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Accounting & Tax
Accounting and tax in Dubai: bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and audit, keeping you compliant with UAE tax law.
Accounting and tax in the UAE now covers bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax. Corporate tax is charged at 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000, and VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover passes AED 375,000, so most active companies carry an ongoing filing obligation from the start.
Frequently asked questions
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When must a company register for corporate tax?
UAE corporate tax applies to business profit, at 9% above AED 375,000 and 0% below it, with registration required through the Federal Tax Authority. We handle the registration and the annual return, and set up your bookkeeping to support it.
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When is VAT registration mandatory?
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 in a rolling twelve months, and voluntary above AED 187,500. The standard VAT rate is 5%. We register you and manage the quarterly filings.
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Do free zone companies pay corporate tax?
A Qualifying Free Zone Person can access a 0% rate on qualifying income where it meets the substance and other conditions, and 9% applies to income that does not qualify. The rules are specific, and we assess your position against them.
Sources
- Federal Tax Authority, Corporate Tax tax.gov.ae
- Federal Tax Authority, Value Added Tax tax.gov.ae
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