1 July 2026 · Payment
Corporate Tax Payment & Settlement
UAE corporate tax must be paid by the same deadline as the return — nine months after your financial year-end. There is no separate, later payment window, so filing early does not buy extra time to pay. Late payment attracts a penalty, so plan cash flow to settle the liability with the return.
Exiloz Management & Tax Consultant · Dubai-based FTA-focused advisory · VAT, corporate tax & accounting
Pay when you file
Payment and filing share one deadline.
- Tax due nine months after year-end.
- No separate, later payment window.
- Filing early does not extend the pay-by date.
- Late payment triggers a penalty.
Avoid a cash-flow shock
Knowing the number early protects cash flow.
- Estimate the liability during the year.
- Reserve cash for the settlement date.
- Confirm the exact due date from your year-end.
- Settle on time to avoid late-payment penalties.
Related guides
Frequently Asked Questions
For companies planning their corporate tax payment.
When do I pay UAE corporate tax?
By the same deadline as the return — nine months after your financial year-end.
Is there a separate payment deadline?
No. Payment is due with the return; there is no separate, later window.
What if I pay late?
A late-payment penalty applies. Confirm the current rate with the FTA and settle on time.
Can Exiloz help me plan the payment?
Yes. We estimate your liability early so you can reserve cash and settle on time.
Settle corporate tax on time
Exiloz estimates your liability early so payment day is never a surprise.