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Taxation Laws in UAE

Taxation Laws in UAE

Understand the tax framework, compliance requirements, and business setup essentials for operating in the United Arab Emirates.

Types of Taxes in UAE

Types of taxes in UAE

Types of VAT

Types of VAT in UAE

Types of Income

Exempt income

Exempt income in UAE

Other Income includes income such as lottery winnings, prizes, alimony, or any other sources of income.

The amount you do not include as income

Amount that you earn or receive that you don’t need to declare as income.

Books of Accounts to be maintained

Books of accounts to be maintained

Corporate Tax Rates

• Zero percent on the portion of the Taxable Income below AED 375,000.

• Nine percent on Taxable Income that exceeds AED 375,000.

UAE corporate tax rates

Corporate Tax Timeline

UAE corporate tax timeline

Taxable Persons are required to file a Corporate Tax return for each Tax Period within 9 months from the end of the relevant period. The same deadline would generally apply for the payment of any Corporate Tax due in respect of the Tax Period for which a return is filed.

UAE corporate tax filing deadline

VAT Return

• VAT tax return filing

• VAT Advisory

UAE VAT return services

Incorporating a Company

1

Choose a Business Activity.

2

Determine the Company Type

Mainland company, Free zone company, or Offshore company.

3

Reserve the Trade Name:

Apply to reserve the chosen trade name with the DED or the respective free zone authority.

4

Select a Company Name

that complies with the guidelines and restrictions set by the Department of Economic Development (DED).

5

Prepare the Memorandum of Association (MOA):

Draft the MOA, which outlines the company's structure, shareholders, activities, and other essential details.

6

Obtain Initial Approvals from Relevant Authorities.

7

Register with Government

Authorities such as the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Federal Tax Authority (if applicable), and obtain any necessary permits or clearances.

Incorporating a company in UAE

Bookkeeping Services

Services Covered:

  • • Monthly Trial Balance
  • • Monthly Ledgers - Banks Reconciliations
  • • Quarterly Accounting Reporting
  • • Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss & Cash Flow Statement in Every 4 months
  • • Tax/VAT Filing – Quarterly
  • • Tax/VAT Computing – Quarterly
  • • Tax/VAT Advisory – Quarterly
UAE bookkeeping services

Tax Filing Services

• Tax/VAT Filing – Quarterly

• Tax/VAT Computing – Quarterly

• Tax/VAT Advisory – Quarterly

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