UAE Corporate Tax: 30 Days Left to Avoid AED 10,000 Penalty

UAE, 25 June, 2025 : Businesses in the UAE that missed their corporate tax registration deadline now have just over 30 days—until end of July 2025—to file their tax returns for the January–December 2024 financial year and qualify for a waiver of the AED 10,000 late registration penalty.

According to the FTA, the waiver is conditional upon filing the tax return within 7 months of the tax period’s end, rather than the standard 9 months. Those who registered on time have until September 2025 to file, while businesses with an April–March financial year must file by October 2025.

Experts note that many SMEs mistakenly assumed corporate tax registration depended on revenue thresholds similar to VAT, leading to delays. However, corporate tax registration is mandatory regardless of revenue.

The FTA continues to run awareness workshops across the Emirates to educate businesses on compliance requirements.

Businesses must act swiftly before the July deadline to avoid penalties.