In 2024, the requirements for mandatory registration of a company as a corporate tax payer in the UAE have come into effect.
For UAE Resident Companies Incorporated Before March 1, 2024
This table outlines when a company registered in the UAE must apply for corporate tax registration based on the month their license was issued.
License Issued | Registration Deadline |
January - February | May 31, 2024 |
March - April | June 30, 2024 |
May | July 31, 2024 |
June | August 31, 2024 |
July | September 30, 2024 |
August - September | October 31, 2024 |
October - November | November 30, 2024 |
December | December 31, 2024 |
For Companies Incorporated On or After March 1, 2024
UAE companies: Register within 3 months from incorporation date
Foreign entities managed in UAE: Register within 3 months from financial year end
For Individual Business Owners
If your business turnover exceeds AED 1 million, register by March 31 of the following year.
There is a penalty of AED 10,000 for late registration.