Corporate Tax is mandatory for everyone — even without profit

Since 1 June 2023, all companies and sole proprietors in the UAE are required to file a Corporate Tax return every year. Even if profit is zero or the business is running at a loss, filing is still mandatory. The rate is 9% on profit above AED 375,000, with relief available for free zone companies and small businesses with revenue under AED 3,000,000.

What's included in this service:

FTA registration (if not already registered)
Preparing and filing the CT return
Restoring your books if documents are missing or lost
Advice on taxation and legal optimization

You definitely need this service if:

You have a company registered in the UAE (including in a Free Zone)

You're a freelancer or sole proprietor with income from AED 1 million a year

The company is running at a loss or has no profit — the return is still mandatory

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Fines for not filing the CT return

The cost of the service is from AED 1,500.
Cheaper than a single FTA fine.

AED 500–1,000 per month Fine for a late return

AED 10,000 fine For not being registered with the FTA

14% annual penalty interest On unpaid tax, plus the risk of frozen accounts and refusal to renew the licence

What the return-filing service includes

Fixed price — no hidden fees

Gathering data for the reporting period

We study your business, gather the data for the reporting period, and calculate taxable profit.

Preparing and filing the return

We prepare the return in line with legal requirements and file it electronically through the FTA portal.

Registration and restoring your books

If needed, we'll register you with the FTA and restore your books for the reporting period if data has been lost.

Optimization consultations

We'll help you choose an advantageous tax setup and give recommendations for legally optimizing your payments.

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3 reasons to choose us

Fixed price

From AED 1,500 — an exact price upfront, cheaper than a single FTA fine.

Guaranteed deadlines

We'll file your return on time — within 9 months of the end of the financial year.

Reduced risk

Your books are handled by UAE tax experts — we know the differences between mainland and various free zone conditions.

What our clients say

We work with companies across industries all over the UAE

After setting up my company, I tried three different ways of handling accounting. Mountain is clear and fast — two accountants working in tandem, always reachable, invoices issued instantly. We found a reliable long-term partner.

Olga Melnikova

CEO, OI Interior

Their knowledgeable accountants demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. Thanks to their meticulous bookkeeping, we now have a much clearer understanding of our financial position. They are a true partner in success!

Andrey Nosikov

CEO, Klimatika LLC

Mountain Accounting is a professional team you can fully entrust your books to. High-quality service, quick feedback and deep knowledge of UAE requirements. We recommend them to anyone who values reliability.

Elena Samokhvalova

Owner, Optimum Setup LLC

Filing a Corporate Tax return in the UAE

Every company registered in the UAE — on the mainland or in a free zone — is required to pay Corporate Tax. It's also mandatory for sole proprietors and freelancers with income from AED 1 million a year.

A CT return must be filed even by those breaking even or running at a loss, or benefiting from free zone relief. To determine what Corporate Tax conditions apply to you and file the return on time and without mistakes, reach out to us.

What does the tax return filing service include?

First, we study your business and gather the data for the reporting period. Then we calculate taxable profit and prepare the return in line with legal requirements. We file it electronically through the official FTA portal.

If needed, we'll register you with the FTA if you haven't already, and restore your books for the reporting period.

Our experts also provide consultations on UAE taxation. If you've recently started your business or are planning to scale, we'll help you choose an advantageous tax setup and give recommendations for legally optimizing your payments.

Leave a request on the site. We'll guide you on which documents will be needed to file the return.

If you're not in Dubai, we'll help you arrange everything online without in-person meetings. Our staff will stay in touch with you by chat so you can quickly clarify what's needed and keep the process moving.

Why us?

Extensive experience and expertise in UAE legal requirements.

We understand the differences between mainland conditions and various free zones.

A fixed price that's always cheaper than penalties from the tax authority. Late filing accrues a penalty of AED 500 per month in the first year and AED 1,000 in subsequent years.

Comprehensive services. If books weren't kept or there are errors in the documentation, we'll help restore the data and put your accounting in order before filing the return.

Professional consultations. Every client is assigned two experts who are ready to answer questions at any time.

We guarantee the deadline is met when filing your Corporate Tax return. It's 9 months from the end of the financial year. Don't put off reaching out until September — the closer the deadline, the busier we get.

Leave a request to get help preparing and filing your UAE Corporate Tax return.

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Frequently asked questions

Is filing mandatory if the company made no profit?

Yes. Every registered company, and every sole proprietor/freelancer who meets the conditions, must file a Corporate Tax return, even with zero profit, a loss, or free zone relief.

What is the Corporate Tax return filing deadline in the UAE?

9 months from the end of the company's financial year. Don't leave it until closer to the deadline — the later you reach out, the busier accountants get and the less time there is to fix any mistakes.

What fines apply for late filing of the return?

AED 500–1,000 per month for late filing, AED 10,000 for not being registered with the FTA, plus 14% annual penalty interest on unpaid tax. Frozen accounts and refusal to renew the licence are also possible.

Filing a Corporate Tax return