Companies must file corporate tax returns and pay dues by 30 September
all Taxable Persons, including those eligible for Small Business Relief, whose financial year ended on 31st December 2025 must file their Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no later than 30th September 2026
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- Tax · UAE
- What to do
- All Taxable Persons whose financial year ended on 31 December 2025 must file Tax Returns and pay Corporate Tax due through the EmaraTax platform or via an approved Tax Agent by 30 September 2026. Exempt Persons must register to file annual declarations. Failure to comply will incur administrative penalties.
- By when
- due 30 Sept 2026 · 30 Sept 2026
The Federal Tax Authority has called on Taxable Persons to file their Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due within nine months from the end of each Person's Tax Period. All Taxable Persons, including those eligible for Small Business Relief, whose financial year ended on 31st December 2025 must file their Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no later than 30th September 2026. Exempt Persons are required to register to file their annual declarations to the FTA within nine months from the end of their financial year. Registration, Tax Return filing, and payment of Corporate Tax due are available around the clock through the EmaraTax digital tax services platform. Taxable Persons can file their Tax Returns directly through the platform or seek assistance from approved Tax Agents listed on the FTA's website. Failure to maintain the required records and any other information specified under the Tax Procedures Law and the Corporate Tax Law will result in administrative penalties in accordance with the relevant tax legislation.
Source
Source: WAM — official 2 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from WAM →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
All Taxable Persons whose financial year ended on 31 December 2025 must file Tax Returns and pay Corporate Tax due through the EmaraTax platform or via an approved Tax Agent by 30 September 2026. Exempt Persons must register to file annual declarations. Failure to comply will incur administrative penalties.
What's the deadline?
30 Sept 2026.
Who issued this?
WAM (UAE).
When was it announced?
2 Sept 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at WAM: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c21lw5l-fta-urges-companies-meet-30th-september-deadline
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