Corporate Tax Registration in Dubai
End-to-End Corporate Tax Compliance for Mainland, Free Zone & International Businesses Operating in the UAE
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, every UAE-incorporated entity
mainland or free zone is legally required to register for corporate tax
with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), regardless of annual revenue.
Failure to register before your filing deadline triggers administrative
penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023.
JP Global manages your full corporate tax registration in UAE from
document preparation and FTA portal submission to TRN issuance and
post-registration tax planning with zero compliance gaps.
JP Global is an ISO 9001:2015 certified corporate services firm based in
Dubai, UAE, with a dedicated tax advisory team that has supported 500+
businesses through FTA corporate tax registration since the law came into
effect in June 2023. We operate across Dubai mainland, all major free zones
(DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, DWC), and international structures with UAE
permanent establishments.
Corporate Tax Registration Services in UAE
FTA-Certified Corporate Tax Registration — Step-by-Step Process
The UAE corporate tax rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000
per financial year. Income below this threshold is taxed at 0%. Qualifying
Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) may retain a 0% rate on qualifying income —
provided they satisfy FTA substance requirements and do not conduct
mainland business transactions.
Corporate tax registration is mandatory for all entities regardless of
profitability. JP Global handles the complete FTA registration workflow for
companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across all UAE free zones —
ensuring accurate submissions, correct entity classification, and zero
late-filing penalties.
Corporate Tax Registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) — How It Works
JP Global manages your FTA corporate tax registration from initiation
to TRN issuance. Below is exactly what the process covers and what we
handle on your behalf.
What’s Included in Our FTA Corporate Tax Registration Service:
- FTA portal registration - We complete your EmaraTax account setup and submit your corporate tax registration application with all required documentation
- Business structure & tax applicability review — We determine your correct entity classification, financial year, and applicable tax rate before submission
- Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance — We manage the full FTA review cycle until your TRN is confirmed and active
- Qualifying Income eligibility assessment for Free Zone entities — We review your revenue streams against Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2023 to confirm QFZP status and 0% rate eligibility
- Permanent Establishment (PE) determination — For foreign companies and international structures with UAE operations, we assess PE exposure under the OECD framework as adopted in UAE CT law
Corporate Tax Planning & Optimization for UAE Businesses
Strategic corporate tax planning under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47
of 2022 allows businesses to legally minimize their tax liability through
entity structuring, free zone optimization, and group relief provisions —
before your first tax return is due.
JP Global Tax Planning Services Include:
- Tax-efficient business restructuring — Restructure operations between mainland and free zone entities to maximize 0% qualifying income under Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2023
- Holding company optimization — Structure UAE holding entities to benefit from participation exemption on dividends and capital gains under Article 23 of the CT Law
- Free zone tax incentives planning — Identify qualifying activities across DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, and DWC that preserve QFZP status
- Group tax relief & consolidation — Apply for Tax Group treatment under Article 40 of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 to offset profits and losses across group entities
- Profit allocation and tax impact modeling — Pre-filing analysis of inter-company transactions and their corporate tax consequences
- Exemptions, reliefs & incentives identification — Full review of small business relief eligibility (AED 3M revenue threshold), government entity exemptions, and qualifying investment fund status
Corporate Tax Return Filing
Our Filing Services Include:
- Annual corporate tax return preparation
- Transaction-level tax review
- Financial statement review for tax implications
- Preparation of supporting documents
- Audit-ready tax documentation
- Timely submission to avoid penalties
Transfer Pricing Compliance
Our TP Services Include:
- Master File & Local File preparation
- Benchmarking analysis
- Intercompany agreement drafting
- Transactional profit split review
- Transfer pricing policies & implementation
- Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) support
Corporate Tax Advisory for Free Zone Companies
We Assess:
- Qualifying income
- Substance requirements
- Free zone tax incentives
- Compliance with FTA and free zone authority rules
- Dedicated support from planning to execution and final closure