Mainland Consultancy — Corporate Tax & SBR Election

Challenge

Founder assumed free zone rules applied after moving from a flexi-desk zone to mainland LLC. Needed CT registration deadline clarity and SBR eligibility check.

Approach

1. Used Corporate Tax Calculator — estimated AED 0 CT under SBR vs ~AED 11,250 without election on AED 500k profit scenario.
2. Registered CT TRN on EmaraTax with trade licence, MOA, and signatory UAE Pass.
3. Filed SBR election for eligible tax period; documented revenue breakdown for FTA records.
4. Set 9-month post-FYE filing reminder in compliance calendar.

Outcome

CT compliant with SBR elected; no penalties. Management accounts aligned with CT return preparation.