Corporate Tax Services in the UAE
Expert Advisory, Registration, Compliance & Tax Planning
The UAE Corporate Tax law marks a new era of financial accountability for every business operating in the Emirates. Whether you are a mainland company, free‑zone entity, SME, or multinational group, meeting your corporate tax obligations is now a core part of doing business.
At Cressford Chartered Accountants we guide you through the complexities of Corporate Tax with confidence. Let us take care of the FTA compliance checklist, then we’ll turn our attention to tweaking your tax situation with proven planning techniques and reliable advice.
Why Choose Cressford Chartered Accountants?
- UAE Corporate Tax experts – we stay ahead of every cabinet decision & ministerial guideline.
- Penalty‑proof compliance – every filing is accurate, audit‑ready, and on time.
- Targeted tax benefit strategy – we uncover legitimate opportunities to reduce liability.
- We live and work inside the sectors you serve – SMEs, free zones, and multinational groups.
- Our crew works exclusively out of the UAE. – local insight combined with international quality.
We deliver corporate tax solutions throughout the UAE
Corporate Tax Registration (Mandatory for All Businesses)
- Perform the whole enrollment on the FTA portal.
- Determination of tax residency & applicability.
- TRN issuance & confirmation.
- Free‑zone & mainland compliance assessment.
Corporate Tax Return Filing (CTR)
- Preparation & filing of annual returns via EmaraTax Solutions.
- Checking the books for tax precision means comparing reported income with the tax forms and flagging any mismatch.
- Calculation of taxable income, adjustments & exemptions.
Accounting & Bookkeeping for Corporate Tax
- Monthly bookkeeping aligned to VAT & corporate‑tax chart of accounts.
- Year‑end closing & financial‑statement preparation.
- Support you can count on during audits.
Corporate Tax Planning & Structuring
- Crafting efficient legal frameworks.
- Income & expense planning for tax efficiency.
- Loss relief & carry‑forward analysis.
- Checking the status of a permanent establishment.
- Handling cross‑entity deals within a corporate group.
Transfer Pricing (TP) Documentation
- Master file & local file preparation.
- TP policy set‑up & arm‑length pricing review.
- Advice on Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CbCR).
- Checking against OECD guidance is part of what we do every day.
Tax Health Check & Compliance Review
- Complete check of corporate tax readiness.
- We compare your books against the tax code daily.
- Review of tax adjustments, exemptions & fixed‑asset treatment.
- Contract & transaction risk assessment.
Corporate Tax Advisory & Consultation
- How to manage the 0 % and 9 % brackets.
- A close look at the standards that define a qualifying free‑zone person (QFZP).
- Tax grouping, group relief & transfer‑pricing applicability.
- How a deductible stacks up against an annual premium Checking expenses that aren’t tax‑deductible.
- Tax impact of restructurings, M&A, and more.
FTA Support & Representation
- Handling tax assessments & clarification requests.
- Drafting requests for reconsideration.
- We’ll handle direct contact with FTA officers for you.
All your financial data gets arranged when it passes through Cressford and Partners
Who Must Register for UAE Corporate Tax?
- Mainland‑based firms.
- Organizations setting up in free zones tap into cost savings covering QFZPs along with non‑QFZPs.
- Non domestic companies making a living with earnings that come from the UAE.
- Strategic collaborations and people Managing your trade under the rules of a license.
You still have to register, even when your income is exempt or falls below the taxable limit.
Industries We Serve
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Trading & Distribution
Restaurants & Hospitality
Logistics & Transport
Real Estate & Construction
E‑commerce & Technology
Manufacturing takes basic components and creates the products we need
Imagine a town where every resident can visit a clinic, get clear advice, and leave feeling better this is what effective health care looks like
Documents Required for Corporate Tax Registration
- Business license.
- Passport & Emirates ID of owners.
- A memorandum of agreement (MOA) or an articles of association (AOA).
- Find our business address here.
- When investors ask, you hand over the balance sheet, profit‑and‑loss, and cash flow statements.
- Information on company operations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Zero percent concerning taxable income through Roughly three‑and‑a‑half hundred thousand UAE dirhams
- Nine % for income that exceeds AED 375,000 in total.
Okay, I’m on board. A QFZP could enjoy a short rest. Zero percent rate on qualifying income, but registration and annual filing are still required.
You’ll face a fine if you register late, file late, file incorrectly, or don’t pay.
You bet. Firms are required to preserve audited financial reports and organized records.
