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Federal Tax Authority update on “EmaraTax” and the corporate tax…

**The information’s are obtained from FTA recent update on website dated. 11 Nov 2022.

 

  • EmaraTax is a modern tax administration ecosystem that integrates FTA with other government entities such as the Central Bank of the UAE and national technology-based programs, including UAE PASS, to simplify the use of common data.
  • EmaraTax will significantly enhance the way that taxpayers can access the FTA’s services, pay their taxes, and obtain refunds.
  • Taxpayers, tax agents, and legal representatives all stand to benefit from the new platform.
  • It is expected to launch the platform in November.

 

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Note : Indicative information are from the Federal Tax Authorities recent updates

 

 

When will EmaraTax launch?

UAE will introduce a 9% federal Corporate Tax (CT) effective on or after 1 June 2023.

Who will be subject to UAE CT?

  • A legal person incorporated in the UAE.
  • A legal person not incorporated in the UAE but is effectively managed and controlled in the UAE.
  • A natural person who is engaged in a business in the UAE.

Documentation Requirements:

  • Maintain financial and other records that explain the information contained within the CT return and other documents submitted to the FTA.
  • Certain exempted persons will also be required to maintain records to allow the FTA to ascertain the person’s exempt status.
  • UAE CT regime will require a Free Zone Person to have audited financial statements if it wants to benefit from the 0% CT regime.
  • Whether the financial statements of a business are required to be audited by an accredited audit firm will be determined by applicable company laws and regulations.

CT Filling and Payment Deadlines.

The CT filing and payment deadlines for businesses with financial year ends of 31 March, 30 June and 31 December:

 

Financial Year End

30 – June

31 – December

31 – March

First Tax Period

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

CT Return must be filed, and CT payment made, within nine (9) months of tax period

 

Filing and payment due date

31 March 2025

30 September 2025

31 December 2025

How can Digits Consultancy Help?

As your corporate tax consultant, we will help to –

 

 

  • Assist in CT registration applications for individual companies & tax groups.
  • Digits your tax position and provide the necessary guidance.

 

  • Plan an early smooth CT implementation.
  • Assist in Tax return filing.

 

  • Digits the impact of corporate tax on your business.

 

 

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