Late corporate tax registration carries a fixed AED 10,000 penalty, so the registration date matters. We coordinate corporate tax and VAT registration, filing and deregistration through independent licensed tax partners, including tax agents on the Federal Tax Authority's register.
By Imran Mirza, Founder & CEO, Xillion Group UAE. Born and raised in the UAE, with 18+ years of professional working experience, including nearly seven years at Barclays and ADCB and 12 years in UAE business setup. Last reviewed 29 October 2026.
Companies register for corporate tax and, where required, VAT through EmaraTax on the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) site. The Ministry of Finance publishes a fixed AED 10,000 penalty for late corporate tax registration. Companies incorporated on or after 1 March 2024 have three months from incorporation to register, according to a secondary source, so confirm your own date on the FTA site. Fees for our partners are quote on request.
Xillion Group UAE is a business setup consultancy. It is not a tax agent and does not hold FTA tax agent status. Tax registration and filing are coordinated through independent licensed external professional partners, who are not Xillion employees. A tax agent on the FTA's register represents you before the FTA, and the partner, not Xillion, signs any filing made as agent.
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| Item | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Late corporate tax registration | Fixed AED 10,000 penalty (Cabinet Decision 10 of 2024, effective 1 March 2024) | Ministry of Finance |
| Registration window for new licences | Three months from incorporation for companies incorporated on or after 1 March 2024. Secondary source, confirm on FTA. | Osome guide |
| Corporate tax deregistration | Within 3 months of ceasing business, dissolving or liquidation. FTA says a complete application is processed within 40 working days and the service is free. | FTA Decision No. 6 of 2023, FTA service page |
| VAT deregistration | Within 20 working days of the triggering event | VAT Executive Regulation |
| Our partner fees | Quote on request | Partner quote |
Companies incorporated on or after 1 March 2024 must register within three months of incorporation, according to a secondary source. Check your own deadline on the FTA site or with a tax partner.
The Ministry of Finance publishes a fixed AED 10,000 penalty for late registration.
No. A tax agent must hold FTA tax agent status. We coordinate with independent licensed partners and they act as agent where needed.
It depends on your turnover and activity. A tax partner will confirm. See our VAT page.
Free zone status does not remove the registration question. Ask a tax partner about your case.
Quote on request. It depends on the number of registrations, the volume of records and the filing calendar.
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Deadlines are checked against the Ministry of Finance page and secondary guides. Confirm your own dates on the FTA site before you rely on them.
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