Corporate Tax Registration and Deregistration Services in the UAE

Stay compliant from start to finish with Atharidca

With the introduction of Corporate Tax in the UAE, all businesses are required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and later deregister if the business ceases operations. Whether you are launching a new company or closing one down, Atharidca offers complete, end-to-end support to ensure a smooth and compliant process.

Corporate Tax Registration Made Easy

Who needs to register

Corporate Tax registration is mandatory for all UAE businesses, including:

• Mainland companies
• Free Zone entities (even if they qualify for 0 percent tax)
• Branches of foreign companies
• Freelancers and sole proprietors above the income threshold
• Non-resident entities with a permanent establishment in the UAE

Corporate Tax rates

• Zero percent on taxable income up to AED 375,000
• Nine percent on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000
• Free Zones may continue to benefit from zero percent if they meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions defined by the FTA

Documents required

• For individuals: Emirates ID or passport and valid trade license (if applicable)
• For companies: Valid trade license, Emirates ID or passport of the authorized signatory, and proof of authorization or power of attorney

All documents are submitted via the FTA’s EmaraTax portal in PDF or Word format.

How Atharidca assists

We handle the full registration process from start to finish:

• Setting up your EmaraTax profile
• Preparing and uploading necessary documents
• Submitting your application accurately
• Following up until your Tax Registration Number (TRN) is issued

Our service includes guaranteed accuracy to help you avoid penalties or rejections.

Corporate Tax Deregistration Simplified

When your business ceases activity, changes ownership, or undergoes legal restructuring, you must apply for Corporate Tax deregistration within three months. Atharidca offers expert assistance to ensure this process is handled correctly and efficiently.

When to apply for deregistration

• Natural persons must apply within three months of business cessation
• Legal entities must apply within three months of dissolution or liquidation

Common reasons for deregistration include

• Business closure
• Change in business structure such as mergers or acquisitions
• Transfer of ownership
• Liquidation of unregistered entities

Before applying, businesses must

• File all pending Corporate Tax returns
• Pay outstanding tax liabilities and any fines
• Submit required supporting documentation depending on the nature of closure

Penalties for late deregistration

• AED 1,000 fine for missing the deadline
• AED 1,000 for each additional month of delay, up to AED 10,000

How Atharidca helps with deregistration

• Drafting and submitting the deregistration application via EmaraTax
• Coordinating with the FTA for status updates and follow-up
• Ensuring all documents and compliance steps are in place
• Obtaining the official Tax Clearance Certificate once deregistration is approved

Why choose Atharidca

• Experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of UAE tax laws
• End-to-end services that cover both registration and deregistration
• Accurate, timely, and affordable support
• Trusted by over 1,000 UAE-based businesses

Let Atharidca manage your Corporate Tax obligations from beginning to end. Focus on your business while we handle the compliance.

Contact us today to register or deregister your business with the FTA, quickly and correctly.