What it is:
Corporate Tax applies to the profits of UAE businesses. Companies must register with the FTA and file annual returns if their income meets the taxable threshold.
Why it’s needed: Registration and timely filing are mandatory to avoid fines, ensure transparency, and maintain compliance with UAE tax laws.
How we help:
We assist in assessing corporate tax eligibility, registering your business through the FTA portal, preparing required documentation, and submitting accurate tax returns on time.
What it is:
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a 5% tax applied to goods and services in the UAE. Businesses exceeding AED 375,000 in annual taxable supplies must register.
Why it’s needed:
VAT registration ensures legal compliance and enables businesses to reclaim input VAT on eligible expenses.
How we help:
We handle VAT registration and TRN application via the FTA portal, file periodic VAT returns, and manage voluntary or deregistration when applicable.
What it is:
Excise Tax applies to goods harmful to human health such as tobacco products, carbonated drinks, and energy drinks.
Why it’s needed:
Businesses that manufacture, import, or store excise goods must comply with FTA regulations and file periodic excise returns.
How we help:
We assist in excise tax registration, compliance setup, and timely filing of returns with accurate documentation.
What it is:
Municipality tax is levied by local emirates (e.g., Dubai, Sharjah) on specific activities such as hotel operations, rental properties, and commercial premises.
Why it’s needed:
Ensures businesses adhere to local municipal tax rules and avoid non-compliance penalties.
How we help:
We manage municipality tax submissions, identify applicable taxes, and ensure correct reporting through relevant local authority portals.
What it is:
A TRC is issued by the UAE Ministry of Finance confirming that an individual or business is a UAE tax resident.
Why it’s needed:
It enables businesses and individuals to benefit from Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) between the UAE and other countries.
How we help:
We prepare and submit TRC applications via the MoF portal, ensuring all necessary supporting documents—such as tenancy contracts and bank statements—are included.
What it is:
A Tax Clearance Certificate confirms that a business has no outstanding tax liabilities with the FTA.
Why it’s needed:
Essential for company liquidation, license cancellation, or change in ownership to prove tax compliance.
How we help:
We review and reconcile tax accounts, prepare the clearance request, and liaise with the FTA until final approval is issued.
What it is:
ESR requires certain UAE businesses to demonstrate sufficient economic presence and operational substance within the country.
Why it’s needed:
To comply with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2020 and avoid non-compliance penalties.
How we help:
We assess whether your business falls under ESR scope, prepare ESR notifications and reports, and file submissions through the Ministry of Finance portal.