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
Development
Implication
Effective
Small Business Relief extended to FY2026
Eligible persons with revenue below AED 3M may elect 0% taxable income
FY2024–2026
Transfer pricing documentation thresholds
Local File required above AED 40M related-party transactions; Master File above AED 3.15B group revenue
FY2024+
DMTT — Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax
15% minimum rate for MNEs with global revenue above EUR 750M
1 Jan 2025
Revised penalties (Cabinet Decision 129/2025)
Late registration doubled to AED 20,000
2025
Related party disclosure mandatory
All related-party transactions must be disclosed in CT return
FY2024+
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.
Every engagement at Univia is led by a qualified expert — FCCA, CPA, or specialist-certified. No junior handoffs. No guesswork. Just senior-led advisory that delivers.
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