UAE VAT & Corporate Tax
Form 201, FTA compliance, Free Zone rules and UAE corporate tax.
- UAE Corporate Tax 9%: Who Pays, the AED 375,000 Exemption, and Free Zone Rules ExplainedUAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with a 0% rate on income below that threshold. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can access a 0% rate on qualifying income if they meet strict FTA substance and income tests. This guide explains who pays, what is exempt, and how QFZP status works in practice.
- UAE VAT Registration Threshold 2026: When AED 375,000 Triggers Mandatory RegistrationThe UAE VAT registration threshold is AED 375,000 in taxable turnover — crossing it triggers mandatory FTA registration within 30 days, with a AED 20,000 penalty for late registration. This guide explains exactly how to calculate your threshold, when voluntary registration at AED 187,500 makes sense, and how to file Form 201 quarterly.