FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers to common questions about VAT, corporate tax, accounting and working with Ledger Wise across the UAE.
Corporate Tax
- The UAE corporate tax rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, and 0% up to that threshold. A separate 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax applies to large multinational groups from January 2026.
- Almost every business, including mainland and free zone companies, and individuals whose business turnover exceeded AED 1 million in a calendar year. Registration is required even if no tax is due.
- Within nine months of the end of your financial year. A 31 December 2025 year end means a 30 September 2026 deadline, for both filing and payment.
VAT
- The standard VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero rated or exempt, but most goods and services are taxed at 5%.
- Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in a 12 month period, and voluntary above AED 187,500.
- Most businesses file quarterly, some monthly, with the return and payment due by the 28th day after the end of the tax period.
Working with Ledger Wise
- Accounting, VAT, corporate tax and business advisory, all for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.
- Yes, both. We work with mainland and free zone businesses on accounting, VAT and corporate tax.
- Book a consultation. We will review where your business stands and set out a clear way forward.
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