Corporate Tax Filing
in the UAE
Corporate Tax return filing, based on sound books and the
correct regime, so you avoid penalties and later surprises.
Who it’s for
Your CT filing is coming up (9 months after FYE) and you're unsure how to treat income, related parties, owner expenses, or CT/VAT interaction
You plan to (or already) elect Small Business Relief (SBR) and want to make sure you’re eligible and the filing is done correctly
You are a Free Zone entity and want to confirm Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status. You’ll have a mix of qualifying & non-qualifying income that needs segregation
You suspect your numbers could be off, so you want a CT health check + correction plan, not a tick-box submission.
What you get
CT Health Report
A short, clear verdict on whether your books are reliable enough for CT with key risks flagged.
Backlog Accounting
If needed, you get a concrete rebuild plan instead of a blind submission (priced separately).
CT return prep & filing
We will submit the CT return via EmaraTax portal under your authorization.
Why it matters?
Deadline: CT filing & payment are due within 9 months from the end of your Tax Period.
If you don’t file (and don’t pay) :
- Fixed monthly penalties for the late filing - starting at AED 500/month, then AED 1,000/month after a year.
- Plus 14% per annum on unpaid tax (~1% monthly)
If you filed incorrectly:
- Fixed 500 AED penalty
- Plus the same % penalties apply as above on unpaid CT
- Plus 15% penalty on the unpaid amount if the FTA finds the error
Why Skrooge
Fast and founder-friendly
Clear checklist, minimal back-and-forth, explanations in normal language - not copied law articles.
Designed for UAE reality
SBR eligibility, QFZP conditions and de-minimis tests, related-party transactions, transfer pricing documentation, deductions/ payroll limitations, and loss/utilisation rules—handled daily, not occasionally.
One source of truth
Books, VAT, and CT are aligned; no contradictions for FTA or investors.
How we work
Timing: We typically file the same
day
after receiving all necessary
data and access.
Access & scope
We define your CT profile (Mainland/FZ, SBR, QFZP, group),
confirm tax period and deadlines, and get EmaraTax access/
authorization and data sources.
Data request & CT Health Check
We collect financial reports and a sample of supporting
documents. We'll flag issues and recommend
Backlog Accounting (if needed).
Draft & approval
We prepare the CT return plus a plain-English summary
of how we got there. You review and approve.
Submission
We file under your authorization and package everything
into an organized CT file, ready for future audits.
Included in Accounting
& Tax Package
Your СT filing on autopilot, at no extra cost, with 100% of transactions/documents checked:
- Your books are maintained to CT-ready quality all year round.
- We monitor: SBR thresholds, QFZP conditions & de-minimis limits, related-party & shareholder transactions.
- At filing time: we skip steps 1–2 (access & data request) to keep filing seamless and included at no extra cost.
Where we operate
We support businesses across the UAE.
- Mainland: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ & Fujairah
- Free Zones: DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, Meydan, RAKEZ, etc
Pricing
From AED 499
for straightforward CT filing (clean books, simple structure, no complex adjustments).
Custom pricing for:
QFZP / groups / complex structures
Frequently
Asked Questions
Still have questions? You can
email us on info@skrooge.ai
or
submit your request
What are corporate tax filings?
In the UAE, businesses must register for corporate tax and, if their taxable income crosses certain thresholds, they may also need to pay corporate tax. To verify corporate tax liabilities, the government requires you to file corporate tax returns annually, within 9 months from the end of your tax year.
How much do corporate tax filing services cost?
Skrooge charges just AED 499 for straightforward corporate tax filings.
What is the deadline for filing a corporate tax return in the UAE?
In the UAE, businesses are required to file corporate tax returns within 9 months from the end of their tax year.
What documents are required for corporate tax filing in the UAE?
Most businesses do not need any documents other than their financial statements for corporate tax filings in the UAE. However, if your balance sheet includes qualifying financial assets or liabilities, or if you are tax resident in a foreign jurisdiction, you could optionally upload specified documents that support your reported financial figures and/or the tax credits you are claiming.
Can a company operating in a Free Zone in the UAE still be required to file a corporate tax return?
Yes, even free zone businesses must register for corporate tax and file corporate tax returns since their non-qualifying income attracts a corporate tax rate of 9%.
Is there a difference between “corporate tax filing” and “income tax return filing” in the UAE context?
Yes, corporate tax filing refers to income tax-related disclosures and return claims filed by businesses. On the other hand, since there’s no income tax in the UAE, there’s no obligation to file income tax returns.