Tax Compliance Diagnostic
UAE 2026
Find out if your business has compliance gaps that could trigger FTA penalties — in under 2 minutes.
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Understanding UAE Tax Compliance
Corporate Tax Basics
- Registration — mandatory for all Legal Entities and Natural Persons above AED 1M
- Filing deadline — 9 months after financial year end
- Wrong filing risk — percentage-based penalties that compound monthly
VAT Compliance
- Mandatory registration — once taxable supplies and expenses exceed AED 375,000 in any 12-month period
- Filing — quarterly for most businesses (some monthly)
- Wrong filing risk — overclaimed input VAT gets caught in FTA audits
FTA Audit Triggers
- Cross-referencing — FTA now compares VAT returns vs CT returns automatically
- Personal expenses — mixed into business costs is the most common finding
- Transfer pricing — related-party transactions must be at arm's length
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this diagnostic check?
It checks your business against the most common UAE tax compliance risks: CT/VAT registration status, filing obligations, audit deadlines, invoice compliance, expense categorization, and AML requirements. Each question maps to a real FTA compliance area.
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 do I find exact penalty amounts?
This diagnostic identifies which compliance areas are at risk. For exact penalty calculations based on your specific amounts and dates, use our FTA Penalty Calculator.
What should I do if my risk score is high?
A high risk score means multiple compliance gaps were identified. We recommend booking a free 15-minute review with our team to prioritize which issues to fix first. Most problems are straightforward to resolve once identified.
Do all UAE businesses need to register for Corporate Tax?
All Legal Entities (LLCs, FZEs, FZCOs, PJSCs, etc.) must register regardless of revenue. Natural Persons (individuals, sole establishments, freelancers) must register if annual revenue exceeds AED 1,000,000. Late registration carries a fixed penalty.
What is goAML and do I need to register?
goAML is the UAE's anti-money laundering reporting platform. It's required for designated sectors including real estate, precious metals/stones, auditing, accounting, legal services, and financial services. Registration is free.
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Our team reviews compliance gaps for UAE businesses every day.