In the wake of the United Arab Emirates' transition to a more structured economic framework, professional tax management has become a cornerstone of business sustainability. Claritel provides a comprehensive ecosystem for Corporate Tax and VAT filing for UAE businesses, offering an alternative to the high costs of in-house staffing through expert-led, outsourced solutions.
Claritel's team of FCA-supervised Chartered Accountants brings years of specialised expertise to deliver financial solutions that are both economical and reliable. Our services are built on the principle of removing the operational burden of back-office work, allowing enterprise leaders to return their focus to service delivery and core operations.
Clients partnering with us typically experience:
Effective 1 June 2023, a standard Corporate Tax rate of 9% applies to taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000. For businesses under this threshold, a 0% rate applies, though registration remains a critical legal obligation.
Claritel manages the entire lifecycle of Corporate Tax through the EmaraTax portal:
We secure your Tax Registration Number (TRN) by preparing mandatory documents, including your Trade License, Certificate of Incorporation/MOA, and owner identification (Emirates ID and Passport).
Taxable persons must submit their returns and settle any due tax within 9 months from the end of the relevant tax period.
For eligible resident persons with revenue below AED 3 million, we assist in electing for Small Business Relief, which can result in being treated as having no taxable income for that period.
VAT in the UAE is a 5% tax levied on most goods and services. Compliance is mandatory for businesses with taxable supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000 per annum.
Our VAT services ensure your filings are aligned with your Corporate Tax records to help avoid the audits often triggered by financial discrepancies.
We manage both monthly and quarterly filing cycles as assigned by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
VAT returns must be submitted within 28 days following the end of the tax period.
We maintain meticulous records of tax invoices, purchase records, and bank statements, using Zoho Books to keep your books audit-ready and support accurate filings and input tax claims.
Transitioning your tax and accounting to Claritel is designed to be efficient and paperless:
Within one working day of your inquiry, we connect you with a consultant to discuss your specific needs.
We develop a tailored onboarding plan with transparent pricing, timelines, and deliverables.
Once contracts are signed, our team immediately begins managing your books, reconciliations, and filings to help ensure gap-free compliance.
Corporate Tax and VAT filing support starts from AED 1,500/month, scaled to your business size and filing frequency.
From retail businesses to tech startups, Claritel supports clients with reporting and analysis that goes beyond what an in-house function of comparable size typically delivers, at a fraction of the cost. Whether you are a Free Zone entity or a mainland LLC, we help ensure you remain audit-ready and legally compliant.
Secure your business's financial future today — connect with a Claritel consultant to build a plan tailored to your organization.
Timing is critical to avoid heavy fines. For Value Added Tax (VAT), taxable persons must file their returns and settle payments within 28 days following the end of each tax period. In contrast, Corporate Tax (CT) returns and any due payments must be submitted within 9 months from the end of the relevant financial year. For example, if a business's financial year ends on 31 December 2024, the filing deadline is 30 September 2025. Claritel helps your business stay ahead of these cycles, providing reports and reconciliations to help meet every deadline.
The requirements differ between the two. For VAT, registration is mandatory if your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, with voluntary registration possible for businesses exceeding AED 187,500. For Corporate Tax, all businesses must register, but the 9% standard rate only applies to taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000; natural persons (individuals) are generally required to register if their business revenue exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year. Our team manages this registration process via the EmaraTax portal, ensuring all documentation such as Trade Licenses and MOAs is accurately submitted.
Small Business Relief is a significant incentive for UAE resident persons. If your business revenue is AED 3 million or less during a relevant tax period, you can elect for this relief. Eligible businesses are treated as having no taxable income for that period and are not required to calculate taxable income or pay Corporate Tax — though you must still maintain accurate records and submit a simplified tax return. Claritel helps SMEs identify eligibility and manage the election process to make the most of these tax savings.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) imposes strict penalties to ensure compliance. Failing to register for Corporate Tax or VAT within the mandated timeframe results in a fixed penalty of AED 10,000. For filing delays, late VAT submission incurs an AED 1,000 fine for the first offense and AED 2,000 for repeat violations within 24 months, while late Corporate Tax filing results in a penalty of AED 500 per month for the first year, increasing to AED 1,000 per month thereafter. By outsourcing to Claritel, you reduce these risks while avoiding the cost of building and maintaining an in-house compliance team.
Secure your business's financial future today. Reach out to discuss a Corporate Tax and VAT plan tailored to your business.
