the tax task.
- Approval. The final figures are presented to the responsible company representative before filing.
- Follow-up. We record the result and the next dates in the tax calendar.
DOCUMENTS
What is usually required
The exact list depends on the case. At the outset, businesses generally need company registration details, information about owners and the authorised person, financial data for the period, and documents supporting material transactions.
- trade licence and company registration documents;
- details of owners and the authorised person;
- accounting ledgers and financial statements;
- contracts, invoices, and bank statements;
- information on related parties and unusual transactions;
- previous tax correspondence, where applicable.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Corporate Tax in the UAE
Does every UAE company need to register?
The obligation depends on the person’s status and the applicable rules. Before work starts, we review the legal form, registration, and tax period rather than drawing a conclusion from revenue alone.
Is a Free Zone company always exempt from tax?
No. Special conditions exist for Free Zone companies, but registration in a Free Zone does not create an automatic exemption. The company’s status, types of income, and compliance with the relevant conditions must be reviewed.
When is the return filed?
The deadline is determined by the end of the company’s tax period. It should be established from the registration details and tracked in the tax calendar together with the payment deadline.
Can a return be prepared before the accounts are in order?
The tax calculation is based on financial data. If the records contain gaps or inconsistencies, supporting documents and material transactions should be reconciled first.
NEXT STEP
Let us review your status and documents
Tell us about the company and the current task. We will identify the information required to start.
This page provides general information. The scope of work and tax outcome depend on the circumstances of the individual company.