Corporate Tax Registration UAE
FTA deadline missed = AED 10,000 penalty on day one. We file your Corporate Tax registration correctly the first time — documents, portal submission, and TRN confirmation included.
Who Needs to Register for UAE Corporate Tax?
Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 requires every juridical person incorporated or resident in the UAE to register for Corporate Tax, regardless of whether they will owe tax. Free zone companies, mainland LLCs, branches, and sole establishments are all required to register. The registration deadline is tied to your licence issuance month — missing it triggers an automatic AED 10,000 penalty.
| Business Type | Registration Required? |
|---|---|
| Mainland LLC / Company | Yes — regardless of revenue |
| Free Zone Company (QFZP eligible) | Yes — QFZP status requires active registration |
| Free Zone Company (non-QFZP) | Yes — subject to 9% CT on non-qualifying income |
| Branch of Foreign Company | Yes — treated as UAE-resident entity |
| Sole Establishment | Yes if revenue > AED 1M or business income earned |
| Natural Person (individual) | Yes if business/commercial income > AED 1M |
Source: FTA Corporate Tax Guide CTGCTR1, updated March 2024. Penalties effective under Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023.
How We Handle Your CT Registration
Document Collection
We send you a precise checklist: trade licence, MOA, Emirates ID, financial year details. Most clients complete this in under 30 minutes. We review everything before touching the FTA portal.
FTA Portal Submission
We log into EmaraTax on your behalf (or guide you through it step by step), complete the registration form accurately, and submit. Common errors — wrong financial year, missing branch details — are caught before filing.
TRN Confirmation & Handover
You receive your Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) with the FTA confirmation email within 7 working days in most cases. We document your registration date, financial year, and next filing deadline for your records.
Transparent Pricing — No Surprises
One-time fee. Includes document review, portal submission, and TRN confirmation. No hidden renewal charges.
Standard Registration
AED 1,500
- ✓Single entity registration
- ✓Document checklist + review
- ✓EmaraTax portal filing
- ✓TRN confirmation delivery
- ✓First-year deadline reminder
Group / Multi-Entity
From AED 3,500
- ✓Up to 5 related entities
- ✓Group structure review
- ✓All entity registrations filed
- ✓Tax group eligibility assessment
- ✓Consolidated deadline schedule
Late registration penalty: AED 10,000. Our fee pays for itself the moment it prevents one missed deadline.
Corporate Tax Registration — Common Questions
What is the deadline to register for UAE Corporate Tax?
Registration deadlines are tied to the month your trade licence was first issued. Businesses with licences issued in January must register by 31 May of the same year. The FTA published a phased deadline schedule — the general rule is registration must be completed within 3 months of your financial year-end for existing businesses. New businesses must register within 3 months of incorporation. Missing the deadline triggers an AED 10,000 administrative penalty.
Do free zone companies need to register even if they pay 0% tax?
Yes. All UAE juridical persons — including free zone companies eligible for the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) rate — must register for Corporate Tax. The 0% rate is an exemption applied at return-filing time, not an exemption from the registration obligation itself. Unregistered free zone companies face the same AED 10,000 penalty.
Can I register myself on EmaraTax without a tax agent?
Yes, EmaraTax is a self-service portal. However, errors in financial year selection, entity classification, or branch details are common and can cause complications at return-filing time. We recommend using a registered tax agent for the initial registration to ensure the record is accurate from day one.
What documents are needed for CT registration?
Typically: valid trade licence, Memorandum of Association (or equivalent), Emirates ID of the authorised signatory, and details of your financial year (start and end date). Branches also need the parent company's certificate of incorporation. Free zone companies may need their free zone authority registration certificate.
How long does CT registration take?
The FTA typically processes registrations within 5–7 working days of a complete submission. We prepare and submit your application within 2 working days of receiving your documents. Complex cases (branches, groups) may take up to 14 working days total.
Register Before the Penalty Clock Starts
We check your deadline, prepare your documents, and file your registration — usually within 48 hours of receiving your documents.
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