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Guides on UAE tax and accounting.
Clear, practical answers to the questions businesses in the UAE ask most, from corporate tax and VAT to keeping clean books. Written to be useful first, by the team that does the work.
How to Register for VAT in the UAE
Register for VAT in the UAE through the FTA's EmaraTax portal. Registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and voluntary above AED 187,500.
Read articleUAE Corporate Tax Deadline 2026
The UAE corporate tax deadline is nine months after your financial year end. For a 31 December 2025 year end, the return and payment are due by 30 September 2026.
Read articleWhat Is the VAT Rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%, applied to most goods and services. Some supplies are zero-rated and others are exempt. VAT has applied since 1 January 2018.
Read articleWho Needs to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE?
Almost every UAE business must register for corporate tax, including free zone companies and individuals with turnover above AED 1 million. Here is who needs to register.
Read articleWhat Is the Corporate Tax Rate in the UAE?
The UAE corporate tax rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000 and 0% below it. Here is how the rate works, who it applies to, and the exceptions.
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