4 July 2026 · Registration fine
UAE Late Registration Penalty
Failing to register on time for corporate tax carries an AED 10,000 penalty, which the FTA waives if you file your first return within seven months of your first tax period end. Late VAT registration also carries penalties. If you are already late, act fast: registering and filing correctly can limit or remove the exposure.
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Both taxes have registration penalties
Registration is a compliance trigger the FTA enforces.
- Corporate tax late registration: AED 10,000.
- The AED 10,000 is waived via early first-return filing (7 months).
- Late VAT registration carries its own penalty.
- Registration is mandatory even where 0% is expected.
Limit the damage now
Speed and correct filing matter most.
- Register immediately on EmaraTax.
- File the first corporate tax return within the 7-month window.
- Where a penalty is unavoidable, consider reconsideration.
- Get advice before assuming a penalty is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
For businesses that registered late or missed a deadline.
How much is the late-registration penalty?
AED 10,000 for corporate tax; late VAT registration carries its own penalty. Confirm current figures with the FTA.
Can the AED 10,000 be avoided?
Yes — file your first corporate tax return within seven months of your first period end and it is waived.
What if I already have a penalty?
Depending on facts, reconsideration may be possible. Get advice before treating it as final.
Can Exiloz help me get compliant fast?
Yes. We register you and file promptly to secure the waiver where possible.
Fix a late registration now
Exiloz registers you and times your first filing to waive the AED 10,000 penalty.