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JPA Group
VAT & Tax

Corporate Tax Registration Services

Almost every UAE business must register for Corporate Tax, profit or not. JPA registers mainland, free zone and exempt entities on EmaraTax, secures your CT registration number within the FTA’s timeline, and confirms your first tax period — so you avoid the AED 10,000 late-registration penalty.

  • FTA-Approved Tax Agent
  • Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
  • Partner-led since 2001
Why Corporate Tax Registration Services with JPA
Overview

Why Corporate Tax Registration Services with JPA

Almost every UAE business must register for Corporate Tax, profit or not. JPA registers mainland, free zone and exempt entities on EmaraTax, secures your CT registration number within the FTA’s timeline, and confirms your first tax period — so you avoid the AED 10,000 late-registration penalty.

What's Included

Everything You Need, Handled

Entity Assessment

We confirm whether you are a taxable person, an exempt person or a Qualifying Free Zone Person before we file.

EmaraTax Registration

We complete and submit your Corporate Tax application on EmaraTax and secure your CT registration number.

Deadline Mapping

We identify your registration deadline by licence issue month and your first tax period so nothing is missed.

Free Zone Status Check

We assess whether your entity can claim the 0% rate as a Qualifying Free Zone Person and register accordingly.

Exemption Applications

For qualifying government, pension or investment entities, we prepare the exemption case and supporting evidence.

Tax Group Formation

For wholly-owned UAE groups, we form a single CT group to file one consolidated return.

How It Works

A Clear, Partner-Led Process

  1. 01

    Review

    We assess your structure, licence dates and tax status.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    We assemble documents and build your EmaraTax profile.

  3. 03

    Register

    We submit the application and manage FTA correspondence.

  4. 04

    Confirm

    We deliver your CT number and your filing calendar.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my business have to register for Corporate Tax?+
Yes. Almost all UAE businesses, including free zone companies and many that pay 0%, must register for Corporate Tax with the FTA regardless of profit. Registration is the legal trigger, not your tax bill.
What is the penalty for late CT registration?+
Failing to register within the FTA deadline carries an administrative penalty of AED 10,000. We map your deadline from your licence issue month to keep you safe.
Do free zone companies pay Corporate Tax?+
Free zone entities still register. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can apply 0% to qualifying income, but non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. We assess where you stand.
When is my first tax period?+
Your first tax period is usually your first financial year beginning on or after 1 June 2023. We confirm yours and the matching filing date.
FTA-Approved Tax Agent

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