Corporate Tax in the UAE — Latest Developments and Practical Implications for 2025

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Corporate Tax in the UAE — Latest Developments and Practical Implications for 2025

Nov 5, 20251 min read
9%
Standard CT rate above AED 375K
0%
Rate up to AED 375K taxable income
AED 3M
Small Business Relief threshold
9 Months
After year-end to file CT return

The UAE Corporate Tax regime continues to evolve. Businesses that prepared for CT based on the initial legislation — without tracking subsequent guidance — are likely operating under an incomplete understanding of their current obligations.

Key 2024–2025 Developments

DevelopmentImplicationEffective
Small Business Relief extended to FY2026Eligible persons with revenue below AED 3M may elect 0% taxable incomeFY2024–2026
Transfer pricing documentation thresholdsLocal File required above AED 40M related-party transactions; Master File above AED 3.15B group revenueFY2024+
DMTT — Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax15% minimum rate for MNEs with global revenue above EUR 750M1 Jan 2025
Revised penalties (Cabinet Decision 129/2025)Late registration doubled to AED 20,0002025
Related party disclosure mandatoryAll related-party transactions must be disclosed in CT returnFY2024+
Action Checklist
01Register for CT — mandatory for all entities
02Assess Small Business Relief eligibility and elect if applicable
03Review QFZP qualifying income position against updated FTA guidance
04Prepare transfer pricing documentation before return filing
05Reconcile financial statements to CT return
06Assess DMTT applicability if part of a large MNE group
How Univia Can Help

Univia monitors the UAE CT framework continuously and applies the most current guidance to every client engagement — registration, return preparation, QFZP assessments and transfer pricing.

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