6 September 2026 · How To
Registering & Filing as a Non-Resident
A non-resident company with a UAE property nexus registers for corporate tax on EmaraTax, obtains a Tax Registration Number, and files an annual corporate-tax return on the net income attributable to the UAE property. Registration is required even without a UAE office. Appointing a UAE-based adviser to manage EmaraTax, the computation and the filing is the practical route for overseas owners.
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Onto EmaraTax
Registration is the first step.
- Register the foreign company on EmaraTax.
- Provide entity and property details.
- Obtain a Tax Registration Number.
- No UAE office required.
The annual return
File on the attributable income.
- Compute net income from the property.
- Deduct allowable costs.
- File the annual corporate-tax return.
- Consider treaty relief on cross-border flows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For overseas corporate owners.
How does a foreign company register?
On EmaraTax, providing entity and property details, to obtain a Tax Registration Number.
Do I need a UAE office to register?
No. Registration is required even without any UAE presence.
How often do I file?
An annual corporate-tax return on the net income attributable to the UAE property.
Can Exiloz manage it remotely?
Yes. We handle EmaraTax registration and filing for overseas owners.
Register from anywhere
Exiloz registers and files for overseas companies with UAE property income.