Corporate tax

With Corporate Tax now effective in the UAE, you may be wondering what it actually is! Ultimately, this new tax law’s main purpose is to build the country’s economy and to stop illegal tax practices. At Foster Chapman, we're dedicated to raising our businesses to the same level as their international competitors, which includes helping them to understand the ins and outs of Corporate Tax.

Corporate tax launch dates

The Corporate Tax began on 1st June 2023, meaning that if you are a company that has adopted a fiscal year of 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, you are now subject to CT, and will likely need to file your first tax return near the end of 2024.For those of you who have adopted a calendar year of 1st January 2023 to 31st December instead, you will only be subjected to CT from 1st January 2024, and you will need to file your first tax return at some point during mid-2025.
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Corporate tax rates in UAE

Corporate Tax Rates in UAE
  • Taxable income up to AED 375,000: 0% tax rate
  • Taxable income over AED 375,000: 9% tax rate
  • Multinational Corporations subject to Profit-Sharing laws and OECD Base Erosion: 15%

Any of your taxable income below or up to AED 375,000 is not subjected to Corporate Tax. It is only the money exceeding this limit that will be taxed at 9%.

 

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Who does the Corporate Tax impact?

The new Corporate Tax in the UAE will affect:
– All businesses under a commercial license in the UAE
– Free Zone businesses
– Foreign companies who regularly conduct business in UAE
– Banking Sector Operations
– Any Taxable persons

If you are impacted, remember to file a Corporate Tax return every tax period, as fines and penalties are now being implemented.

Who isn’t impacted by Corporate Tax?

Those who will not be affected include:
– Any businesses who extract natural resources
– The Dividends and Capital gains from qualifying shareholdings
– Public or Private sector salaries
– Transactions for Intra-groups
– The interest from savings or bank deposits

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