Accounting & Tax
Dubai / VAE
Accounting and tax advisory for your Dubai Freezone Company, including a review of whether your company meets the free zone conditions. 100% remote: you see every return before we file it with the FTA, and we keep track of the deadlines for you.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why Dubai / UAE?
Dubai and the UAE introduced a corporate tax of 9% on profits above AED 375,000 in June 2023. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP), i.e. freezone companies meeting the qualifying income conditions, can obtain a preferential corporate tax rate on their qualifying income. VAT is 5% and mandatory from an annual turnover of AED 375,000. What applies at home depends on your residence and place of management.
There is no capital gains tax, no withholding tax on dividends and, under current rules, no personal income tax. For you personally this only applies if you actually move your tax residence to the UAE.
Strasia Group handles accounting and tax for companies in Dubai and the UAE: ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns and the corporate tax return.
No company yet? Our page on company formation in Dubai sets out the difference between a free zone and a mainland company and the tax questions to settle first.
What applies to your company in the UAE
Our Accounting Process
Ongoing Bookkeeping
OngoingMonthly or quarterly recording of all business transactions.
VAT Returns
QuarterlyQuarterly submission of VAT returns with the FTA. We handle calculation and filing.
Corporate Tax Filing
AnnualFiling the corporate tax return with the FTA. Review of whether your income counts as qualifying income for the preferential freezone rate.
Annual Accounts
AnnualPreparation of annual financial statements per IFRS standards for freezone and mainland companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do freezone companies really pay 0% tax?
When do I need to register for VAT?
What software does Strasia Group use?
What is a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)?
Can Strasia handle bookkeeping fully remotely?
What are the corporate tax deadlines in the UAE?
First call about your accounting
Free initial consultation: 60 minutes, no obligation. We quote our own fees in a written offer before any engagement; government fees are shown separately.
Pathfinder StartWhatsAppCorporate tax compared
Standard rates on the company’s profit
Profits tax, two-tier: 8.25% up to HKD 2 million profit
Corporate income tax, partial exemptions only for qualifying income
on the part above AED 375,000; 0% below it and on qualifying free-zone income
on audited net profit from Labuan trading activity, with substance on site
federal rate for corporations, plus state tax where due; an LLC is taxed differently
15% corporate tax plus solidarity surcharge and trade tax
19% up to EUR 200,000 profit
What you pay yourself depends on where you live and where the company is actually managed. As of 22 Oct 2026, sources: IRD · IRAS · FTA (VAE) · LHDN · IRS · Belastingdienst · impots.gouv.fr
Tax Rates & Compliance Obligations Compared
| Criterion | Dubai (UAE) | Hong Kong | Singapore | USA | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 9% above AED 375,000 | 8.25% / 16.5% | 17% | 21% (corporation) | 19–25% |
| Capital Gains Tax | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0–20% | 10–20% |
| GST / Sales tax / VAT | 5% | 0% | 9% | State-level | 20% |
| Tax Filing Deadline | 9 months post-FY | Depends on financial year end | 30 Nov | 15 Apr | 12 months post-FY |
| Income Tax | 0% | 0–15% | 0–22% | 10–37% | 20–45% |
Corporate tax rates checked on 22 Oct 2026 (FTA, IRD, IRAS, IRS, GOV.UK); other figures as of 10/2026, subject to change. Zero rates apply only to the tax named and under conditions; the income tax row refers to individuals under current rules. What you pay yourself depends on your residence and the place of management.
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