Corporate Tax Consulting Dubai UAE's Trusted Compliance Partner
SUM delivers full-service UAE Corporate Tax support for Dubai and UAE businesses: registration, return filing, strategic tax planning, transfer pricing documentation. Stay CT-compliant while minimising your legal tax burden.
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The UAE Corporate Tax (CT) regime introduced at 9% for financial years commencing on or after 1 June 2023 has fundamentally changed the financial obligations of businesses operating across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and every UAE free zone. Corporate Tax compliance is now an annual legal obligation with real financial consequences for non-compliance.
SUM Tax is a Dubai-based Corporate Tax consulting firm. Our team senior tax professionals manage the complete CT lifecycle for your business from initial registration and taxable income computation through to return filing, and transfer pricing documentation.We don't just keep you compliant we identify every lawful opportunity to reduce your CT liability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UAE-resident juridical persons (companies incorporated in the UAE), foreign entities with a UAE permanent establishment, and individuals conducting UAE business activities generating over AED 1 million annually are all within scope.
The standard rate is 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. Income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) may benefit from 0% on qualifying income subject to meeting specific substance and activity conditions.
Businesses registered for UAE Corporate Tax must file their Corporate Tax Return within 9 months of the end of their financial year. To avoid late filing penalties, ensure your return and any Corporate Tax payable are submitted before the applicable deadline through the EmaraTax portal.
Possibly. QFZPs can apply 0% CT on qualifying income if they meet strict conditions around economic substance, non-qualifying income thresholds (max 5% or AED 5 million), and arm's length transactions with related parties. SUM conducts a detailed QFZP eligibility assessment for each client.
Late filing of a UAE Corporate Tax Return attracts an administrative penalty of AED 500 per month for the first 12 months, increasing to AED 1,000 per month for each subsequent month the return remains outstanding. Additional penalties may also apply for unpaid Corporate Tax or other instances of non-compliance. To avoid unnecessary costs and ensure timely filing, businesses should seek professional support in advance. SUM Tax Corporate Tax Consulting in Dubai assists with tax registration, return preparation, compliance reviews, and on-time submissions, helping businesses stay compliant with UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
Yes, if you transact with related parties or connected persons. UAE CT law mandates arm's length pricing aligned with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, including a Local File and — for larger groups — a Master File and Country-by-Country Report.
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