Corporate Tax in the UAE

How to Setup a Corporate Tax in UAE

Here are the key steps to set up a business in a freezone.

Be conversant with the basic corporate tax framework and the rates applicable in the UAE

Choose the appropriate business structure (e.g LLC, Freezone etc )

Register your business with FTA in the UAE

That is, maintain proper accounting records and bookkeeping

Prepare and file corporate tax returns and pay taxes on time.

FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

All annual taxable profits that fall under AED 375,000 shall be subject to zero rate. All annual taxable profits above AED 375,000 shall be subject to 9% rate.
For licensed businesses operating on the UAE mainland, the corporate tax structure is as follows: A taxable person is subject to a 0% tax rate on taxable income up to AED 375,000. A 9% corporate tax applies to taxable income above AED 375,000.
As per the FTA’s Federal Decree Law 47, The corporate tax regime demands every taxable person, which includes a Free Zone Person, requires to register for Corporate Tax and get a Registration Number.
Any income derived by a Qualifying Free Zone Person that is subject to a 0% Corporate Tax Rate is Qualifying Income. The Qualifying Income is derived/determined by qualifying business activity or transaction conducted within the Qualifying Free Zone.

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