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Corporate Tax Planning & Compliance

Tax Efficiency. Zero Penalties.

Navigate the UAE Corporate Tax regime with confidence.

Kenekt provides UAE corporate tax planning and FTA compliance services in Dubai for businesses subject to the 9% UAE CT regime effective June 2023. We conduct qualifying income impact assessments, handle FTA registration, structure your operations for legal tax efficiency, and manage annual return filing. Documentation is kept on file for 7 years as required by law.

The Compliance Shield

  • Impact Assessment: We review your revenue streams to classify exactly what is "Qualifying Income" (0% Tax) and what is Taxable (9%).
  • Gap Analysis: We check your contracts and invoices. Are they compliant? If not, we give you templates to fix them.
  • Registration & Election: We handle all FTA portal work, including registering for VAT groups or Small Business Relief.
  • Annual Filing: We prepare and file your return, keeping the confirmation receipt on file for 7 years as required by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends. Free zone businesses may qualify for a 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) rate on Qualifying Income — income from other free zone businesses or certain approved activities. However, any income from mainland UAE customers is taxable at 9%. The QFZP designation has strict conditions. We assess whether your specific activities qualify.

UAE CT applies to financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023. For a calendar-year business, the first taxable period was 1 January to 31 December 2024. Tax returns must be filed and tax paid within 9 months of the financial year end. FTA registration is required regardless of whether tax is owed.

For free zone persons, Qualifying Income primarily includes income from transactions with other free zone persons and certain approved activities. For mainland businesses, there is no 0% rate. All taxable income above AED 375,000 is subject to 9%. Small Business Relief applies for businesses with revenue below AED 3 million, subject to conditions.

Penalties include AED 10,000 for failure to register, AED 500 per month for failure to maintain required records, and late payment penalties starting at 14% per annum on unpaid tax. Filing accurately and on time is significantly less expensive than managing a penalty and audit process.

Yes, within the law. We analyse your corporate structure, income streams, and group transactions to identify all legitimate tax efficiency opportunities including group relief, qualifying income elections, and transfer pricing alignment. We do not create artificial structures. We optimise genuine business arrangements.

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