4 July 2026 · CT penalties
UAE Corporate Tax Penalties List (2026)
Key corporate tax penalties include the AED 10,000 late-registration penalty (waived if you file your first return within seven months of your first period end), plus penalties for late filing and late payment of tax. Because figures and rules were updated for 2026, verify the current schedule with the FTA before relying on any number.
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Where corporate tax fines arise
Most exposure sits around registration and deadlines.
- Late registration: AED 10,000 (waivable via early first filing).
- Late filing of the corporate tax return.
- Late payment of the tax due with the return.
- Errors and non-disclosure can attract further penalties.
Keep it at zero
Timing and clean books remove most risk.
- Register and file the first return early for the waiver.
- File and pay by the nine-month deadline.
- Disclose related-party transactions correctly.
- Correct mistakes via voluntary disclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
For companies managing corporate tax deadlines.
What is the corporate tax late-registration penalty?
AED 10,000 — but it is waived if you file your first return within seven months of the end of your first tax period.
Is there a penalty for late payment?
Yes, a late-payment penalty applies to tax not settled by the deadline. Confirm the current rate with the FTA.
Can I fix a corporate tax error?
Yes, via voluntary disclosure — cheaper than a penalty found on audit.
Can Exiloz manage corporate tax compliance?
Yes. We handle registration, filing, payment timing and corrections.
Avoid corporate tax penalties
Exiloz keeps registration, filing and payment on track so penalties never apply.