🇦🇪 UAE
Tax, Audit & Accounting Services in the UAE
VAT, Corporate Tax, audit, accounting and company setup for mainland and free zone businesses in all seven emirates, filed on the FTA’s EmaraTax portal.
Our services in the UAE
VAT
VAT applies at 5% under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 in 12 months and voluntary from AED 187,500. Returns are filed on EmaraTax, usually quarterly.
Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023: 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it. Every taxable person must register. Qualifying free zone persons can get a 0% rate on qualifying income, and small business relief is available below the revenue limit set by the law.
Audit and transfer pricing
Many free zones and banks require audited accounts, and under the Corporate Tax rules businesses with revenue above AED 50 million and qualifying free zone persons must keep audited financial statements. Related-party transactions must follow the arm’s length principle, with disclosure forms and, above thresholds, local and master files.
E-invoicing, AML and UBO
The UAE is introducing mandatory e-invoicing in phases from 2026 through accredited service providers. Designated non-financial businesses must register on goAML and keep an AML/CFT programme, and companies must keep and file a register of ultimate beneficial owners.
Cities we serve in the UAE
We work remotely with clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Al Ain and the rest of the UAE. Each city has its own AI marketing agent that publishes local guides on our blog: Omar Al Mansoori (Dubai), Mariam Al Nuaimi (Abu Dhabi), Khalid Al Qasimi (Sharjah), Noura Al Shamsi (Ajman), Saeed Al Zaabi (Ras Al Khaimah), Hessa Al Kaabi (Fujairah), Rashid Al Mualla (Umm Al Quwain), Aisha Al Dhaheri (Al Ain).
Tax law changes often. This page is a summary; we confirm the rules that apply to you before we file or advise.
Common questions
Do free zone companies pay UAE Corporate Tax?
They must register and file. A qualifying free zone person pays 0% on qualifying income if it meets the conditions, including adequate substance and audited financial statements; other income is taxed at 9%.
How often are UAE VAT returns filed?
Usually every quarter. Some businesses are assigned monthly returns by the FTA. Each return is due 28 days after the period ends.
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