Services · Tax & Compliance

Corporate Tax, VAT & Compliance Support in the UAE

Stay registered, organised and compliant with the UAE's tax framework — with practical support for corporate tax, VAT and the accounting records behind them.

Overview

Compliance built into how your business runs

The UAE has introduced a modern tax framework: VAT has applied since 2018, and federal corporate tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. For most businesses, registrations, record-keeping and periodic filings are now an essential part of operating in the UAE.

Our role is to make compliance manageable. We help you understand which obligations apply, register on time, keep accurate books and prepare for filings — so tax becomes a routine process rather than a recurring concern.

Focus Areas

How We Support Your Business

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Corporate Tax

Support from registration to readiness, including a clear understanding of how the regime applies to your structure.

  • Corporate tax registration
  • Applicability and exemption assessment
  • Qualifying free zone income considerations
  • Tax period and return preparation support
  • Awareness of related-party and transfer pricing rules
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VAT Registration & Compliance

Registration, returns and record-keeping that keep your VAT position accurate and up to date.

  • VAT registration and deregistration
  • Threshold monitoring
  • VAT return preparation support
  • Tax invoicing and record-keeping guidance
  • Support with VAT treatment queries
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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Reliable books that support tax filings, banking relationships and better business decisions.

  • Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Monthly or quarterly management accounts
  • Support with financial statement preparation
  • Coordination with auditors where required
  • Records organised for tax filings

Is It Right for You?

Who we support with tax and compliance

Often well suited to

  • Newly formed companies registering for tax
  • Growing businesses approaching the VAT threshold
  • Free zone companies assessing qualifying status
  • Owners who want reliable books without an in-house team

Worth knowing

  • Registration deadlines apply and late registration can attract penalties
  • VAT registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies
  • Accurate records are essential for both VAT and corporate tax
  • Tax positions depend on specific facts — take advice before acting

The Process

How we keep you compliant

  1. Step 1: Compliance Review

    We identify which registrations and obligations apply.

  2. Step 2: Registrations

    Corporate tax and VAT registrations completed on time.

  3. Step 3: Bookkeeping Setup

    A record-keeping routine that fits your business.

  4. Step 4: Periodic Filings

    Preparation support for returns and filings.

  5. Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring

    Thresholds, deadlines and changes tracked for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Tax & Compliance

Can't find what you're looking for? Every business is different — we're happy to answer your questions directly.

Ask an Advisor

Most UAE companies, including free zone companies, are required to register for corporate tax, even if they expect to pay no tax. Registration deadlines are set by the Federal Tax Authority, and late registration can lead to penalties.

VAT registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that threshold within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.

The standard rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with a 0% rate on taxable income up to that amount. Different rules apply to Qualifying Free Zone Persons and certain other categories.

Yes. We provide bookkeeping support scaled to the size of your business, keeping records organised and ready for VAT returns and corporate tax filings.

Begin With Clarity

Your UAE Chapter Starts With the Right Conversation.

Speak with an MMAS advisor about your plans. We will help you understand your options, choose the right structure and move forward with confidence.