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Corporate Tax Services in the UAE
SOS Tax Services – Navigate UAE Corporate Tax with Confidence
Corporate Tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June
2023. 0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income, 9% above that. (15% minimum tax applies only to some very large multinationals.)
Corporate Tax is no longer just a filing requirement – it is a strategic compliance area that impacts profits, structures, and cross-border operations.
Our Corporate Tax Services
- Corporate Tax Registration
- Assistance with FTA registration and obtaining your CT Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Guidance on selecting the right taxable period for your business
- Ensuring registration compliance for both Mainland & Free Zone entities
- Corporate Tax Advisory
- Impact assessment of Corporate Tax on your business model
- Review of group structures, related-party transactions, and TP (transfer pricing)
- Advisory on QFZP status for Free Zone companies
- Analysis of exemptions, reliefs, and tax incentives available under UAE law
- Corporate Tax Compliance & Filing
- Preparation of tax computations (adjusting accounting profit to taxable profit)
- Filing of annual Corporate Tax returns via the FTA portal
- Preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers for audit trail
- Advisory on advance tax payments and deadlines
- Transfer Pricing Support
- Preparation of Local File, Master File, and CBCR (if applicable)
- Arm’s-length review of related-party and connected-person transactions
- Benchmarking and advisory for compliance with OECD and UAE rules
- Ongoing Monitoring & Audit Support
- Quarterly reviews of tax provisions and accruals
- Advisory on tax risk areas before FTA inspections
- Assistance during tax audits, queries, or disputes with authorities
Why Corporate Tax Compliance Matters in the UAE
- Penalties for late filing or incorrect reporting can be significant.
- Banks and investors increasingly demand CT-compliant financial statements.
- Free Zone companies risk losing 0% incentives without proper ESR & CT alignment.
- Group entities must comply with transfer pricing rules to avoid double taxation.
Who We Serve
- Mainland Companies subject to the 9% Corporate Tax
- Free Zone Businesses seeking to maintain QFZP status
- Multinational Groups with cross-border operations in UAE
- SMEs & Startups needing affordable CT advisory and filing support
- Holding & Investment Companies with related-party transactions
Deliverables You Receive
- ESR Notification & Report (with working papers and CIGA map)
- Board Governance Pack (Directed-&-Managed templates, minutes, attendance)
- UBO Register + Partners/Shareholders Register (filed) with change-log
- Compliance Calendar (ESR/UBO dates, owners, reminders)
- Risk & Findings Memo + corrective actions
Documents We Typically Need
- Trade licence, Articles/MoA, group org chart
- Financials (TB/GL), headcount list, office/lease & outsourcing contracts
- Board composition, meeting schedule, delegations/KPIs
- Share registers, IDs for owners/UBOs, nominee declarations
- Prior ESR filings, UBO filings/acknowledgements
Common Mistakes & Audit Triggers
- Treating Holding Company or Distribution & Service Centre as “out of scope” when Relevant Income exists
- Missing board governance evidence or no UAE-based direction/management
- Using offshore service providers without UAE oversight for CIGAs
- UBO registers not filed/updated within 15 days after changes
- Confusing listed/DIFC/ADGM exemptions with blanket exemptions for affiliates
Get Compliant. Stay Ahead.
Corporate Tax is new to the UAE, but it is here to stay. A well-structured compliance approach will not only protect your business but also create opportunities for tax efficiency.
With SOS Tax Services, you gain a specialist partner who ensures your Corporate Tax compliance is accurate, timely, and regulator-ready.
Contact us today to schedule your Corporate Tax consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—Notification is still required; evidence of exemption must be maintained. (Norton Rose Fulbright)
Your Registrar (onshore or free-zone). Keep registers and update within 15 days of changes. (25355024.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net)
Your Registrar (onshore or free-zone). Keep registers and update within 15 days of changes. (25355024.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net)
Yes—ESR penalties can be appealed via the FTA ESR appeal process; UBO penalties have grievance routes under the Decision. (FTA UAE, Ministry of Education)
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