Corporate Tax Return Filing
Prepare and file your annual corporate tax return accurately and on time.
Starting from
AED 1,500
Professional filing estimate
- Typical timeline
- 1-3 weeks
- Best for
- Registered companies approaching a filing deadline
- Deadline
- 9 months after period end
- Professional filing estimate
- From AED 1,500
About Corporate Tax Return Filing
Each tax period ends with an annual return, due within nine months of the period end. It must be backed by financial statements and correct tax adjustments.
We prepare the computation, apply any reliefs and file the return for you.
Accurate computation
Taxable income calculated and checked.
Reliefs applied
We apply eligible reliefs and elections.
No late penalties
We work to your deadline.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Frequency
Annual
A Corporate Tax return is generally submitted for each Tax Period.
Deadline
9 months
The FTA states that returns and Corporate Tax payable are generally due within nine months from the end of the Tax Period.
Calculation
Taxable income
The return is prepared after applying the relevant Corporate Tax rules and adjustments.
Platform
EmaraTax
Corporate Tax returns are filed digitally through the FTA's EmaraTax platform.
Is this right for you?
Who is this service for?
Companies approaching their Corporate Tax filing deadline
Businesses with completed annual financial statements
Free zone businesses requiring Corporate Tax return support
Companies that want their tax computation reviewed before submission
Prepare the return from reliable financial records
The Corporate Tax return starts with the company's financial information and requires the relevant tax adjustments, reliefs and treatments to be considered.
We review the records, prepare the tax computation and organise the return for approval and submission.
- Collect financial statements and accounting records
- Review taxable income
- Identify relevant tax adjustments
- Review applicable reliefs and elections
- Prepare and submit the return
Filing and payment go together
The FTA states that Corporate Tax returns and payable Corporate Tax are generally due within nine months from the end of the relevant Tax Period.
The exact deadline depends on the company's Tax Period, so the filing calendar should be checked for each registrant.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Financial statements
- Statement of financial position
- Profit and loss statement
- Cash-flow information where applicable
- Trial balance
Accounting records
- General ledger
- Bank statements
- Sales records
- Purchase and expense records
Tax information
- Corporate Tax registration details
- Related-party information where applicable
- Tax elections
- Relevant relief or exemption information
Final review
The return and computation should be reviewed before submission and payment.
What is included
- Tax computation
- Adjustments and relief review
- Return preparation and filing
- Payment guidance
- Filing confirmation
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Collect
Receive financial statements and records.
- 2
Compute
Calculate taxable income and tax due.
- 3
Review
You approve the return.
- 4
File
Submit to the FTA and confirm payment.
Important to know
Before you proceed
The deadline depends on the Tax Period
The nine-month rule is measured from the end of the relevant Tax Period.
Financial statements matter
The tax computation should be supported by reliable accounting records and financial information.
Free zone treatment must be assessed
Where a free zone business claims special treatment, the applicable conditions and qualifying income should be reviewed.
Keep supporting documents
The records supporting the return should be retained for the applicable statutory period.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppYes. Registered companies generally need to file a return even where no tax is payable.
Related services
Ready to start with Corporate Tax Return Filing?
Tell us about your situation. A consultant will confirm what you need, the cost and the timeline.
Brightlink is an independent private consultancy and is not a government authority. Prices and rules can change.
All our services
Company Formation
- Business Setup in the UAE
- Establishing a Business on the Mainland
- Creating a Business in Free Zone
- Establishment of Offshore Company
- UAE Trade License: Issuance & Renewal
- UAE E-Commerce License
- UAE Industrial License
- Professional License Dubai
- Commercial License Dubai
- General Trading License
- Tourism License Dubai
- Holding Company License
- License Renewals in Dubai
- Nominee Services
- Flexi Desk & Virtual Office UAE
- Company Liquidation UAE
Banking, Taxation & Compliance
Visas & PRO Services
Leave Your Contact Details
Our legal and corporate advisors will analyze your request and provide a tailored proposal within 24 hours.
