Businesses already registered for VAT or Excise Tax can use the existing account for a straightforward registration process.
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reminded individuals with Corporate Tax licences issued in January and February (regardless of the year of issuance) to submit their Corporate Tax registration application by May 31, 2024, to avoid penalties.
The FTA on Thursday re-emphasised the need to comply with the deadline for registering taxable individuals for Corporate Tax. The FTA also stated that administrative penalties will be imposed on individuals who fail to submit their registration applications within the specified timeframes outlined in the FTA’s Decision for each category of Corporate Tax registrant.
The Ministry of Finance had earlier confirmed in a separate statement that those who will miss the deadline for registration will face an administrative penalty of Dh10,000 ($2,700).
Streamlined Registration Process
The FTA clarified that the timeframes for submitting Corporate Tax registration applications apply to UAE residents and non-residents. The FTA has made it easier for businesses to register for Corporate Tax using the EmaraTax digital platform. Registration takes just four steps and an estimated 30 minutes.
Businesses already registered for VAT or Excise Tax can use the existing account for a straightforward registration process. Upon approval, they will obtain a Tax Registration Number for Corporate Tax.
If you have not registered with the FTA before for other taxes, you must create a new user profile on EmaraTax at https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/. Set up your account using an email address and phone number. After making the user profile, complete the registration by specifying the taxpayer, selecting the Corporate Tax registration option, and following the simple registration process.
Government Service Centres
The FTA has made it easier for businesses to apply for Corporate Tax registration. Now, taxable individuals can submit their applications at government service centres across the UAE. These centres have specialists who can help with the application process and offer advanced e-services that meet government standards.
After completing the application process and checking that the information you entered at the service centre is correct, FTA specialists will review your application internally. You will then receive your Tax Registration Number for Corporate Tax via the email address you provided in your registration application.
The FTA urges taxable individuals to examine the Corporate Tax Law, as well as executive decisions and all related guidelines, available on the FTA official website at: https://tax.gov.ae/en/default.aspx.
