CT Return Filing in Dubai
Prepare, review and submit the Corporate Tax return using reconciled accounts and a documented filing process.
Penalties and Deadlines
Last reviewed 22 Sep 2026Late filing can attract AED 500 for each month or part of a month during the first 12 months and AED 1,000 per month thereafter. Unpaid tax can also attract a late-payment penalty calculated at 14% per annum under the current rules.
Summarised from official UAE sources for information. Amounts and deadlines depend on the facts and can change, so the current position is confirmed before we advise.
Request a Final Filing ReviewCase study
Example scenario, not a completed engagementA business approached Regent close to its filing deadline with incomplete schedules. Regent prioritised the missing data, reconciled the accounts, resolved key tax adjustments and filed through a controlled review process.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Regent include in its CT Return Filing service?
Scope includes accounting data validation, tax computation and adjustment review, return preparation and management clarifications, and emaraTax submission and filing pack. The proposal confirms entities, periods and exclusions.
When should we start and what will Regent need?
Start when the obligation, transaction, notice or deadline is known. Regent will issue a focused request list beginning with accounting data validation, entity details, records and dates.
Can we check our position before committing to the full service?
Yes. Use the CT Filing Fee Calculator for an initial indication, then route the result to the appropriate Regent advisor.
How much does Corporate Tax filing cost?
It depends on your revenue band, whether an audit is required, and how ready your accounting records are. Use the Corporate Tax filing tool for an initial indication, then we confirm a fixed quote once we understand your scope.
When is a UAE Corporate Tax return due?
A Corporate Tax return and any related tax payment are generally due within nine months after the end of the relevant tax period. A company with a 31 December year-end would therefore normally file and pay by 30 September of the following year. The filing is made through EmaraTax. Businesses should close their accounts, complete tax adjustments and resolve supporting documentation well before the deadline. Source: UAE Federal Tax Authority: Corporate Tax record-keeping and filing; UAE Federal Tax Authority: Corporate Tax FAQs.