Corporate Tax

Corporate Tax UAE

Navigate UAE Corporate Tax with Confidence.

The UAE Corporate Tax Law, effective for financial years commencing on or after 1 June 2023, represents the most significant structural shift in the country's tax environment in decades. With a headline rate of 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000, Corporate Tax applies to the vast majority of businesses operating across the UAE's mainland and free zones.

Free zone entities may qualify for a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income, provided they maintain genuine economic substance within the free zone and meet all prescribed conditions under the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) regime.

Corporate Tax also introduces formal rules around Tax Groups, allowing UAE entities under common ownership to consolidate their tax position into a single filing, reducing administrative complexity and improving overall tax efficiency.

MNV Associates' corporate tax consultants in Dubai bring the technical depth and implementation experience to ensure your business is not only compliant but positioned to benefit from every available relief.

"Corporate Tax compliance in the UAE is not just about filing a return. It is about understanding how the regime interacts with your business structure, your free zone status, and your group dynamics."
Why it matters
QFZP status determines your 0% rate access and must be actively maintained.
Tax Group filing reduces complexity and improves group-wide tax efficiency.
FTA penalties for late registration and incorrect filings carry material financial consequences.

Our Corporate Tax Services

End-to-end CT advisory and compliance for businesses across the UAE.

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CT Advisory and Strategy
  • Corporate Tax impact assessment, evaluating your specific exposure, reliefs, and structuring options
  • CT implementation support, policies, processes, and accounting alignment
  • Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) analysis and compliance
  • Tax Group formation advisory and consolidated return filing
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CT Compliance and Filing
  • Corporate Tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority
  • Annual CT return preparation and filing
  • Corporate Tax training for finance and leadership teams
  • CT refund claims and FTA dispute resolution

Our Process

A proven approach to delivering results.

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Step One
Impact Assessment
Evaluate your CT exposure, reliefs, and structuring options
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Step Two
Implementation
Align policies, processes, and accounting for CT compliance
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Step Three
Registration and Filing
Register with FTA and prepare annual CT returns
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Step Four
Ongoing Support
Training, refund claims, and dispute resolution

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