Corporate Tax
EmaraTax registration and Corporate Tax TRN for Mainland, Free Zone and foreign companies, done right the first time.
Every UAE company, including Free Zone entities and businesses that expect to pay no tax, must register for Corporate Tax and obtain a Tax Registration Number. Missing your registration deadline triggers an AED 10,000 penalty. We confirm your deadline, prepare the application on EmaraTax and see it through to approval.
No missed deadlines
We confirm the exact date that applies to your company and file well before it.
Fewer rejections
Applications are checked against FTA requirements before submission, so they are rarely sent back.
Correct from day one
Your tax period, entity type and business details are set up to match your accounts.
One team for what follows
The same team that registers you can keep your books and file your returns.
In-depth guide
01Who must register for UAE Corporate Tax
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, registration is required for all resident juridical persons, which covers Mainland LLCs, Free Zone companies, branches of foreign companies and most other legal entities. Non-resident persons with a permanent establishment or a nexus in the UAE must also register.
Individuals are brought into scope when they carry on a business and their turnover from that business exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year. Exempt persons, such as certain government entities and qualifying public benefit entities, follow separate rules.
02Getting the deadline right
The FTA set staggered deadlines for companies that existed before March 2024, based on the month their licence was issued rather than the year. Newly incorporated companies generally have three months from incorporation. Many businesses missed their slot simply because they assumed registration could wait until their first return.
We check your licence history, any previous licences and your incorporation date to confirm the deadline that applies. If it has already passed, we register you immediately and review whether a penalty waiver is available.
03Why accuracy at registration matters
The details you enter at registration, including your financial year, legal form and business activities, feed directly into your tax period and later returns. Correcting them afterwards takes time and can create mismatches with your accounts.
Because we start from your books and licence documents, your registration lines up with the financial statements your returns will be built on.
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Deadline check
We review your licence and incorporation dates to confirm when you must register.
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Document pack
We collect and check licence, MoA, IDs and signatory authorisation.
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EmaraTax filing
We prepare and submit the application from your EmaraTax account.
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TRN issued
We answer any FTA queries and share your TRN and certificate once approved.
Yes. Free Zone persons must register and file returns even if they qualify for the 0% rate on qualifying income.
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