Corporate Tax Return Filing Services in the UAE

What is Corporate Tax Return Filing?

A Corporate Tax Return is a formal declaration submitted to the FTA detailing a business’s taxable income for a specific tax period. It reflects the entity’s financial performance after applying applicable tax adjustments, exemptions, reliefs, and deductions as prescribed under UAE Corporate Tax legislation.

Every Taxable Person, including mainland entities, Free Zone persons (where applicable), and foreign entities with UAE tax exposure, is required to file a corporate tax return, regardless of whether tax is payable for the period. Corporate tax filing is therefore not a mere formality, but a statutory declaration that may be reviewed, challenged, or audited by the FTA.

Filing Deadlines & Compliance Requirements

Corporate Tax Returns must be filed within nine (9) months from the end of the relevant tax period. Any corporate tax liability must also be settled within the same timeframe.

The return typically includes:

• Tax period details
• Legal name, address, and Tax Registration Number (TRN)
• Accounting standards and accounting method applied
• Computation of taxable income
• Adjustments for exempt income, reliefs, and deductions
• Utilisation and carry-forward of tax losses
• Tax credits (if applicable)
• Final corporate tax payable

Timely and accurate filing is essential to avoid penalties and ensure ongoing compliance with UAE tax regulations. Incorrect application of accounting standards, exemptions, or loss utilisation rules is one of the most common reasons for FTA queries and post-filing reviews.

Penalties for Late or Incorrect Filing

Failure to submit a corporate tax return within the stipulated deadline may result in administrative penalties imposed by the FTA, including:

• AED 500 per month (or part thereof) for the first 12 months of delay
• AED 1,000 per month (or part thereof) after the first year of delay

Inaccurate filings or insufficient documentation may also trigger audits, reassessments, or additional penalties. Penalties are not limited to late submission alone, but unsupported tax positions, incorrect computations, or weak documentation can significantly increase audit exposure.

Our Corporate Tax Return Filing Services

At German Fintax Consultancy, we deliver structured, compliant, and risk-mitigated tax filing solutions tailored to your business model. We do not treat corporate tax return filing as a clerical task; it is a compliance position taken with the FTA and handled accordingly.

Corporate Tax Assessment & Planning

We evaluate your financial data and operational structure to determine corporate tax exposure, available reliefs, and optimisation opportunities in line with UAE law. This includes reviewing Free Zone eligibility, related-party transactions, and group relief considerations where applicable.

Accurate Tax Computation

Our experts compute taxable income with precision, ensuring correct application of exemptions, deductions, tax losses, and group relief provisions where applicable. Each adjustment is reviewed for technical accuracy and documentation support.

Financial Statement Review

We perform a detailed review of your financial statements to identify inconsistencies, risks, or gaps before filing. This proactive review helps prevent post-filing disputes and reduces the likelihood of FTA clarification requests.

Documentation & FTA Filing

We prepare all supporting documentation and manage electronic submission through the FTA’s EmaraTax portal, ensuring error-free and timely filing. Our team ensures that the filing aligns with current FTA guidance, ministerial decisions, and published corporate tax clarifications.

Audit Support & Advisory

In the event of an FTA audit or clarification request, we provide professional representation, response drafting, and dispute support where required. Our involvement continues beyond submission, ensuring you are supported throughout the full compliance lifecycle.

Why German Fintax Consultancy?

• Deep expertise in UAE Corporate Tax regulations
• Practical, business-focused tax advisory approach
• Strong compliance governance and risk management
• Tailored solutions for SMEs, large enterprises, and group structures

We work closely with mainland entities, Free Zone businesses, and multi-entity groups, helping clients navigate grey areas, exemptions, and compliance risks with clarity and confidence.

With German Fintax Consultancy, your corporate tax return filing is handled with accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight, allowing you to focus on growing your business.