UAE Corporate Tax Services — Government Coordination Made Simple
UAE Corporate Tax applies a 9% rate on taxable income above AED 375,000 for mainland companies. Small Business Relief (zero tax for revenue under AED 3 million) expires December 2026. ZETUP PRO handles the government coordination layer — FTA registration, EmaraTax portal submissions, deadline tracking, and liaison with your accounting firm — from AED 2,000 per quarter.
What ZETUP PRO Handles
We are the bridge between your accountant and the FTA. We handle: EmaraTax portal registration and setup, tax return submission (prepared by your accountant, submitted by us), payment processing through FTA channels, deadline tracking with advance reminders, correspondence with the FTA on your behalf, and regulatory update alerts.
What we do not do: tax computation, financial statement preparation, audit work, or tax advisory. These require a qualified accounting firm. We coordinate with your accountant to ensure everything reaches the FTA correctly and on time.
Key 2026 Tax Developments
Several important changes are taking effect in 2026 that affect your corporate tax obligations.
- Small Business Relief ends December 31, 2026 — companies with revenue under AED 3 million will need to compute and pay tax from 2027
- New penalty regime from April 14, 2026 — late payment now carries 14% per annum (flat), incorrect returns cost AED 500-2,000
- E-invoicing preparation phase — mandatory enforcement expected 2027
- Increased FTA inspections — 93,000 visits in 2024, cross-referencing VAT and corporate tax returns
Pricing
Our corporate tax coordination services are priced based on complexity and can be engaged alongside or separate from our PRO retainers.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax coordination (quarterly) | AED 2,000-5,000/quarter |
| Included in PRO Enterprise tier | Part of AED 22,000+/month retainer |
| FTA registration (one-time) | Included in company formation service |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All UAE companies must register with the FTA regardless of revenue. Registration is free and done through EmaraTax.
December 31, 2026. After this date, all companies must compute and pay corporate tax normally, regardless of revenue.
Yes. Professional service fees including PRO retainers are deductible business expenses.
Under the new regime: AED 500 for first late filing, AED 1,000 for repeat. Late payment: 14% per annum on the outstanding amount.
You need a qualified accountant for tax computation and financial statements. ZETUP PRO handles the government coordination — registration, portal management, submission, and deadline tracking.
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