Quick Summary Every juridical person, including free zone entities, must register with the FTA regardless of profit level. New incorporations
Key Highlights Late Corporate Tax registration triggers a flat AED 10,000 penalty, but it’s waivable if you file within 7
Key Highlights Corporate tax return and payment timing follows the end of your relevant tax period, not a single annual
Key highlights Corporate tax filing in the UAE starts with clear records, not just a portal submission. Low revenue or
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The FTA can automatically waive the AED 10,000 late corporate tax registration penalty when businesses meet a specific
Key Highlights The UAE approved its largest federal budget in history at AED 92.4 billion for 2026. This is a
Key Highlights FTA Decision No. 5 of 2025 is fully operative in 2026, replacing the entire compliance framework of FTA
Key Highlights If you miss your UAE corporate tax registration deadline, the FTA automatically hits you with a fixed AED
Key Highlights The 0% tax holiday for revenues under AED 3M expires strictly on December 31, 2026. Startups must plan
Key Highlights Businesses have only 5 years from the end of a tax period to claim VAT refunds, with a