Corporate Tax Services
Strategic Compliance & Representation from the FTA
Corporate Tax in the UAE is no longer a future consideration. It is an active legal obligation that directly affects how businesses record income, structure transactions, and make strategic decisions.
At Exceed Tax and Accounting Advisory, we provide Corporate Tax services in the UAE that go beyond basic filing. As FTA-registered Tax Agents, we act as your Corporate Tax consultants in the UAE, providing formal representation and technical precision to ensure your Corporate Tax position is properly established, consistently applied, and defensible under review by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Our work ensures that tax positions align with financial records, reflect sound judgment, and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Tax Preparation & Filing
We provide Corporate Tax filing services in the UAE with a strong focus on audit-readiness, consistency, and defensibility.
Statutory Relief Optimization
Review of financial records to ensure full utilization of available reliefs, including Small Business Relief (SBR), exemptions on Participating Interests (dividends and capital gains), Foreign Tax Credits, and Foreign Permanent Establishment exemptions.
Rate Application
Accurate application of UAE Corporate Tax rates 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% thereafter.
Tax Adjustments & Computation
Identification and treatment of exempt income and non-deductible expenses in strict accordance with the law to ensure taxable income is calculated accurately and conservatively.
Documentation & Record Support
Each UAE Corporate Tax return is supported by clear working papers and compliant record retention, ensuring the position can be explained, supported, and defended during an FTA audit.
Registration & Deregistration
Certain Corporate Tax matters require interpretation rather than mechanical application. Our Corporate Tax advisory services in the UAE include written, reasoned opinions on:
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Deductibility of specific expenses
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Tax treatment of foreign-sourced income
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Implications of new contracts or business models
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Interpretation of complex or ambiguous provisions
Our advisory work supports informed management decisions and reduces regulatory uncertainty.
Corporate Tax Advisory
Certain Corporate Tax matters require interpretation rather than mechanical application. Our Corporate Tax advisory services in the UAE include written, reasoned opinions on:
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Deductibility of specific expenses
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Tax treatment of foreign-sourced income
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Implications of new contracts or business models
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Interpretation of complex or ambiguous provisions
Our advisory work supports informed management decisions and reduces regulatory uncertainty.
Audit Support, Penalty Management & Dispute Assistance
Corporate Tax compliance in the UAE is actively monitored, and errors may result in significant administrative penalties. As your registered representatives, we provide:
Corporate Tax Audit Support in the UAE
Acting as the primary point of contact during FTA audits or reviews, coordinating responses and presenting structured documentation, including ledgers, invoices, and contracts.
Penalty Risk Management
Identification of compliance gaps and early corrective action to reduce exposure to Corporate Tax penalties in the UAE.
Dispute & Correction Support
Assistance with Voluntary Disclosures and Reconsideration Requests under the Tax Procedures Law, correcting positions in a controlled and timely manner.
Corporate Restructuring
Assessment of eligibility for Business Restructuring Relief and advice on tax-neutral transfers during mergers, spin-offs, and reorganizations to avoid unintended tax costs.
Transfer Pricing
We support compliance with UAE Corporate Tax transfer pricing requirements, including:
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Related-party transaction review and pricing analysis
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Benchmarking support where required
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Preparation of Disclosure Forms, Master Files, and Local Files
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Reducing the risk of transfer pricing adjustments during audit
Tax Group Formation
Assistance with forming Corporate Tax Groups in the UAE, including ownership verification and guidance on consolidated compliance and single-return filing.
Private Clarifications
Preparation and submission of Private Clarification requests to the FTA to obtain documented certainty on complex or high-value transactions.
Why Business Leaders Choose Exceed Tax and Accounting Advisory
Clients work with us because our Corporate Tax services in the UAE are:
Authorized: Direct representation and formal interaction with the Federal Tax Authority.
Defensible: Positions structured to withstand review, not just pass filing.
Practical: Advice grounded in real business operations
Disciplined: Consistency between accounting, tax, and documentation.
Our focus is on getting the Corporate Tax position right the first time reducing uncertainty, minimizing disruption, and supporting sustainable compliance.
