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Our UAE Corporate Tax advisory in Dubai & Sharjah helps you determine scope, structure your position, and comply without friction. Corporate Tax (CT) is a direct tax on net income (often called Corporate Income Tax or Business Profits Tax). Pair CT planning with IFRS-aligned bookkeeping, Virtual CFO insights, and Internal Audit readiness for an audit-safe close.

We support VAT compliance, ESR compliance, and Tax Residency Certificates to keep your corporate tax compliance in the UAE aligned with substance and documentation expectations.

  • Entity scoping & residency analysis (CT)
  • Permanent Establishment (PE) assessment
  • Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) review
  • Exemptions & foreign tax credit mapping
  • Transfer pricing policy & documentation
  • Returns, payments & compliance calendar

Who Corporate Tax Applies To

  • UAE companies & other juridical persons incorporated in the UAE or effectively managed and controlled in the UAE
  • Natural persons (individuals) carrying on a Business or Business Activity in the UAE, as specified by Cabinet Decisions.
  • Non-resident juridical persons with a Permanent Establishment (PE) or other taxable nexus in the UAE.

Residents vs. Non-Residents

UAE-resident businesses are generally taxed on worldwide income (with participation exemptions for eligible dividends and capital gains). Natural persons who are UAE residents and within scope are taxed on income from UAE business activities. Non-residents are taxed on UAE-sourced income attributable to a PE or other taxable nexus in the UAE.

Align your records and general ledger to streamline corporate tax filing in the UAE and reduce queries during assessments.

 

Exemptions, Credits & Free Zone Regime

  • Participation exemption — eligible dividends & capital gains may be exempt if conditions are met.
  • Foreign branch profits — potential exemption if overseas profits are taxed at or above the prescribed rate
  • Foreign Tax Credit — where income is not exempt and foreign taxes have been paid.

Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)

A Free Zone company or branch may be a QFZP if it:

  • Maintains adequate substance in the UAE
  • Derives qualifying income (per decisions)
  • Satisfies transfer pricing requirements
  • Meets other prescribed conditions

A QFZP is within the CT regime but may enjoy a 0% rate on qualifying income. We assist with eligibility, monitoring and elections, plus financial projections to validate your qualifying income mix.

How Vinstreak Assists

  • Readiness & impact assessment
  • Group structuring & elections
  • Chart of accounts & ledgers alignment
  • PE / nexus review & mitigation
  • Transfer pricing policy & files
  • QFZP eligibility & monitoring
  • Returns, payments & reminders
  • Audit-ready documentation & support

Looking for corporate tax consultant in Dubai or corporate tax services near me? Start with a free discovery call—then we’ll align CT with your payroll, cost control, and LLC registration needs.

 

Corporate Tax — FAQs

Who is subject to UAE Corporate Tax?

Residents are generally taxed on worldwide income. Certain dividends and capital gains may be exempt under the participation exemption. Foreign branch profits may be exempt if taxed abroad at or above the specified rate. Foreign tax credits may apply where income is not exempt.

Residents are generally taxed on worldwide income. Certain dividends and capital gains may be exempt under the participation exemption. Foreign branch profits may be exempt if taxed abroad at or above the specified rate. Foreign tax credits may apply where income is not exempt.

Typically a fixed place of business (e.g., office, site) or a dependent agent habitually concluding contracts in the UAE. The tests broadly align with internationally recognised concepts; additional nexus rules may be set via decisions.