The UAE corporate tax framework has changed how every business in the region plans, reports, and manages its finances. Whether you run a small trading firm in Abu Dhabi or a growing group of companies across the Emirates, understanding your obligations under the Federal Decree Law on Corporate Tax is no longer optional.
AZ Group provides reliable corporate tax services designed to keep your business compliant, accurate, and financially sound. Our team works closely with owners, finance managers, and directors to simplify tax rules, reduce risk, and support long term growth.
Corporate Tax Registration
We handle the complete registration process with the Federal Tax Authority, including:
- Assessing whether your entity is a taxable person under UAE law
- Preparing and submitting registration documents
- Obtaining your Tax Registration Number (TRN) for corporate tax
- Advising free zone entities on Qualifying Free Zone Person status
- Ongoing review of financial statements against tax requirements
- Maintenance of records in line with FTA documentation rules
- Guidance on allowable deductions and non-deductible expenses
- Support during FTA queries, audits, or clarification requests
Corporate Tax Compliance
Corporate Tax Return Filing
Our team prepares and files your corporate tax return with care and accuracy, covering:
- Calculation of taxable income
- Application of the correct tax rate (0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above, subject to current regulations)
- Reconciliation between accounting profit and taxable profit
- Timely submission within the FTA filing window
- Government entities and government-controlled entities
- Qualifying public benefit entities
- Qualifying investment funds
- Extractive and non-extractive natural resource businesses
- Small business relief eligibility for qualifying entities
Our consultants confirm eligibility, prepare supporting documentation, and manage the exemption application where applicable.
Corporate Tax Exemption UAE Guidance
Corporate Tax Planning
Good tax planning protects margins without crossing compliance lines. We work with you on:
- Structuring group entities and intercompany transactions
- Reviewing related party dealings under transfer pricing rules
- Assessing free zone versus mainland tax positions
- Forecasting tax liability as part of annual budgeting
- New business setup and tax structuring
- Mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Cross border transactions and double taxation considerations
- Sector specific guidance for trading, real estate, manufacturing, and services businesses
Corporate Tax Advisory Services
Experienced Tax Consultants
Our team includes certified tax specialists and accountants who track every FTA update, ministerial decision, and cabinet resolution related to corporate tax. This keeps our clients ahead of regulatory change rather than reacting to it after the fact.
Regulatory Expertise
AZ Group consultants work directly with UAE tax law, FTA guidelines, and Ministry of Finance clarifications daily. This depth of knowledge means fewer errors, fewer delays, and stronger confidence in every filing.
Proven Client Results
Businesses across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE rely on AZ Group for accurate registration, on time filing, and successful exemption applications. Our consultants have supported companies through their first corporate tax cycle with zero compliance issues and clear documentation trails.
Full Accounting and Tax Partnership
Corporate tax does not exist in isolation from your books. AZ Group connects tax services with our accounting, bookkeeping, and audit support, giving you one consistent source of financial guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any business or individual conducting a business activity in the UAE that meets the taxable person definition under the Corporate Tax Law must register with the Federal Tax Authority, including mainland companies, free zone entities, and certain individuals earning business income above the specified threshold.
The standard rate is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on taxable income above that amount, with a separate rate structure applying to large multinational groups under the OECD Pillar Two framework where relevant.
Certain entities such as government bodies, qualifying public benefit organizations, and qualifying investment funds may be exempt. Small businesses below a set revenue threshold may also qualify for temporary relief. AZ Group reviews your specific case to confirm eligibility.
Late registration, late filing, or inaccurate reporting can lead to administrative penalties from the FTA. Working with a corporate tax consultant reduces this risk by keeping deadlines and documentation on track.
Free zone entities may qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person and benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, provided they meet substance requirements and other conditions. Non-qualifying income is still taxed at the standard rate.
