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UAE Corporate Tax Calculator for Dubai Businesses

Estimate your UAE Corporate Tax liability with our free calculator. Understand the 9% tax rate, AED 375,000 threshold, and qualifying exemptions as per FTA Corporate Tax Law.

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UAE Corporate Tax Rates Explained

The UAE Corporate Tax regime uses a tiered structure designed to support small businesses while maintaining competitiveness.

0% Rate
Up to AED 375,000

Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0% to support small businesses and startups

9% Rate
Above AED 375,000

Taxable income exceeding AED 375,000 is subject to the standard 9% corporate tax rate

0% Qualifying
Qualifying Income

Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from 0% on qualifying income meeting substance requirements

Corporate Tax Calculation Examples

Small Business
Taxable Income: AED 300,000
Income @ 0%AED 300,000
Tax @ 0%AED 0
Total CTAED 0

Under threshold - no Corporate Tax payable

Medium Business
Taxable Income: AED 1,000,000
First AED 375,000 @ 0%AED 0
AED 625,000 @ 9%AED 56,250
Total CTAED 56,250

Effective rate: 5.625%

Large Business
Taxable Income: AED 5,000,000
First AED 375,000 @ 0%AED 0
AED 4,625,000 @ 9%AED 416,250
Total CTAED 416,250

Effective rate: 8.325%

Corporate Tax Exemptions & Reliefs

The UAE CT law provides various exemptions and reliefs to reduce your tax burden. Understanding these can significantly lower your liability.

Dividends from UAE companies
Capital gains on qualifying shareholdings
Foreign branch profits (election)
Intra-group restructuring relief
Qualifying Free Zone income
Government & sovereign entities
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Small Business Relief

Businesses with revenue under AED 3 million can elect for Small Business Relief, treating taxable income as zero.

  • Revenue below AED 3 million
  • Election required each year
  • Simplified compliance
  • Available until 2026

Corporate Tax Registration Timeline

The FTA has set registration deadlines based on your trade license issuance month. Missing the deadline incurs a AED 10,000 penalty.

Jan-Feb licenses

31 May 2024

Mar-Apr licenses

30 Jun 2024

May-Jun licenses

31 Jul 2024

Jul-Aug licenses

31 Aug 2024

Sep-Oct licenses

30 Sep 2024

Nov-Dec licenses

31 Oct 2024

2024 new licenses

Within 3 months

Free Zone entities

Check FTA portal

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Get our comprehensive 30-page guide covering everything you need to know about UAE Corporate Tax, including registration steps, calculation methods, exemptions, and compliance requirements.

  • Step-by-step registration guide
  • Taxable income calculation worksheet
  • Free Zone qualification checklist
  • 2024-2025 deadline calendar

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