30 September 2026 deadline
Corporate Tax Return Filing UAE
Corporate tax return filing UAE is now urgent for businesses with a financial year ended 31 December 2025. For those companies, the UAE Corporate Tax return and any Corporate Tax payable are generally due by 30 September 2026.
Qaspro Global prepares UAE Corporate Tax returns through EmaraTax for mainland companies, free zone companies, SMEs, dormant companies and businesses claiming Small Business Relief. We review the records, compute taxable income, prepare the return position and support the final submission for the EmaraTax corporate tax return.
What Qaspro Handles
30 September 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline
UAE Corporate Tax returns are generally due within nine months from the end of the relevant tax period. For a business whose tax period ended on 31 December 2025, the filing and payment deadline is generally 30 September 2026.
| Tax period end | General filing deadline | Action needed |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | 30 September 2026 | Prepare and file the UAE Corporate Tax return through EmaraTax. |
| Different year-end | Nine months after tax period end | Confirm the deadline from the company financial year. |
Documents Required
- Trade licence and Corporate Tax registration details.
- Financial statements, trial balance and general ledger.
- Revenue, expense, payroll, rent, bank and loan schedules.
- Related-party transaction details where applicable.
- Free zone income analysis if claiming qualifying treatment.
- Prior FTA correspondence, penalty notices or EmaraTax messages.
Corporate Tax Filing UAE Charges
Corporate tax filing UAE charges depend on record quality, entity type, transaction volume, VAT status, free zone position, related-party transactions and whether bookkeeping cleanup is needed. Qaspro confirms the scope after reviewing the records, so the quote matches the actual filing work instead of a generic package.
Late Corporate Tax Return Filing Penalties
Late filing can trigger administrative penalties under the UAE tax penalty regime. The commonly cited late-return penalty is AED 500 per month or part month for the first twelve months, and AED 1,000 per month or part month from the thirteenth month onward. Late payment can create separate exposure. Filing before the deadline is the cleanest route.
Related UAE Corporate Tax Guides
FAQs
What is the last date for UAE Corporate Tax return filing in 2026?
For a company whose financial year ended on 31 December 2025, the UAE Corporate Tax return is generally due by 30 September 2026.
Can Qaspro file my Corporate Tax return on EmaraTax?
Yes. Qaspro reviews your records, prepares the tax computation, checks the return position and supports EmaraTax filing.
Do companies with no profit still need to file?
A registered business may still need to file a nil or loss Corporate Tax return even if no tax is payable. The filing position depends on the entity and registration status.
What is the penalty for late Corporate Tax return filing in the UAE?
The late-return penalty is commonly applied monthly: AED 500 per month or part month for the first twelve months, and AED 1,000 per month or part month from the thirteenth month onward.
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