UAE Corporate Tax has three deadlines you must track: registration, return filing and payment. Here's how each one works.
Registration deadline
For juridical persons existing before 1 March 2024, the FTA assigned registration deadlines based on the month of trade-licence issuance (regardless of year). All other taxable persons — including new entities — must register within 3 months of incorporation or becoming a taxable person.
Return filing deadline
The Corporate Tax return must be filed within 9 months from the end of the tax period. A financial year ending 31 December 2025 means the return is due by 30 September 2026.
Payment deadline
Any Corporate Tax due is payable by the same 9-month deadline as the return. There are no quarterly advance payments.
Plan cash flow: settle CT and file the return together — both within 9 months of year-end.
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Frequently asked questions
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This article is for general guidance only and reflects FTA rules as of June 2026. Always confirm your specific position with a qualified UAE tax advisor.