JOYCE J CHARUVILA & ASSOCIATES
JOYCE J CHARUVILA & ASSOCIATES
UAE Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Tax Filing

Calculation of corporate taxable income, accounting adjustments, transfer pricing checks, and filing of the annual Corporate Tax return with the FTA.

Corporate Tax Filing

Who Requires This Service

All UAE companies and taxable businesses subject to the 9% standard corporate tax rate or qualifying for free zone incentives.

Scope of Professional Assistance

  • Adjustment of accounting profit to taxable profit (depreciation, non-deductible expenses)
  • Analysis of qualifying free zone income and transactions
  • Verification of compliance with transfer pricing regulations (arms-length principle)
  • Preparation of Corporate Tax computations
  • Filing the annual Corporate Tax return on the FTA portal

Process Timeline

01

Financial Review

Reviewing audited financial statements and general ledger entries.

02

Tax Reconciliation

Making statutory adjustments (e.g. entertainment expenses, director fees).

03

Filing Draft

Preparing the tax computation sheets and obtaining client authorization.

04

Submission

Filing the return and generating payment reference numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the corporate tax rate in the UAE?

The standard rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. Taxable income below this threshold is subject to a 0% rate.

What is the deadline for filing the Corporate Tax return?

The return must be filed and any tax due paid within 9 months from the end of the relevant tax period (financial year).

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