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Corporate Tax Filing Deadline 2025: File by 28 September to Avoid Penalties

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Corporate Tax Filing Deadline 2025: File by 28 September to Avoid Penalties

If your total turnover exceeds 1 Million for the year 2024 then you must comply with Corporate Tax Registration by 31 March 2025. Corporate Tax Filing: After the tax registration you must file your Corporate Tax Return by 28 September 2025.
UAE corporate tax registration deadline 31 March 2025 and tax return filing deadline 28 September 2025

What is Corporate Tax in the UAE?

Corporate tax is a direct tax levied on the net income or profit of corporations and other businesses. Starting from 1 June 2023, the UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax rate on taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000. This move aligns the UAE with global tax standards while still offering a highly competitive business environment.

Requirement                                                    Deadline

Corporate Tax Registration                           31 March 2025

Corporate Tax Filing                                        28 September 2025

What is the New Tax in UAE from January 2025?

Starting January 2025, the UAE will introduce a Global Minimum Tax (GMT) under OECD Pillar Two, affecting:

Multinational companies (MNCs) with revenue over €750 million
A 15% minimum effective tax rate
Additional reporting requirements

While this mainly impacts large corporations, all businesses should stay updated on tax changes.​
Krezko provides:

📌 Corporate Tax Advisory

📌 GMT Compliance Support

📌 CFO Services for Financial Planning

As such, they must register for Corporate Tax no later than 31 March of the calendar year following the year in which their total Turnover exceeded the AED 1 million threshold. This will fulfil their compliance obligations with regard to their Corporate Tax
Important for All LLC Businesses in the UAE

All LLC (Limited Liability Company) businesses operating in the UAE are required to register for Corporate Tax and file a Corporate Tax Return, regardless of their profit level.

Even if your taxable income is below AED 375,000, you must still:

✅ Register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for Corporate Tax 

✅ File your Corporate Tax Return to report zero tax due (if applicable).

What happens if you don’t comply?

Failure to register or file on time can result in FTA penalties, including:

  • AED 10,000 for failure to register for Corporate Tax
  • AED 1,000 (increasing monthly up to AED 10,000) for late filing of Corporate Tax Return.
Why You Should File Before the Deadline

Missing the corporate tax return deadline can lead to:

  • Hefty penalties and fines from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
  • Legal consequences and compliance issues
  • Restricted business operations
​Who Needs to File Corporate Tax in the UAE?

A mainland company with an annual turnover above AED 1 million
A freelancer or sole proprietor registered under a trade license
A free zone company (depending on activity and exemptions)
A foreign business earning income in the UAE

Even if your taxable income is below the AED 375,000 threshold, you still need to register and file to declare zero tax due.
Corporate Tax applies to all businesses and individuals with a commercial license in the UAE
What You Need for Corporate Tax Filing?

  • Valid Trade License
  • Tax Registration Number (TRN) from FTA
  • Details of business expenses and deductions
  • All records in line with UAE Corporate Tax Law

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