Corporate Tax – UAE Don’t Forget To Register!

Corporate Tax – UAE Don’t forget to register!

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Deadline for Corporate Tax Registration

The deadlines for corporate tax registrations have been established by the UAE Federal Tax Authority, and taxable individuals are strongly encouraged to complete timely registration to prevent any violations of tax laws.

The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE has issued Decision No. 3 of 2024, which outlines the timeline for the registration of taxable persons for corporate tax. This decision is in accordance with the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses and its subsequent amendments.

When did the UAE introduce Corporate Tax?

The UAE introduced Corporate Tax starting on or after June 1, 2023, for businesses operating within the country.

What is the corporate tax rate in the UAE?

The corporate tax rate in the UAE is 9% for companies, but businesses earning less than 375,000 AED pay 0%.

Do business branches in the UAE need to file separate tax returns ?

No, business branches in the UAE do not file separate tax returns. The parent company files one return that includes all its branches.

What is Group Relief under UAE Corporate Tax?

Group relief allows a parent company and its child companies to form a tax group. Losses in one company can be used to lower the tax of another company in the same group.

What is Restructuring Relief under UAE Corporate Tax?

Restructuring relief lets businesses delay taxes when trading parts of a company for shares in another company, helping during mergers or spin-offs without paying immediate tax.