UAE Corporate Tax Deadline for 2024 Financial Statements

Affects all Free Zone Companies in the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

Deadline: 30 September 2025

Tax Return Preparation and Submission by 30th September

This is a reminder that all UAE companies, including free zone entities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are required to prepare and submit their Corporate Tax Returns by the end of this month. Non-compliance may result in substantial penalties and fines (see below).

To ensure timely filing, companies must have up-to-date accounting records and, in many cases, audited financial statements.

How We Can Support You

If you are the owner or responsible party for any free zone companies, we strongly encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. We can advise you on your company’s filing requirements and guide you on the most efficient way forward. For assistance, please feel free to reach out to me directly at k.tramountanellis@berkley.ae.

Our team will be glad to support you with corporate tax compliance or any other UAE business matters in order to avoid the heavy penalties imposed by the FTA of the UAE.

Penalties & Fines Associated with Tax Returns

Violation Penalty --> Fine / Rate

• Failure to submit corporate tax registration on time --> AED 10,000
• Late submission of Corporate Tax Return --> AED 500 per month (or part thereof) for the first 12 months of delay • AED 1,000 per month from month 13 onwards
• Failure to pay the payable tax by the due date --> A 14% per annum penalty (calculated monthly) on the outstanding amount, from the day after the due date of payment.
• Failure to maintain accounting information --> AED 10,000 for a first violation; AED 20,000 for repeated violation within 24 months.
• Submission of incorrect / misleading tax return-->  AED 500 if corrected before the deadline; more serious penalties if deliberate or not corrected. In some cases penalties up to 200% of the unpaid tax amount for false or misleading information.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice. Please consult with a professional tax advisor for advice on your specific situation.

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