The UAE introduced VAT on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%, and a federal Corporate Tax for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023 — at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that, with separate rules for qualifying free zone persons.
Through our Dubai office, we support businesses with registrations, return filings, bookkeeping and the India–UAE dimension of their tax affairs.
What is included.
- VAT and Corporate Tax registration
- VAT return preparation and filing
- Corporate Tax return support
- Bookkeeping and financial statements
- Free zone and mainland considerations
- India–UAE tax treaty and residency advisory
How we work.
Scope and steps are agreed for each assignment.
- 01Scope
Understand the cross-border objective, jurisdictions and timelines.
- 02Structure
Advise on entity form, regulatory route and tax implications in each country.
- 03Establish
Handle incorporation, approvals, registrations and bank-related documentation.
- 04Sustain
Ongoing FEMA/RBI reporting, transfer pricing documentation and tax filings.
Common questions.
Does every UAE business need to register for Corporate Tax?
Most juridical persons and certain natural persons conducting business are required to register, including free zone persons, even where no tax is ultimately payable. Registration deadlines are set by the Federal Tax Authority.
When is VAT registration mandatory in the UAE?
VAT registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory threshold (AED 375,000), with voluntary registration available above a lower threshold.
When is the UAE Corporate Tax return due?
Generally within nine months from the end of the relevant tax period.
General information only - not advice on your specific facts.
Contact us
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