Most UAE juridical persons and certain foreign entities with UAE nexus must register, including many free zone companies.
Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Registration UAE
Register your business for UAE Corporate Tax with FTA — KPM Global Services assesses eligibility, prepares your CT registration, and secures your Tax Registration Number on time.
- FTA Registration
- QFZP Assessment
- Deadline Tracking
CT Registration
Corporate Tax Registration UAE
1Assess
2Register
3TRN
4Comply
9% CT on taxable income
0% for qualifying free zone income.
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Overview
UAE Corporate Tax registration explained
Corporate Tax registration in the UAE is mandatory for most businesses earning taxable income above thresholds set by Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Registration obtains your Corporate Tax TRN and establishes your compliance profile.
Companies must register within specified timelines after becoming liable — typically linked to licence issuance or financial year start. Free zone persons must also assess Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status.
KPM Global Services handles CT registration end to end — eligibility review, EmaraTax portal submission, TRN confirmation, and initial compliance calendar setup.
Who This Is For
Who must register for CT
- Newly incorporated UAE companies
- Businesses approaching CT liability thresholds
- Free zone companies assessing QFZP qualification
- Mainland LLCs with taxable revenue
- Foreign companies with UAE nexus requiring registration
- Groups needing multiple entity CT registrations
How We Help
CT registration services
Eligibility assessment
Determine if and when your entity must register for Corporate Tax.
QFZP analysis
Evaluate Qualifying Free Zone Person status and election requirements.
FTA registration
Complete EmaraTax CT registration and obtain TRN.
Financial year setup
Align tax period with accounting year and FTA requirements.
Small business relief
Assess eligibility for revenue-based CT exemptions.
Compliance calendar
Set filing deadlines and record-keeping obligations post-registration.
Process
Corporate Tax registration steps
- 1
Liability review
Assess CT applicability, exemptions, and registration timeline.
- 2
Document gathering
Compile licence, MOA, financial year, and authorised signatory details.
- 3
EmaraTax registration
Create or access EmaraTax account and submit CT registration.
- 4
TRN issuance
FTA confirms registration and issues Corporate Tax TRN.
- 5
Elections & designations
File QFZP, tax group, or transitional elections if applicable.
- 6
Ongoing compliance
Transition to CT return preparation and filing calendar.
Documents
CT registration documents
- UAE trade licence
- Memorandum of Association / incorporation certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of authorised signatory
- Financial year start and end dates
- Contact details and registered address
- Shareholder structure and ownership details
- Previous tax registrations (VAT TRN if applicable)
- Audited or management accounts for assessment
Pricing
CT registration cost factors
FTA registration itself has no fee; professional support varies by complexity.
- Entity structure — single company vs group registration
- QFZP assessment complexity
- Number of entities requiring registration
- Historical compliance catch-up if late registration
- Ongoing CT return preparation engagement
Late registration may trigger FTA penalties. KPM Global Services prioritises timely registration.
Timeline
Registration timeline
1–3 days
Assessment
Eligibility and timeline confirmed.
3–5 days
Submission
CT registration filed on EmaraTax.
5–15 days
TRN issued
FTA processes and confirms registration.
Ongoing
Compliance
Filing calendar and record requirements activated.
Avoid Mistakes
CT registration mistakes
- Assuming free zone status exempts from registration entirely
- Missing registration deadline after becoming liable
- Incorrect financial year selection difficult to amend later
- Not assessing QFZP election within permitted window
- Registering with incomplete shareholder information
- Ignoring CT obligations for dormant companies with licences
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on UAE Corporate Tax registration from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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