Profitrack reviews your accounting information and prepares documents for Corporate Tax registration. The taxpayer or a properly authorized representative submits the official application; the FTA determines approval.
The Federal Tax Authority requires every business in the UAE to register for Corporate Tax — regardless of whether they are profitable or even whether they meet the taxable income threshold. Registration is not optional. The only question is when your deadline is.
The FTA has issued specific registration deadlines based on your trade licence issuance month. All existing businesses must register by their assigned deadline. New businesses must register within 3 months of incorporation. Late registration carries a AED 10,000 administrative penalty.
Current valid trade licence from your licensing authority (DED, JAFZA, DMCC, etc.).
MOA and Articles of Association for LLCs and companies. Share certificate for shareholders.
Emirates ID copies and passport copies for all owners, directors, and authorised signatories.
Your accounting period start and end dates — critical for determining your first CT return deadline.
UAE bank account information for EmaraTax portal verification purposes.
Description of business activities, number of employees, and annual revenue range.
We provide a clear checklist and collect all required documents from you via a secure digital process.
We prepare the accounting information and application documents for your review. You or a properly authorized representative completes the official EmaraTax submission.
The FTA reviews the application and sets the processing time. We help you prepare supporting information for any clarification request; approval is not guaranteed.
The FTA issues the registration confirmation after approval. We explain the approved details and help organize the accounting records needed for ongoing compliance.
Yes. CT registration is mandatory for all UAE businesses regardless of profitability or income level. Even if your taxable income is zero or below the threshold, you must register. Failure to register results in an AED 10,000 penalty.
A TAN is the unique identifier the FTA assigns to your business upon successful CT registration — similar to your TRN for VAT. You'll need your TAN to file CT returns, make payments, and communicate with the FTA regarding Corporate Tax matters.
Yes. UAE CT law allows a qualifying group of companies to form a Tax Group and file a single consolidated CT return. All members of a Tax Group must be UAE resident juridical persons, and the parent must own at least 95% of the shares. Profitrack can advise whether group registration is beneficial for your corporate structure.
Once all documents are submitted correctly on EmaraTax, FTA typically approves registrations within 3–10 business days. Incomplete applications or those with queries from the FTA may take longer. With Profitrack managing your application, we ensure everything is accurate on first submission to avoid delays.
Get accounting and document-preparation support with a clear scope. Official submission, approval and any formal representation have separate responsibilities.