A corporate tax return is essentially information filed with the Federal Tax Authority for CT purposes. It must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the FTA and covers one taxation period.
To fully understand filing for corporate tax, knowing the basics makes the filing process much easier. While the exact information depends on your business, every return is made up of several core components that help determine your tax position for the relevant financial year.
Core components of a corporate tax return
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Taxable Person Details |
Typically these details are already available in your EmaraTax account after CT registration, but it helps to keep it updated as soon as changes happen to prevent any mistakes before filing your tax return. |
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Current Taxable Period |
Every tax return corresponds to one specific taxation period. You cannot combine multiple periods in one return. For example:
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Tax Elections (if applicable) |
The return includes elections such as:
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Accounting or Financial Records |
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Adjustments to determine income subject to CT |
Adjustments include:
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Relief and Tax Losses |
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Tax Liability and Tax Credits |
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Review and Declaration |
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