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UAE company deadlines, answered
Each guide gives the rule, the official penalty and its source, with a free checker for your own dates. We are not tax advisers; confirm your case with a registered tax agent.
UAE e-invoicing deadlines: when to appoint a provider and go live
Appoint an e-invoicing provider by 31 March 2027 and go live on 1 July 2027 if revenue is under AED 50 million. See your dates and the AED 5,000 fine.
Read the guideCorporate taxWhen is the UAE corporate tax return due?
The UAE corporate tax return is due 9 months after your tax period ends, even at 0%. See the date for your year end and the AED 500 monthly penalty.
Read the guideCorporate tax registrationWhat is the UAE corporate tax registration deadline?
UAE companies, including free zone companies at 0%, must register for corporate tax. See your deadline, the AED 10,000 late penalty and the FTA waiver.
Read the guideVATWhen is the UAE VAT return due?
A UAE VAT return is due by the 28th day of the month after the tax period ends. See your next date, the weekend rule and the AED 1,000 late penalty.
Read the guideRAKEZ renewalRAKEZ licence renewal checklist
Renew a RAKEZ licence before it expires, as there is no grace period. A practical checklist, the 6 month audited accounts rule and the AED 2,500 fine.
Read the guideOwners abroadHow to run a UAE company from abroad without missing a deadline
Living outside the UAE? Every yearly deadline for your company, who usually handles each one, and how to keep your accountant on the same calendar.
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