OREL Advisory / Services / Corporate Tax

UAE Corporate Tax & VAT

Tax, done right the first time.

Corporate Tax and VAT registration, filings and a compliance calendar — so your UAE company meets every deadline without the stress.

Assess my tax position See timing & fees

Confidential AdviceTransparent PricingDedicated AdvisorDeadline Reminders

What you get

Corporate Tax registration

Registered correctly and on time.

VAT where applicable

Assessment, registration & filing.

A compliance calendar

Every deadline, with reminders.

Free-zone clarity

Qualifying income assessed properly.

Who this is for

Owners who want it done right

Corporate tax is new for many UAE businesses. We set it up correctly from day one so it never becomes a problem.

New companies

Free-zone businesses

Assess qualifying income and 0% eligibility.

Mainland companies

Standard corporate tax registration and filing.

VAT-registered / trading

VAT returns and reconciliations kept clean.

Groups & holdings

Structuring and consolidated compliance.

Behind on filings

Catch up and get compliant, calmly.

What OREL handles

From registration to filing

One advisor keeps your tax obligations tracked, registered and filed — with a calendar you actually see.

Tax assessment

Corporate tax and VAT position for your activity.

Corporate Tax registration

Registered with the FTA correctly.

VAT registration

Where turnover or activity requires it.

Bookkeeping & records

Records kept the way filings require.

Filings & returns

Prepared and submitted on time.

Compliance calendar

Every deadline saved with reminders.

The process

Six steps, clearly sequenced

Tax assessment

We assess your corporate tax and VAT obligations.

Registrations

Corporate Tax and, where needed, VAT registration.

Depends on: activity & turnover

Records setup

Bookkeeping and record-keeping aligned to filings.

Ongoing bookkeeping

Books kept current through the year.

Filings & returns

Corporate tax and VAT returns prepared and submitted.

Depends on: financial year

Calendar & reminders

Deadlines tracked in your Compass with alerts.

Documents you'll typically need

Trade licence & company documents
Financial year & incorporation date
Revenue / turnover figures
Existing tax registrations, if any
Bookkeeping records or access

Get my exact document list

Timing & fees

Typical timelineDepends on filings & bookkeeping

5–10 working days

OREL professional feeAssessment, registration, filing & calendar

from AED 6,000

Government / FTA feesWhere applicable, billed at cost

Billed at cost

Our professional fee is quoted "from" because the route and your readiness affect the final total; government and third-party fees are billed at cost. We confirm an exact, itemised quote before any engagement.

Questions, answered

Corporate tax FAQ

Does my company have to pay corporate tax?

The UAE has a corporate tax regime with a threshold below which a 0% rate applies, and specific rules for free-zone "qualifying income". Whether and how much you pay depends on your profit and structure — we assess your exact position and register you correctly.

Do free-zone companies pay corporate tax?

Free-zone companies can benefit from a 0% rate on "qualifying income" if they meet the conditions, but not all income qualifies. We assess this carefully rather than assuming.

Do I need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is required above a turnover threshold, and voluntary above a lower one. We check your figures and register you where it applies.

When are the deadlines?

They depend on your financial year and registration dates. That is exactly why we build a compliance calendar with reminders — so nothing is missed.

What if I am already behind?

We help you catch up and get compliant. Acting sooner reduces exposure to penalties — the authorities set the rules, and we help you meet them properly.

Is this tax advice?

This page is general guidance. Your specific tax position is confirmed through a proper assessment and, where needed, a qualified review — not a website.

Where this fits

Continue your journey

Start here

Assess your tax position

Tell us about your company and we will confirm your corporate tax and VAT obligations, register you correctly, and set a calendar so deadlines never surprise you.

Daniel Karimov, tax & compliance specialist

Your contact from registration through every filing.