UAE Corporate Tax Guidance

Practical support for your business

Practical guidance from Dr. Ahmad Helwani on Corporate Tax questions, compliance requirements and the records behind your business decisions.

UAE Corporate Tax is a federal tax on corporate and business profits. The Federal Tax Authority’s Corporate Tax General Guide explains the framework, including tax returns and related compliance requirements. Applying that guidance starts with understanding your business and its records.

Understand your Corporate Tax questions

I help you clarify the question you need to answer, identify the relevant compliance requirements and understand what information is needed to assess your position.

A useful discussion may start with your business activities, registration status, financial year or an item in your accounts. We can work through the available records, identify gaps and establish the next information to gather. The aim is to connect your question to the facts of your business and the relevant official guidance.

Prepare for a useful discussion

Bring together the information you already have:

A short description of your business activities and legal structure.
Your trade licence and incorporation documents, where available.
Your financial year dates and Corporate Tax registration status.
Available accounts, financial statements and supporting records.
Any relevant FTA correspondence and the question you want to resolve.

The documents needed will depend on the issue. For registration-specific information, consult the FTA’s Corporate Tax registration page.

Common questions

Can I ask for guidance before my records are complete?
Yes. Explain what is available and what is missing so we can identify the information needed to move forward.

Does VAT registration also cover Corporate Tax?
VAT and Corporate Tax have separate registration requirements. VAT registration does not replace Corporate Tax registration. See the FTA’s Corporate Tax FAQs.

What should my first enquiry include?
Describe your business, the relevant period and your main question. Mention any approaching deadline or FTA correspondence.

Discuss your Corporate Tax question

Use the enquiry form to tell me what you need to understand. Include a brief business overview so we can begin with the information relevant to your situation.