UAE Corporate Tax · 9% / 0% QFZP
UAE corporate tax 2026 — filed, optimised, QFZP-maintained.
9% corporate tax on UAE profits above AED 375k, effective June 2023. Free zone QFZPs keep 0% on qualifying income. YABS handles FTA registration, quarterly readiness, and annual filing from AED 750/month.
750/moStarting price
UAEFully-compliant
YABSSenior partner service
Fast3-15 day processing
WrittenPrice-Locked quote day 1
What’s included / who it’s for
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FTA RegistrationMandatory for all entities
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9% FilingAbove AED 375k profit
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QFZP 0% ClaimsSubstance + audit + TP
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Small Business ReliefTill 2026 if rev under 3M
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Annual AuditWhere required by law
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Transfer PricingOECD-aligned documentation
FAQs
Questions founders ask before signing.
First tax period beginning on or after 1 June 2023. Most companies fell into scope for financial year 2024. Registration was mandatory for all entities (not just those over AED 375k). Penalty for late registration: AED 10,000.
Four conditions: adequate UAE substance (office + staff), qualifying income (Ministerial Decision 265 list), audited financial statements, and transfer pricing compliance. YABS assesses and maintains QFZP status as part of Growth and Scale accounting packages.
You qualify for Small Business Relief (effectively 0% CT) until 2026, even if it’s mainland with UAE-source income. Must still register and file zero returns. YABS handles the SBR election on the tax return.
Within 9 months of your financial year-end. So a 31 December 2024 year-end has return due 30 September 2025. Late filing penalties start at AED 1,000, rising to AED 10,000/month + 14% interest on unpaid tax.
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