Free UAE Tax & Compliance Checklists

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UAE VAT Registration Checklist

Documents and steps before applying for VAT TRN on EmaraTax — mandatory at AED 375,000, voluntary from AED 187,500.

Before you applyConfirm 12-month taxable supplies and 30-day forward test against AED 375,000 / AED 187,500
Before you applyClassify supplies: standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt, and imports
Documents for EmaraTaxTrade licence and certificate of incorporation
Documents for EmaraTaxMOA/AOA or establishment contract

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Corporate Tax Registration Checklist

Post-licence Corporate Tax TRN registration on EmaraTax — separate from VAT and trade licence.

Eligibility & timingConfirm entity is a UAE taxable person under CT law
Eligibility & timingRegister on EmaraTax promptly after commencing business
Registration documentsTrade licence and constitutional documents
Registration documentsMOA/AOA or establishment contract

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Small Business Relief Eligibility Checklist

Verify SBR election criteria — revenue up to AED 3M in current and prior periods.

Eligibility testsUAE resident juridical person (not natural person business)
Eligibility testsRevenue ≤ AED 3,000,000 in current tax period
Election & filingRegister for Corporate Tax TRN before electing SBR

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UAE Tax Compliance Calendar Checklist

Monthly and annual milestones: VAT, CT, licence, payroll, and UBO.

MonthlyVAT return preparation (if registered) — due 28 days after period end
MonthlyWPS salary transfer for employees
Quarterly / annualAccounting records review and management accounts
Quarterly / annualTrade licence renewal (typically 30 days before expiry)

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New Company Post-Licence Tax Checklist

First 90 days after trade licence — tax registrations and records.

First 30 daysOpen UAE business bank account
First 30 daysRun VAT registration threshold assessment
Days 30–90Apply for VAT TRN if mandatory or voluntary registration chosen
Days 30–90Register for Corporate Tax on EmaraTax if taxable person

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Free Zone Corporate Tax Risk Checklist

QFZP substance, qualifying income, and 9% mainland exposure.

QFZP assessmentAdequate substance in UAE (employees, assets, opex)
QFZP assessmentQualifying income from foreign persons and permitted transactions
Mainland & CT filingIdentify UAE mainland branch or domestic sales taxed at 9%

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VAT Return Filing Document Checklist

Prepare EmaraTax VAT return — sales, purchases, imports, and adjustments.

Sales (output VAT)Standard-rated sales invoices with TRN
Sales (output VAT)Zero-rated export evidence
Purchases (input VAT)Supplier tax invoices with valid TRN
Purchases (input VAT)Import VAT customs documents

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Accounting Records Checklist for UAE Businesses

FTA-compliant records for VAT and Corporate Tax — 5-year retention.

Core recordsGeneral ledger and trial balance
Core recordsBank statements and reconciliations
Tax-specificVAT return workings and EmaraTax confirmations
Tax-specificCorporate Tax adjustment schedules

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Ready-to-post: Google Business Profile copy

Copy these posts to your Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp broadcast — each links to a priority tax tool.

Google Business Profile

Do you need VAT registration in the UAE? Mandatory if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 (12-month or 30-day test). Voluntary from AED 187,500. Use our free VAT Registration Checker — get a clear answer in 60 seconds before you apply on EmaraTax. KPM Global · Dubai tax & business setup advisors

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Google Business Profile

UAE Corporate Tax: 0% on first AED 375,000 profit, 9% above. Free zone? Small Business Relief? Estimate your position with our Corporate Tax Calculator — then speak with an advisor for your exact filing plan. kpmglobal.ae

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Small Business Relief in UAE Corporate Tax — revenue up to AED 3 million? Not every company qualifies (QFZP and MNE groups have different rules). Check eligibility free with our Small Business Relief Checker. #UAECorporateTax #SmallBusiness #DubaiBusiness

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VAT return due in 28 days ⏰ Miss the deadline = FTA penalties even if no tax is due. Build your VAT filing calendar free → add reminders to Google Calendar → or let KPM manage EmaraTax filing for you.

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Google Business Profile

New UAE company? Your compliance calendar includes more than licence renewal: ✓ VAT returns ✓ Corporate Tax registration & filing ✓ WPS payroll ✓ UBO updates Download our free UAE Tax Compliance Calendar tool — personalised to your company type.

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WhatsApp broadcast

8 free PDF checklists for UAE founders: • VAT registration • Corporate Tax registration • Small Business Relief • Post-licence tax steps • Free zone CT risks • VAT filing documents • Accounting records Preview free — full PDF via email/WhatsApp on kpmglobal.ae

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Google Business Profile

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Google Business Profile

UAE Corporate Tax rates 2026: • 0% on first AED 375,000 profit • 9% above • Small Business Relief up to AED 3M revenue • QFZP split rules Free calculator + reference guide on kpmglobal.ae

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