2026-09-06
UAE Corporate Tax: What Founders Must Register For
Registration is often mandatory even when you sit in the 0% band. Here is what the FTA expects after Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.
UAE Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with 0% below that threshold. Qualifying Free Zone Persons may keep 0% on qualifying income if they meet the rules.
Registration is still required for most businesses — including inactive companies that remain legally registered. Missing the Tax Registration Number and annual return is a compliance issue, not a pricing issue.