EmaraTax Corporate Tax Registration: 6-Step Walkthrough

Step 1- Create an account on EmaraTax portal.

1. Simply register with your email ID and Phone number. Alternatively, you can login using your existing ID and password or with UAE PASS.
2. Note that EmaraTax accepts international numbers and applicants can receive their OTP via email instead of via phone.

Step 2- Create your new taxable person profile or select the relevant taxable person from the taxable person list.

1. You will see this option after account activation and following log-on to the portal.
2. You can then access Corporate Tax under Account overview.

Step 3- You will see the option to register for Corporate Tax. Please select this option and complete your registration.

1. Submit all prepared documents and company details.
2. You must also choose in the platform an authorized signatory to act on behalf of the company for any compliance or taxation purposes. Make sure to submit their Emirates ID or passport details, along with current contact information.
3. Note that for first time entrepreneurs, it helps to do this part like many businesses in UAE with the help of tax advisors for smoother submission.
4. The process takes an approximate 40-60 minutes to do, provided you have prepared all the documents and info ahead of time.

Step 4- Click apply, verify all information, and submit the form for acknowledgement.

1. After double checking for errors in the application, you can now submit the form. Even the smallest errors can cause delays, so it helps to ask someone else to cross check every detail and document before hitting submit.
2. The application will show a reference number to track your application status live.

Step 5 – Wait for notice from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and track your status.

1. If the FTA requires clarifications or additional documents, applicants will be made aware through the portal and the contact details given in the application. EmaraTax allows for real-time updates on applications.
2. Take note that it is usually 20 business days to get approval starting from the date the completed application was received.

Step 6 – To complete the process, make sure you receive your CT Tax Registration Number (TRN) after approval.

1. FTA will issue a Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) upon approval. This serves as confirmation of your registration.
2. Guard this number with your life, as all future filings and communications will use this as basis for your identification as a business.
3. Note that a VAT TRN and Corporate Tax TRN are different things.