The UAE business must submit a Corporate tax return within nine months once the fiscal year is completed. The deadline for filing corporate tax returns in the UAE depends on when the business’s financial year ends. According to the UAE Federal Tax Authority, every taxable entity is required to submit a corporate tax return in the UAE and settle outstanding amounts within the legally specified timeframe. A key deadline is approaching for companies closing their books on 31st December 2024 — the first compliance milestone falls on 30th September 2025. This date marks the calendar to submit their first corporate tax return under the UAE corporate tax law.
UAE Corporate Tax Countdown Begins: What This Means for You
If the business operates in a financial year from 1st January to 31st December 2024, the first UAE corporate tax return submission is due by September 30, 2025. This deadline requirement applies to all mainland businesses and Free Zone entities. Ensuring full compliance with the UAE Federal Tax Authority’s corporate tax regulations is essential for legal operations in the UAE. Missing the UAE corporate tax deadline may lead to hefty penalties and fines.
Who Falls Under UAE Corporate Tax Registration Requirements?
Under UAE corporate tax law, registration for corporate tax is mandatory for the majority of businesses. If the annual profits exceed AED 375,000, such a business may be required to pay Corporate Tax on the profits exceeding this threshold. Let’s see the entities needed to register for corporate tax in the UAE.
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Legal Entities
- Mainland companies
- Free Zone entities
- Foreign entities having PE or Nexus in UAE
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Natural person
- Required to register if annual revenue exceeds AED 1 million.
- Applies to freelancers, sole proprietors, and individuals with a trade/commercial license.
- Registration is mandatory even if eligible for small business relief (revenue under AED 3 million).
Corporate tax filing checklist for UAE business
Do not wait for the last-minute stress. UAE businesses must ensure to keep the checklist on track to make UAE corporate tax filing hassle-free.
- Complete the final tax calculation: Ensure that all taxable income and deductions are accurately calculated. Include necessary adjustments such as disallowed expenses, exemptions, and transfer pricing compliance.
- Confirm Corporate Tax Registration: Verify that your UAE Corporate Tax registration is complete and your TRN is active on the EmaraTax portal.
- Get Filing-Platform Ready: Train your team to handle tax filing through the EmaraTax portal.
Attention UAE Businesses: Corporate Tax Deadline Is Fast Approaching—September 30, 2025
Delay in submitting the UAE corporate tax filing deadline- 30th September, 2025, could lead to:-
- Hefty penalties
- Exposing your business to interest charges and tax arrears.
- Non- Non-Compliance risk
- Reputational damage
- Audit risk
- Increased scrutiny from the Federal Tax Authority
Jaxa Tip: Prepare early to stay compliant. Avoid last-minute stress and don’t leave room for costly consequences.
Stay Ahead with the UAE 2025 Tax Calendar- Powered by Jaxa’s expertise.
Managing the UAE’s first corporate tax return seems overwhelming. The UAE tax calendar is not just a checklist – it is a roadmap to empower your team to stay on track and meet every deadline without a last-minute rush. Partnering with Jaxa, a renowned auditing and accounting firm in the UAE and Dubai, as well as a UAE FTA registered tax agent, helps to stay ahead of the UAE corporate tax deadline and stay aligned with the UAE tax calendar 2025.
Jaxa’s Advice: Be Proactive, Stay Compliant
- Assess corporate tax readiness
- Lock in 30th September 2025 as your top compliance priority
- Finalize your 2024 accounts and reconcile any gaps
- Set a compliance reminder
- File early with confidence- zero penalties
Work with Jaxa Auditors, a best corporate tax and VAT service provider in UAE, to ensure that filings are accurate, mitigate liabilities, and keep you penalty-free. Our experienced UAE corporate tax consultants, backed by 18 years of expertise, ensure timely, compliant filings without penalties, giving you peace of mind to focus on what matters most.
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