Corporate tax registration
FTA registration and Corporate Tax number issuance, with deadlines mapped to your licence date so you avoid late-registration penalties.
Tax Advisory & Planning · UAE
Tax consultants in Dubai & the UAE
Practical corporate tax and VAT advisory for UAE businesses — registration, return filing, transfer pricing, ESR and FTA representation, delivered by a team that turns regulation into clean, compliant execution.
- Corporate tax registration & filing
- VAT registration & returns
- Transfer pricing & ESR
- FTA audit representation
9%UAE corporate tax headline rate
5%Standard VAT rate
AED 375kCorporate tax 0% threshold
1 roofTax · compliance · setup
UAE corporate tax & VAT, handled end to end
The UAE's tax landscape has changed fast. The introduction of Corporate Tax alongside the established VAT regime means almost every business now has registration, filing and documentation obligations with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) — and real penalties for getting them wrong or late.
Winnow Management and Tax Consultant LLC is a licensed UAE tax practice. We handle the full lifecycle — corporate tax and VAT registration, accurate return filing, transfer-pricing documentation, ESR filings, tax health checks and FTA audit representation — for mainland companies, free-zone entities, groups and individuals carrying on business in the Emirates.
Because we are also a business consultancy and an AML and compliance firm, your tax position is coordinated with your corporate structure, UBO/ESR filings and governance — not treated in isolation. The result is tax that is compliant, defensible and as efficient as the rules legitimately allow.
What we deliver
Corporate tax & VAT services, end to end
Every UAE tax obligation, managed by a team that tracks the FTA's rules and deadlines for you.
Corporate tax return filing
Preparation and filing of your annual corporate tax return, including taxable-income computation, adjustments and reliefs.
VAT registration & returns
Mandatory or voluntary VAT registration plus accurate periodic VAT return filing and correct treatment of zero-rated and exempt supplies.
Transfer pricing documentation
Arm's-length policies, master file, local file and disclosure forms for related-party and connected-person transactions.
Economic Substance (ESR) filings
ESR applicability assessment, annual notifications and reports for entities carrying on relevant activities.
Tax health checks
A structured review of your structure, supplies, related-party flows and free-zone status to surface risks and efficiencies.
Free-zone qualifying income review
Assessment of Qualifying Free Zone Person status and structuring to protect the 0% rate where conditions are met.
FTA audit & dispute representation
Preparation and representation in FTA audits, queries and voluntary disclosures, managing correspondence on your behalf.
Tax planning & structuring
Forward-looking advice that aligns ownership, group and operational structure with a compliant, efficient tax position.
Deadline-driven
Never miss an FTA registration or filing deadline
UAE tax penalties are almost always about timing — a missed registration window or a late return. We map every deadline to your specific tax periods and file ahead of time, so fines simply don't happen.
- Corporate tax registration with the FTA
- Annual corporate tax return filing
- VAT registration & periodic returns
- Transfer-pricing documentation
- ESR notifications & reports
- FTA audit & voluntary-disclosure support
Who we work with
Tax obligations differ by structure and activity — we tailor to each.
Mainland LLCs & sole establishments
DIFC, ADGM, DMCC & free-zone entities
Holding & investment structures
Groups with related-party transactions
Professional services firms
Trading & e-commerce businesses
Real estate & construction companies
Foreign companies with UAE branches
Startups & SMEs
How we work
From registration to filing, without the stress
A clear, deadline-driven engagement so nothing is missed and nothing is late.
Assess
We review your structure, activities and turnover to determine your corporate tax, VAT, transfer-pricing and ESR obligations.
Register
We complete FTA corporate tax and VAT registrations and map every filing deadline to your specific tax periods.
File
We prepare and file accurate returns and documentation — corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing and ESR — on time.
Plan & defend
We run health checks, advise on legitimate efficiencies and represent you in any FTA query or audit.
Why Winnow as your tax consultant in Dubai
Licensed UAE tax practice
A registered tax consultancy that knows the FTA's rules, forms and deadlines inside out.
Joined-up with setup & AML
Tax coordinated with company formation, UBO/ESR and AML compliance — one team, one position.
Compliant and defensible
Documentation and filings built to withstand FTA scrutiny, not just to tick a box.
Efficiency within the rules
We find legitimate savings — reliefs, thresholds, free-zone treatment — without creating exposure.
Deadline-driven
Every registration and return mapped and filed ahead of time, so penalties simply don't happen.
UAE-native team
Practitioners fluent in mainland and free-zone tax realities across the Emirates.
Frequently asked
UAE corporate tax & VAT — your questions
What business owners and finance teams ask us most about UAE tax.
Do I need to register for UAE corporate tax?
Almost certainly. UAE Corporate Tax applies to most businesses and commercial activities at a headline rate of 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000 (0% below that threshold). Taxable persons — including mainland companies, many free-zone entities and individuals carrying on business above the turnover threshold — must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and obtain a Corporate Tax registration number, even if they ultimately pay 0%. We confirm your obligation, register you and manage the deadlines.
When is the UAE corporate tax registration and filing deadline?
Registration deadlines depend on your licence issue date, and the corporate tax return is due within nine months of the end of your first tax period. Missing the FTA registration window triggers administrative penalties. We map your specific dates at the outset and file ahead of each deadline so you never incur avoidable fines.
Do free-zone companies pay corporate tax in the UAE?
A 'Qualifying Free Zone Person' can benefit from a 0% rate on 'qualifying income', but only if it meets strict conditions — adequate substance, qualifying activities, transfer-pricing compliance and de-minimis rules — and still files a corporate tax return. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. We assess whether your free-zone entity qualifies and structure activities to protect the 0% treatment where possible.
Who needs to register for VAT in the UAE?
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months, and voluntary from AED 187,500. VAT is charged at the standard 5% rate, with some supplies zero-rated or exempt. We handle VAT registration, advise on the correct treatment of your supplies, and file accurate periodic VAT returns.
What is transfer pricing and does it apply to my business?
Transfer pricing rules require transactions between related parties and connected persons to be priced at arm's length, with supporting documentation. Under UAE corporate tax, businesses meeting certain thresholds must maintain a master file, local file and disclosure forms. We prepare transfer-pricing documentation and policies that stand up to FTA scrutiny.
What are Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)?
ESR requires UAE entities carrying on certain 'relevant activities' (such as holding company, headquarters, financing, IP and distribution activities) to demonstrate genuine economic substance in the UAE and to file annual notifications and reports. We determine whether ESR applies to you and complete the filings to keep you compliant and penalty-free.
Can you represent us in an FTA audit or tax dispute?
Yes. We prepare and represent clients in FTA audits, queries and voluntary disclosures — assembling records, reconstructing positions, drafting responses and managing correspondence — so the process is handled professionally and your exposure is minimised.
Do you offer tax planning as well as compliance?
Yes. Beyond registration and filing, we provide tax health checks and planning — reviewing your structure, related-party flows, free-zone status and VAT treatment to identify risks and legitimate efficiencies before they become problems. Because we also handle company formation and AML compliance, tax planning is coordinated with your wider corporate and governance position.
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Get your UAE tax obligations under control
Tell us about your business and we'll confirm what you need to register and file — and where you can legitimately save.