What this checklist helps you complete
Prepare a complete Corporate Tax registration file before opening EmaraTax. This checklist reduces avoidable queries about ownership, authority, licensing and the first tax period.
Complete 10-point checklist
- 1Valid trade licence (all licences if the entity holds more than one)
- 2Memorandum / Articles of Association or partnership agreement
- 3Emirates ID and passport copies of all owners and partners
- 4Emirates ID, passport and contact details of the authorised signatory
- 5Power of Attorney or board resolution proving signatory authority
- 6Registered business address, PO Box and Emirate of operation
- 7Financial year-end adopted in the accounts (usually 31 December)
- 8Annual revenue for the first tax period (to test Small Business Relief)
- 9Existing VAT TRN, if the entity is already VAT registered
- 10EmaraTax login credentials linked to the entity
Recommended process
Step 1
Confirm the legal entity and licence details
Step 2
Collect owner and authorised-signatory evidence
Step 3
Verify the financial year and contact details
Step 4
Submit a consistent EmaraTax application
Step 5
Save the TRN certificate and submission record
Important information
Use this checklist as a preparation guide, then confirm deadlines and treatment against your entity’s facts and current FTA guidance. Keep submitted forms, acknowledgements, payment receipts and supporting records together so any later review can be answered quickly.