1 September 2026 · How To
How to Deregister on EmaraTax
Deregistration is filed on EmaraTax. First file every outstanding corporate-tax return, including a final return for the last period, and pay all corporate tax and penalties. Then submit the deregistration application on EmaraTax within 3 months of cessation. The FTA reviews and, once satisfied everything is settled, approves the deregistration and closes the tax registration.
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Get compliant
The FTA will not approve an open file.
- File all outstanding returns.
- File the final-period return.
- Pay all corporate tax and penalties.
- Reconcile the account to zero owed.
Submit and close
The application is the last step.
- Submit deregistration on EmaraTax.
- Provide the cessation details/evidence.
- Respond to any FTA queries.
- Receive approval and closure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For running the process cleanly.
Where do I deregister?
On the EmaraTax portal, after filing all returns and clearing all tax and penalties.
Do I file a final return?
Yes. A final corporate-tax return for the last period is required before approval.
How long does approval take?
The FTA reviews the application and approves once it is satisfied all obligations are settled.
Can Exiloz file it for me?
Yes. We prepare the final return and submit the deregistration on EmaraTax.
Deregister without the stress
Exiloz runs the whole EmaraTax deregistration, from final return to approval.