Tax Consultant in Dubai for SMEs
Corporate tax and VAT advice and filing, handled by one dedicated expert on a fixed monthly fee. Registered on time, filed correctly on EmaraTax, and no penalties.
Quick answer
A tax consultant in Dubai advises on and handles your UAE corporate tax and VAT: registering with the FTA, calculating what you owe, applying reliefs such as Small Business Relief, and filing returns on EmaraTax before each deadline. TaxBox provides this for SMEs on a fixed monthly fee with one dedicated expert.
The role
What a tax consultant in Dubai does for you.
Since VAT arrived in 2018 and corporate tax in 2023, every UAE business has two tax regimes to get right. Corporate tax charges 0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above it, and every company must register and file an annual return. VAT applies once your taxable supplies pass the registration threshold, with returns due every tax period.
A good tax consultant does more than submit forms. They confirm which obligations apply to your licence and activities, check whether reliefs like Small Business Relief or free zone qualifying income are open to you, and plan ahead so the next return holds no surprises.
At TaxBox, your tax consultant works alongside your bookkeeping, so every figure filed comes from books kept current every month. It is part of the same fixed fee as our accounting and tax services in Dubai. For a deeper look at choosing an adviser, read our guide to finding the right tax consultant in Dubai.
What we handle
Corporate tax and VAT, covered.
Every tax obligation a UAE SME faces, handled by one expert.
Corporate tax registration
Your business registered with the FTA on EmaraTax correctly and on time. Late registration triggers an AED 10,000 penalty.
View corporate tax registration detailsCorporate tax filing
Taxable income calculated, reliefs applied and your annual return filed on EmaraTax within the nine-month deadline.
View corporate tax filing detailsVAT registration
A turnover review against the AED 375,000 mandatory and AED 187,500 voluntary thresholds, then your TRN.
View vat registration detailsVAT return filing
Output and input VAT calculated, the VAT 201 return prepared, approved by you and filed on time.
View vat return filing detailsCatch-up and overdue filings
Books and filings that have fallen behind brought current, so overdue returns stop building risk.
View catch-up and overdue filings details
When to call
When you need a tax consultant.
You have just set up a company
Every UAE company must register for corporate tax, and you may need to register for VAT. A tax consultant tells you what applies and by when, before a deadline passes.
Your revenue is approaching AED 375,000
Once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months, VAT registration is mandatory. Getting the timing right avoids late-registration penalties.
You might qualify for Small Business Relief
Resident businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less in the current and all previous tax periods can elect Small Business Relief for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. A consultant checks whether you qualify and elects it correctly.
You operate in a free zone
Free zone companies must still keep records and file corporate tax returns. Whether your income qualifies for the 0% rate depends on your activities and needs to be documented properly.
Why TaxBox
Why SMEs choose TaxBox as their tax consultant.
One named tax expert
The same person handles your corporate tax and VAT every period, so you never re-explain your business.
A fixed monthly fee
Scoped after a free call. No hourly billing, so you can ask your tax consultant a question without checking your budget first.
Tax built on clean books
Your returns come straight from books we keep current every month, so the figures you file can be defended.
Every deadline calendared
VAT quarterly, corporate tax annually. We file ahead of each deadline and tell you what was filed in plain English.
How it works
Three steps to tax peace of mind.
- 01
Free 30-minute call
Tell us about your licence, activities and turnover. We tell you which taxes apply to you and the deadlines that matter.
- 02
Registrations and review
We complete any missing corporate tax or VAT registrations and review past filings for gaps or risks.
- 03
Ongoing tax compliance
Returns prepared, approved by you and filed on EmaraTax every period, with advice before each one.
FAQ
Tax consultant in Dubai: your questions.
What does a tax consultant in Dubai do?
A tax consultant in Dubai advises your business on UAE corporate tax and VAT and handles the compliance work: registrations, calculating what you owe, applying reliefs such as Small Business Relief, and preparing and filing returns on the FTA's EmaraTax portal before each deadline.
How much does a tax consultant in Dubai cost?
It depends on whether you need one-off advice or ongoing compliance. For SMEs, TaxBox bundles corporate tax and VAT with bookkeeping on a fixed monthly fee, typically between AED 750 and AED 5,000 a month depending on transaction volume and scope. You get your exact price after a free consultation.
What is the corporate tax rate in the UAE?
Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%, and taxable income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%. Multinational groups in scope of Pillar Two may be subject to a different effective rate.
When must I register for VAT in the UAE?
VAT registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.
What is the penalty for late corporate tax registration?
Late corporate tax registration triggers an AED 10,000 administrative penalty, and late filing carries its own penalties. A tax consultant tracks your deadlines so you file ahead of them.
Do free zone companies need a tax consultant?
Free zone companies must register for corporate tax, keep proper records and file an annual return, even if they qualify for the 0% rate on qualifying income. Getting the qualifying income position right is where most free zone companies benefit from specialist advice.
Let's talk
Let's get the boring bits off your desk.
Free 30-minute call. We'll tell you what you need filed, when, and what it'll cost. No obligation.
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