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With 25+ years of experience and 1000+ businesses served across diverse industries, we continue to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth for organizations worldwide.
We're a leading provider of essential business services to support the global progress of companies and funds.
Here at IMC, our purpose is progress. Learn more
Be in the know with our latest news, insights and analysis
Our Board and Executive Leadership Team
Find out what makes our business and our brand tick
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If you need help registering for corporate tax and understanding your tax obligations.
If you need ongoing tax planning, compliance and reporting support.
If you want help with structuring operations to reduce tax risk and improve results.
Tax Registration Support
Help you register for corporate tax with the Federal Tax Authority.
Tax Compliance
Keep your business aligned with reporting and filing requirements.
Guidance on structuring your business to work well under UAE tax laws.
Transfer Pricing Support
Help document and manage related-party pricing rules.
Tax Return Preparation
We prepare and review your corporate tax filings.
Impact Assessment
Show how corporate tax affects your business finances and planning.
Stay compliant
Avoid penalties by meeting all UAE corporate tax rules.
Better tax planning
Structure your business in a way that keeps tax costs efficient.
Reduced risk
Identify and manage tax risks before they become issues.
Ongoing support
We keep you updated on changes and help you adapt.
Full-service payroll management aligned with UAE labour law and tailored to your organizational needs.
Financial leadership and reporting guidance to help drive informed decisions and sustainable business growth.
Reliable payroll systems designed for precise salary disbursal, WPS adherence, and employee data handling.
Corporate Secretarial Services
Structured secretarial services to maintain statutory records, meet deadlines, and uphold corporate governance in Dubai.
Accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting support to meet local standards and enable better business control.
Expert-led VAT services covering registration, return filing, and advisory for FTA-compliant operations.
Managing corporate tax in Dubai can be straightforward with the right support. Our services cover registration, assessments, return filing, and records, helping you meet UAE tax rules while keeping day-to-day business running smoothly and reducing exposure to compliance issues.
Our advisors work closely with your team and factor in your business setup before guiding each step of the process. Whether this is your first filing or part of ongoing reviews, we support you with clear direction so you can stay focused on running and growing your business.
UAE Corporate Tax refers to a tax levied on the net income or profits of businesses and corporations.
The introduction of Corporate Tax in the UAE serves to reinforce the country’s position as a leading global hub for business and investment. Additionally, it supports the UAE’s progress towards achieving its strategic objectives. Implementing Corporate Tax is a step towards adhering to international tax compliance standards and combating harmful tax practices.
Yes, the UAE Corporate Tax applies uniformly across all Emirates, functioning as a Federal Tax.
The Corporate Tax rates in the UAE are as follows:
Taxable income is derived from the net profit or income generated through business activities. This is calculated based on financial statements prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards.
The FTA is responsible for administering, collecting, and enforcing federal taxes, including corporate tax, VAT, and excise tax. It also provides compliance support and regulatory guidance to businesses.
Yes, businesses must file corporate tax returns annually, depending on their tax obligations. Compliance with tax filing requirements is essential, and professional tax advisors can assist in meeting regulatory deadlines.
Determining taxable income in the UAE relies on a business’s net profit or loss per its financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Adjustments are made for specific items outlined in the Corporate Tax Law, including unrealized gains and losses, exempt income like qualifying dividends and capital gains, and deductions not allowed for Corporate Tax purposes.
Yes, all juridical entities incorporated in the UAE must register for corporate tax. For individuals and foreign juridical persons, registration is required if they conduct business in the UAE or maintain a permanent establishment.
The UAE corporate tax registration deadline varies based on the financial year of the business. Companies must register before their first tax filing deadline.
Non-Resident Individuals are those entities incorporated abroad with management and control outside the UAE, or individuals not engaged in taxable activities within the country.
Non-resident individuals may be taxed on income from their UAE Permanent Establishment or income linked to UAE nexus, as per Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2023, with UAE-sourced income subject to a 0% Withholding Tax.
Free Zone entities in the UAE would indeed be subject to Corporate Tax. However, these entities’ specific corporate tax obligations would be contingent upon their maintenance of sufficient substance and compliance with relevant regulations.
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