UAE Corporate Tax Filing & Return Services in Dubai
Ensure accurate computation, strategic deductible reviews, and flawless Corporate Tax return filing with the FTA. Minimize your tax liabilities legally with SBR Chartered Accountants. For registration requirements, see our Corporate Tax registration services in Dubai.
Understanding UAE Corporate Tax Return Filing
Direct Answer: UAE Corporate Tax returns must be filed electronically through the EmaraTax portal within nine (9) months from the end of the relevant tax period. During this filing, businesses must declare their taxable income and settle any Corporate Tax payable. Even Free Zone companies benefiting from the 0% rate must submit an annual tax return.
Filing a Corporate Tax return in the UAE is not just a data entry task; it requires meticulous financial reconciliation. The standard Corporate Tax rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000, while income up to this threshold is taxed at 0%. However, calculating “Taxable Income” requires adjusting your accounting net profit according to specific UAE Corporate Tax Law provisions, including non-deductible expenses, exempt income, and relief provisions.
As authorized FTA Tax Agents, SBR Chartered Accountants ensures that your tax computation is highly optimized and 100% compliant, protecting your business from the severe administrative penalties associated with incorrect or late filings.
Our Comprehensive Corporate Tax Filing Process
1. Financial Statement Review
We review your audited or unaudited financial statements to ensure they comply with accepted accounting standards (IFRS) before initiating the tax calculation.
2. Tax Computation & Adjustments
We perform complex tax adjustments, identifying deductible expenses, applying Small Business Relief (if applicable), and isolating exempt income to arrive at the final Taxable Income.
3. EmaraTax Submission
We prepare the Corporate Tax Return and submit it flawlessly via the FTA’s EmaraTax portal, ensuring payment processing is handled before the deadline.
Small Business Relief & Exemptions
The UAE Corporate Tax framework provides significant relief for eligible businesses. Under the Small Business Relief provision, resident taxable persons with gross revenue not exceeding AED 3,000,000 for the current and previous tax periods can elect to be treated as having no taxable income. Our consultants evaluate your eligibility for this and other exemptions, ensuring you do not overpay taxes.