Set Hub’s tax and accounting team keeps UAE companies compliant with corporate tax, VAT and excise rules and takes bookkeeping, payroll and audit preparation off your desk. We register your company with the Federal Tax Authority, file your returns on time, and give you monthly management accounts so you know where the business stands. Most clients are free zone and mainland SMEs that want one team for licence, visas, banking and tax. Start with our corporate tax calculator to estimate what you owe.
Corporate Tax in the UAE is a direct tax on corporations and businesses, contributing 9% of their taxable income to support economic growth. It applies to businesses operating under a commercial license, free zone businesses on the mainland, foreign entities engaged in regular trade, and those involved in banking and real estate activities.
Exemptions include natural resource extraction, dividends, capital gains, intra-group transactions, individual employment income, and more. Tax rates range from 0% to 9%, providing a structured approach to corporate taxation.
Introduced in 2017, Excise Tax targets specific goods harmful to health or the environment. It covers carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and tobacco products. From December 2019, it extends to electronic smoking devices, liquids, and sweetened drinks.
Rates vary from 50% to 100%, aiming to reduce consumption of unhealthy commodities and generate revenue for public services. The impact on consumers involves higher prices for goods deemed harmful.
Implemented in 2018 with a 5% rate, VAT is a significant source of income for the UAE, contributing to high-quality public services and reducing dependence on hydrocarbons.
Mandatory for businesses exceeding AED 375,000 in taxable supplies, it’s optional for those exceeding AED 187,500. Businesses pay collected tax to the government and receive refunds on paid taxes to suppliers. Foreign businesses can recover incurred VAT during visits to the UAE.
The UAE has signed more than 140 double-taxation agreements, so profits and dividends are not taxed twice when you trade with treaty countries. There is no personal income tax. Hotels, restaurants and tourism businesses collect municipality, service and tourism fees that vary by emirate.
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Every UAE business that is a taxable person must register for corporate tax with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), including most free zone companies, and file a corporate tax return for every tax period, even when no tax is due. Corporate tax is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000 (0% up to that threshold), and the return is due within nine months of the end of your financial year. Set Hub’s tax team handles the whole cycle for you.
Want a quick estimate first? Try our corporate tax calculator or read how to file a corporate tax return in the UAE. Get your personalised pricing for tax and accounting support.
Yes. Every taxable person, including free zone companies and most mainland sole establishments, must register with the FTA and obtain a tax registration number, even if the expected tax is zero.
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it. Qualifying free zone persons can apply 0% to qualifying income.
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months or the next 30 days, and voluntary from AED 187,500.
Invoices, receipts, bank statements, contracts and accounting records must be kept for at least 7 years under the UAE Tax Procedures Law.
Yes. We reconcile the year to date, set up your accounting system and continue monthly.
Yes. The return is due within 9 months of the end of the financial year, and we prepare and file it from your accounts. See our corporate tax registration guide.
At Set Hub, we’re more than a consultancy; we’re a partner. Our team can help you navigate the entire business setup process and jump through all the necessary hoops to ensure the best possible start for your business including accounting services in dubai. Set Hub specializes in a suite of financial solutions ranging from Financial Audit reports, and Liquidation reports to Tax Certificates for both businesses and individuals. Our expertise can help you mitigate potential risks, promote local networking, and craft future growth plans, making you invaluable collaborators in Dubai’s dynamic business environment. All our Tax and financial accounting services are managed in-house, ensuring a seamless one-stop experience for our clients. Want a quick estimate of your corporate taxes? Check out our Corporate Tax Calculator!
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