Knowledge & Tools

Tools for UAE compliance decisions

Estimate Corporate Tax and VAT, check registration and filing dates, review business setup requirements, and find concise answers before you speak with a consultant.

UAE Corporate Tax Calculator

Determine your business tax liability based on the 2023 UAE Corporate Tax Law. The threshold provides 0% tax on net profits up to AED 375,000, and 9% on profits above this threshold.

AED
AED

Corporate Tax Liability Breakdown

Net Profit (Before Tax) AED 500,000
Tax-Free Threshold AED 375,000
Taxable Profit (Above Threshold) AED 125,000
Effective Tax Rate 2.25%
Statutory Corporate Tax (9%) AED 11,250
Net Income (After Tax) AED 488,750
Note: Estimates based on standard 9% rate. Qualifying Free Zone Entities may benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income.

UAE VAT Calculator

Calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) under UAE Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. Easily determine VAT amounts, net figures, and gross totals for inclusive or exclusive transactions.

AED

VAT Receipt & Total Breakdown

Net Amount (Before Tax) AED 100,000
VAT Rate Applied 5.00%
Calculated VAT Amount (5%) AED 5,000
Gross Total (Incl. VAT) AED 105,000
Note: Under UAE Decree-Law No. 8, businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 in the past 12 months must register for VAT.

FTA Corporate Tax & Compliance Deadline Checker

Select your company's official financial year-end to dynamically compute your recommended tax registration timeline, statutory return filing, and payment deadlines.

Choose Financial Year-End:

Statutory deadlines are set at 9 months following the end of the tax period for filing and payment under UAE Corporate Tax Law. Registration deadlines are governed by FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024.

FTA Tax Registration

Recommended timeline to prevent late penalty (AED 10,000)

31 Aug 2026
Corporate Tax Return Filing

Statutory tax return submission via EmaraTax

30 Sep 2027
Tax Liabilities Settlement

Corporate tax payment settlement due date

30 Sep 2027

Exiloz provides businesses with integrated statutory support in accounting, tax registers, company incorporation, and PRO clearing. Having accounting, tax filings, and local government permits managed in one office reduces administrative friction and protects the company from regulatory penalties.

Exiloz supports the entire lifecycle of a UAE business. For startups, we handle initial mainland or free zone licensing structure comparisons, trade name registry, MOHRE registrations, and office setup permissions. For active enterprises, we manage statutory book cleanup, annual trade license renewals, visa typing, VAT audits, and Corporate Tax returns.

A UAE company must transition to professional accounting when its transactions impact tax declarations (VAT or Corporate Tax), audit requirements, or shareholder reporting. Unstructured internal accounting (like spreadsheets) lacks proper audit trails, increasing the risk of transaction record duplication, incorrect VAT input claims, and non-compliance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law on Tax Procedures.

Yes. Exiloz provides comprehensive Federal Tax Authority (FTA) representation. We draft VAT registration submissions, compile quarterly or monthly tax summaries, prepare VAT returns on the EmaraTax portal, submit VAT refund applications, and structure official reconsideration appeals for late penalties waivers.

Yes. All taxable persons, including mainland companies, free zone legal entities, and foreign branches, must register for Corporate Tax with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN). Failure to submit a Corporate Tax registration application within the designated legal timelines (according to FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024) carries a statutory administrative penalty of AED 10,000.

VAT is an indirect consumption tax (typically 5%) levied on taxable supplies of goods and services at each stage of the supply chain, requiring periodic (usually quarterly) declarations. Corporate Tax is a direct tax (9% on net profits exceeding AED 375,000) applied directly to the annual net taxable income of a business. Both taxes must be calculated from the same underlying ledger files to ensure compliance.

Yes. We advise on both structures. Mainland structures (DED) are optimal for businesses conducting unrestricted retail, trading, or contracting directly in the local UAE market. Free Zone structures (e.g. DMCC, IFZA, Meydan) provide 100% corporate ownership and custom tax exemptions, but have specific guidelines regarding local mainland branch setups and qualifying income thresholds.

Standard regulatory compliance onboarding requires your active Trade License, Memorandum of Association (MOA), bank statements in original format (.xls/PDF), sales invoices, purchase records, operational expense bills, prior VAT filing certificates, and the passport/Emirates ID copies of the designated partners or directors.

Yes. Exiloz has dedicated Public Relations Officers (PRO) linked to government portals (MOHRE, ICA, GDRFA). We process employee work permits, typing services for Emirates IDs, labor card issuance, document attestation, local court agreements, and annual renewals of corporate trade licenses across all UAE chambers.

Readiness Kit

UAE Corporate Tax Readiness Kit

An executive checklist outlining the exact documentation required, taxable income adjustments, and TRN registration prerequisites to prepare your Dubai enterprise for the 9% tax framework.

View Detailed Guide
VAT Guide

VAT Invoice Compliance Checklist

Review your sales invoices against the statutory FTA regulations. Covers mandatory fields, tax rate specifications, discount rules, and currency conversion details for foreign transactions.

View Detailed Guide
Jurisdiction

Mainland vs Free Zone Comparison

A visual matrix breaking down ownership rules, customs registration fees, visa quotas, mainland market access limits, and Corporate Tax status (Qualifying vs Non-Qualifying Income).

View Detailed Guide
Fee Schedule

UAE PRO & Setup Fee Schedule

Stat sheet summarizing government licensing fees, MOHRE work permit deposits, Emirates ID typing fees, medical testing brackets, and visa clearing timelines for free-zones and mainland.

View Detailed Guide

Approaching a UAE Tax or Setup Deadline?

Our executive tax advisory team is available to review your corporate registers, prepare statutory accounts, and file tax returns seamlessly under the leadership of Managing Partner Safwan.