If you’re a business owner in the UAE, there’s an important tax deadline you can’t afford to ignore. As per the UAE’s corporate tax law, companies whose financial year runs from January 1 to December 31 must file their corporate tax returns by September 30, 2025 unless they’ve selected a different fiscal year.
At Al Tawakkal, we’re here to ensure that your business stays fully compliant with UAE tax regulations, without any last-minute rush or penalties.
Who Needs to File Corporate Tax in the UAE?
Corporate tax in the UAE is applicable to:
- Mainland companies
- Free zone entities (except qualifying income exemptions)
- Foreign companies operating in the UAE
- Freelancers & individuals with business income over AED 1 Million
Whether you’re a startup, SME, or a large enterprise, corporate tax filing is mandatory if your company is considered a taxable person under UAE law.
What’s the Deadline?
If your company’s financial year is January to December 2024, then:
- Tax Period: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
- Return Filing Deadline: September 30, 2025
Failure to file within the deadline can result in penalties, so it’s critical to act now if you haven’t started the process yet.
What You Need to File Corporate Tax
To complete your tax filing, you’ll need:
- Financial statements for the tax year
- Corporate tax registration number
- Details of exempt income (if any)
- Records of all relevant business transactions
- Confirmation of Small Business Relief (if eligible)
If your business qualifies under Article 21 – Small Business Relief (revenue under AED 3 million), you can claim exemption. But be careful – the definition of revenue includes not just sales, but also income from asset sales, dividends, etc.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring asset sale revenue: Even one-time sales count toward total revenue.
- Missing documents: Incomplete paperwork can delay processing.
- Wrong fiscal year assumption: Confirm your registered financial year before filing.
- Not registering for corporate tax: Every business must be registered even if exempt.
How Al Tawakkal Helps
Al Tawakkal provides expert end-to-end corporate tax services in the UAE, including:
- Corporate tax registration
- Small Business Relief eligibility checks
- Financial record review and compliance checks
- Timely tax filing before the deadline
- Support for free zone companies & exemptions
Don’t Wait — Act Now!
If you haven’t filed your company’s corporate tax in the UAE yet, now is the time. The September 30th deadline is fast approaching, and delaying it may result in hefty penalties or compliance issues.
Let Al Tawakkal handle the process professionally so you can focus on running your business stress-free. Get in touch with us for corporate tax filing and consultation.
