FTA Corporate Tax Registration UAE
FTA Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE
Navigate UAE's corporate tax requirements with expert assistance. Ensure compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 and avoid penalties with professional FTA registration support.
FTA Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE – What It Means for Your Business
The United Arab Emirates has implemented federal corporate tax as one of the critical steps to its tax framework overhaul and alignment with international standards. This unprecedented legislation applies to those businesses that are residents in the UAE as well as those that are not. In case your company satisfies the stipulated criteria according to Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, then it is your legal obligation to be registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) so that you can be issued with a Corporate Tax Registration Number and be able to perform all the related duties.
Firstly, you need to know the registration requirements and do the registration properly, without any errors. The introduction of UAE Corporate Tax is in line with the principle of transparency and compliance. For companies, it means taking the initiative in the matter of their tax status, getting all the paperwork done, and filing their application with FTA before the cutoff. By following these new regulations, your business will not only remain compliant but also be free of any legal or financial troubles and at the same time be a part of UAE's transitioning economy.
Who Needs to Register
If your company has been defined by the law in the UAE as a "taxable person", then you need to register for corporate tax. Some main groups are:
Resident Juridical Persons
- Companies incorporated or established in the UAE
- Operating under a commercial license
- Free-zone entities (if they meet the conditions of compliance)
Non-Resident Juridical Persons
- Had a permanent establishment (PE) in the UAE
- Doing business regularly or continuously in the country
Natural Persons
- Engaged in business or business activities
- Turnover exceeds AED 1 million (for residents)
- Meet the taxable threshold for non-residents
However, a few cases are excluded. The extraction of natural resources, for instance, is still subject to Emirate-level taxation following the old laws; also, under certain conditions, dividends, capital gains, or interest may be exempt; free-zone businesses that meet all the regulatory requirements may continue to receive incentives if they comply.
How to Register: Step-by-Step
Registration takes place through the EmaraTax platform (the FTA digital service portal). The main steps are:
Corporate Tax Registration Process
Access EmaraTax Platform
Use the FTA credentials to create/log in to EmaraTax, or use UAE PASS.
Navigate to Registration
In your dashboard either locate the "Taxable Person" or create a new one.
Accept Terms and Declarations
Proceed with Corporate Tax Registration as the first step; after reading the instructions, accept any declarations.
Complete Required Information
Provide information in the fields as below:
- Type of entity (company, establishment, etc.)
- Trade license / license details
- Business activities
- Ownership (the person who owns ≥25%)
- Are there any branches?
- Authorized signatory details
- Contact information, address(es)
Submit Supporting Documents
Submit documents such as the license, the passport or Emirates ID of the signatory, proof of authorization, etc.
Review and Submit
Review & Declaration point - check if any corrections should be made here, then "Submit".
Await Processing
The moment the reference number is generated, the FTA will start their process. They may come back for more information. A corporate tax registration number will be sent to you once your application has been approved.
Risks of Non-Compliance
Consequences of Missing Registration Deadlines
Failure to register or late registration may lead to:
- Penalties (such as ten thousand dirhams in certain cases)
- Maybe interest or fines due to late filing or late payment of taxes
- Legal or administrative risks if checked by the authorities or if your company is discovered to be working illegally without paying taxes
- Possible interruptions in business, at the bank, in the process of getting a license, signing contracts or working with government agencies
How UID Group Could Be Helpful
We at UID Group understand that the whole procedure of corporate tax registration, deadlines, document gathering, and compliance could become a real maze—especially in the case of businesses new to the UAE, branches, free-zone entities, or companies with multiple licences. The following is the way we manage to provide all-embracing support to you:
Assessment and Planning
We check if your company has the need to register, we find out the deadlines for the case, and we discover the possible instances of exemptions or incentives.
Document Collection & Preparation
We assist you to collect all the required documents, check the details of the license and the ownership, make sure that the signatory authorization is correct.
Application Filing
We take care of the filing through the EmaraTax portal on your behalf. Then, we keep the progress check, we answer the FTA questions.
Compliance and Ongoing Support
After the registration is completed, UID can assist in preparing and filing corporate tax returns, managing record-keeping tasks.
Advisory on Free Zone
UID is able to provide the answer to the question of whether your free-zone entity is eligible for incentives.
Cross Border Situations
Support for non-resident entity with nexus or PE, and what obligations are in those cases.
Timeline & What You Should Do Now
Immediate Action Steps
Firstly, look at the licensing date and the entity formation date: these two will decide your registration time limit according to Decision No. 3, 2024.
Identify the business legal framework of your company: Is it a corporation, branch, free-zone unit, foreign resident, natural person?
Collect up-to-date information on ownership & authorized signatories together with financial records if necessary.
Register on EmaraTax (if not already) and get ready with your application.
Submit in advance of the deadline: Even if you don't expect to make money at the beginning, a timely registration will avoid you paying fines and be your business fully compliant.
Get help from a professional: The collaboration with a trustworthy consultant like UID Group will not only accelerate your process, lower the possibility of errors.
Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions
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