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Corporate Tax in UAE for New Companies

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New UAE companies that are taxable persons must register for Corporate Tax on EmaraTax. CT is 0% on taxable profit up to AED 375,000 and 9% on the excess, with Small Business Relief available up to AED 3M revenue for eligible resident persons.

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Post-licence priority

Your trade licence does not auto-register you for CT. After banking and first invoices, assess CT TRN registration, VAT thresholds, and accounting records together.

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Last verified: June 2026

Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.

Official source basis

Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.

Fees & rules last reviewed: June 2026

Frequently asked questions

Natural persons with UAE business income may be taxable persons — confirm based on activity and income level.

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