Compliance Calendar
UAE 2026

See every VAT, CT, audit, and license deadline in one visual calendar.
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We'll calculate every compliance deadline for you.

Entity type

Location

Incorporation date

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Financial year end

Annual revenue

How to Use This Calendar

1 Enter your details

Entity type, location, setup date, revenue, and VAT status (10 seconds)

2 Generate calendar

We calculate every deadline based on UAE tax law

3 Browse by year

Click any month in the dot map to jump to its deadlines

4 Export

Add all deadlines to your phone calendar (ICS) or download a PDF

Key Deadlines Reference

Obligation	When
VAT registration	30 days after taxable supplies cross AED 375K
VAT filing	28th of month after quarter end (quarterly)
CT registration (legal entity)	3 months after incorporation
CT registration (natural person)	31 March of the year after turnover crosses AED 1M
CT filing	9 months after financial year end (annual)
Audit submission	3-12 months after FY end (varies by authority)
License renewal	Anniversary of trade license issue date (annual)

Understanding UAE Compliance Deadlines

VAT Filing Cycles

5%Standard rate

QuarterlyFiling frequency

28thMonthly due date

Quarterly filing — most businesses file every 3 months on a cadence set by FTA
Due date — 28th of the month following the quarter end
Late filing — AED 500 per return, per offence

Read our VAT filing guide

Corporate Tax Deadlines

9%Standard CT rate

9 moFiling window

14%Late payment p.a.

Filing deadline — 9 months after your financial year ends
Payment deadline — same as filing deadline
Late filing — AED 500/month (months 1-12), AED 1,000/month thereafter

Read our complete CT guide

Audit Requirements

3–12Months after FY

ADGM9 months

JAFZA3 months

Free zone entities — audit deadline depends on your authority (3-12 months)
Mainland — typically 6 months after FY end
ADGM filing — audited accounts must be filed with the Registrar within 9 months

Learn about CT calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What deadlines does this calendar include?

It covers VAT filing deadlines (quarterly), Corporate Tax filing deadlines (annual), audit submission deadlines (varies by authority), and trade license renewal dates. All computed from your specific business details.

Is my data stored or shared?

No. All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, stored, or shared with anyone. You can verify this — the tool works even offline.

How does the ICS calendar export work?

Clicking "Add to Calendar" downloads a standard .ics file containing all your deadlines. Open it on any device — it works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and others. Each deadline includes reminders 1 week and 1 day before.

What if I'm not VAT registered yet?

If you select "No" for VAT registration, we'll ask when your supplies crossed AED 375K. From that, we compute your registration deadline, estimated effective date, and when your first filing would be due.

Why do audit deadlines differ by free zone?

Each free zone authority sets its own deadline for submitting audited financial statements. JAFZA and DAFZA require submission within 3 months of FY end, while ADGM allows 9 months and SHAMS allows 12 months.

Can I see deadlines for future years?

Yes. Use the year navigation arrows above the calendar to browse any year. Your recurring obligations (VAT, CT, audit, license) are projected forward based on the same cycles.

Need help staying compliant?

Our team manages compliance deadlines for UAE businesses every day.

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