DBM Services
Corporate Tax Registration & Filing in the UAE
Every UAE company must register — we make it painless
UAE corporate tax applies at 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000 — and here's what catches most owners out: **every** company must register with the FTA and file a return, even freezone companies expecting 0% and small businesses below the threshold. Missing registration triggers an AED 10,000 penalty.
DBM manages corporate tax end-to-end: FTA registration, assessing whether you qualify for Small Business Relief or 0% qualifying freezone income, preparing IFRS-compliant accounts, and filing your annual return within the 9-month deadline. We work with licensed tax professionals so the position you take is one that stands up to review.
Why It Works
Mandatory Registration
FTA corporate tax registration completed correctly — required even for 0% freezone companies.
Freezone Qualification
Assessment of qualifying income so your 0% status is real, not assumed.
Small Business Relief
We check your eligibility for relief on revenue up to AED 3 million.
Annual Filing
Returns prepared and filed within 9 months of your financial year end.
Audit-Ready Accounts
IFRS-compliant bookkeeping so your numbers survive FTA scrutiny.
Penalty Avoidance
Deadline tracking across registration, filing and payment obligations.
How the Process Works
- 1
Registration & Assessment
FTA registration plus a review of your structure, relief eligibility and freezone status.
- 2
Accounts Preparation
Financial statements prepared or reviewed to filing standard.
- 3
Return Filing
Corporate tax return computed, reviewed with you and submitted.
- 4
Year-Round Support
Advice on changes — new activities, group structures, election deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do freezone companies pay UAE corporate tax?
Qualifying freezone persons can pay 0% on qualifying income, but they must still register and file, and non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. The qualifying conditions are strict — we assess your actual position before you rely on 0%.
Do I need to register if my profit is below AED 375,000?
Yes. Registration and filing are mandatory for all taxable persons regardless of profit level — the 375,000 threshold only determines whether the 9% rate applies.
What is Small Business Relief?
Businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million per year can elect to be treated as having no taxable income for that period. We confirm eligibility and make the election correctly in your return.
Ready to Get Started with Corporate Tax?
Get a free consultation and an itemised, no-surprises quote — usually within the hour.