UAE Corporate Tax: Missed the Deadline? There’s Still Time to Get It Right
If you haven’t registered for UAE Corporate Tax yet, there’s good news — but you need to act swiftly.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a one-off waiver for penalties related to late Corporate Tax registration. In other words, if your business missed the original deadline, you now have a limited window to register without having to pay the fine of AED 10,000.
Who Needs to Take Action?
This applies to a wide range of individuals and businesses, including:
- UAE-incorporated companies, including start-ups, offshore entities, and Free Zone companies that may have previously assumed they were exempt
- Foreign businesses with operations in the UAE
- Freelancers, consultants, influencers, or any individual conducting a business activity in the UAE earning over AED 1 million in a calendar year
If any of the above sounds like you, now is the time to act — before financial penalties come into play.
What’s Being Waived?
The FTA is waiving the administrative penalty of AED 10,000 for failing to submit the registration within the specified timeframe.
Important: This is not a tax exemption. It’s a waiver of penalties for late registration. You are still expected to fulfil your tax obligations going forward.
How to Qualify?
To qualify for the waiver, the taxable person must submit their Tax Return within a period not exceeding seven (7) months from the end of their first Tax Period, instead of the standard nine months.
Read the official announcement from the FTA here:
FTA Penalty Waiver Announcement
Already a Trinity Group Client?
As one of our valued clients, you are already a step ahead.
Our team has begun reviewing all client profiles to identify who may be eligible for the penalty waiver. If your business is affected, one of our Tax Advisors will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Prefer to get started right away? Simply contact your Trinity advisor or reach out to us directly — we’re here to ensure everything is handled promptly and correctly.
Not Yet a Client? There’s Never Been a Better Time
If you’re handling your Corporate Tax registration alone, this is your opportunity to do things differently.
By setting up your company through Trinity Group, you gain access to more than just business setup support — we provide full-scale tax advisory, ongoing compliance guidance, and peace of mind that you’re operating in line with UAE regulations.
We take care of the complexities so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
Don’t Delay – This Waiver Is Time-Sensitive
This initiative won’t last forever. If you’ve missed the deadline, this is your chance to waive the penalties and avoid any unnecessary disruption to your business.
Let our experts handle the process for you — clearly, efficiently, and without the hassle.