UAE Corporate Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate Your UAE Corporate Tax & Filing Deadline in Seconds
Get a clear estimate using the standard UAE 0% and 9% Corporate Tax bands, calculate an expected filing deadline, and screen for potential Small Business Relief considerations.
Free estimation tool. Results are for general guidance and do not constitute tax, legal or accounting advice.
Calculate Your UAE Corporate Tax
Enter a few details below. The calculation runs entirely in your browser and shows the standard Corporate Tax estimate instantly.
Estimated Corporate Tax
Based on the taxable income entered, no standard Corporate Tax has been estimated. Tax-loss and filing obligations may still require professional consideration.
Corporate Tax returns and applicable Corporate Tax are generally due within nine months from the end of the relevant Tax Period, subject to applicable rules or exceptional provisions.
Open the relief checker above if you want an initial eligibility screen.
Your Calculation Breakdown
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How UAE Corporate Tax Is Calculated
For a standard taxable person under the normal UAE Corporate Tax regime, the calculation starts with taxable income rather than revenue. Taxable income is generally derived from accounting income and then adjusted in line with the Corporate Tax Law.
The first AED 375,000 of taxable income is generally subject to a 0% rate. The portion above AED 375,000 is generally subject to 9%. That means a business with AED 1,000,000 of taxable income does not pay 9% on the full AED 1,000,000.
Final Corporate Tax payable can differ from this simple estimate because tax losses, exemptions, reliefs, foreign tax credits, Free Zone rules, related-party adjustments and other provisions may apply.
Taxable income from AED 0 up to AED 375,000.
The portion of taxable income above AED 375,000.
UAE Corporate Tax Calculation Examples
These examples show how the standard 0% and 9% bands work before considering special reliefs, exemptions or tax credits.
AED 300,000 Taxable Income
The taxable income is below the AED 375,000 threshold, so the standard calculation produces no Corporate Tax liability.
AED 1,000,000 Taxable Income
AED 2,000,000 Taxable Income
AED 1,625,000 sits above the standard 0% band. AED 1,625,000 × 9% = AED 146,250.
Small Business Relief UAE — Could Your Business Qualify?
Small Business Relief can potentially treat an eligible Resident Person as having no taxable income for an eligible Tax Period when the required conditions are satisfied and the election is made.
The key revenue test is AED 3,000,000 or less in the current and all previous relevant Tax Periods. A prior period above the threshold can prevent eligibility for a later period.
Qualifying Free Zone Persons and members of certain multinational groups cannot elect for the relief. The current relief window applies to qualifying Tax Periods ending on or before 31 December 2026.
When Is Your UAE Corporate Tax Filing Deadline?
Corporate Tax returns and applicable payment are generally due within nine months from the end of the relevant Tax Period. The calculator uses calendar-month logic to estimate the date.
Get a Free Initial Corporate Tax Health Check
Our team can help you identify key UAE Corporate Tax compliance issues before filing. This is an initial review, not a full tax audit or formal tax opinion.
Initial review may cover
- Corporate Tax registration status
- Tax period and filing deadline
- Accounting records readiness
- Taxable income considerations
- Potential Small Business Relief
- Return preparation requirements
- Potential compliance risks
UAE Corporate Tax Services
Move from a quick estimate to reliable implementation, documentation and filing support.
Corporate Tax Registration
Support understanding and managing UAE Corporate Tax registration requirements and timelines.
Corporate Tax Return Filing
Professional support preparing and filing UAE Corporate Tax returns with appropriate records and calculations.
Corporate Tax Advisory
Practical guidance on Corporate Tax positions, transactions, documentation and compliance questions.
Corporate Tax Planning
Commercially practical planning within applicable UAE legislation, supported by clear documentation.
Small Business Relief Review
Review eligibility indicators, revenue history and compliance considerations related to Small Business Relief.
Free Zone Corporate Tax
Specialist support for Free Zone Corporate Tax considerations, qualifying income and QFZP requirements.
Tax Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain reliable accounting records that support Corporate Tax calculations, returns and audit trails.
FTA Tax Audit Support
Help preparing records, reviewing positions and responding professionally to tax authority requirements.
Practical UAE Tax Support for Real Business Decisions
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Who Should Use This Calculator?
This calculator is designed as a first-pass estimate for UAE businesses that already know—or can reasonably estimate—their taxable income. It is particularly useful for planning cash flow before a professional return calculation is completed.
It does not determine whether every person is within the scope of Corporate Tax, and it does not replace the specialist analysis required for Free Zone or complex cross-border positions.
What This Calculator Does Not Fully Cover
The calculator intentionally uses a conservative standard-rate model. It may not fully account for the following matters, which can require detailed facts, elections, calculations or supporting documentation.
My Situation Is More Complex — Speak to an Expert- Qualifying Free Zone Person rules
- Qualifying vs non-qualifying Free Zone income
- Tax groups
- Transfer pricing adjustments
- Foreign tax credits
- Tax losses
- Exempt income
- Participation exemption
- Interest deduction limitations
- Transitional rules
- Natural-person-specific rules
- Large multinational / Pillar Two considerations
- Special FTA decisions or exceptional deadlines
UAE Corporate Tax Calculator FAQs
Clear answers to the questions business owners commonly ask before calculating or filing Corporate Tax.
For a standard taxable person, the portion of taxable income up to AED 375,000 is generally subject to 0%, while the portion exceeding AED 375,000 is generally subject to 9%. Special regimes and rules can apply in specific cases, including Qualifying Free Zone Persons and large multinational groups.
The standard simplified calculation applies 0% to the first AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% to the portion above AED 375,000. Actual taxable income starts from accounting income and may require adjustments under the Corporate Tax rules.
For standard taxable persons, the portion of taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000 is generally subject to a 0% Corporate Tax rate. That is different from saying that every business has no tax or filing obligations.
Taxable income is generally determined from accounting income for the relevant Tax Period, subject to adjustments required or permitted by the Corporate Tax Law. Those adjustments can include matters such as exempt income, deductible expenditure, related-party rules, reliefs and tax losses.
The standard Corporate Tax liability is calculated on taxable income, not simply on gross revenue. Revenue can still matter for other rules, including Small Business Relief and determining the Corporate Tax scope of certain natural persons.
A Taxable Person generally files the Corporate Tax Return and settles Corporate Tax payable within nine months from the end of the relevant Tax Period, unless another date applies under the law or an applicable decision.
An eligible UAE Resident Person may elect for Small Business Relief where revenue is AED 3,000,000 or less in the current and all previous relevant Tax Periods and the other conditions are met. A Qualifying Free Zone Person and certain multinational-group members cannot elect for the relief.
A Free Zone company should not be assumed to have a blanket 0% rate. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can be subject to 0% on Qualifying Income and 9% on taxable income that is not Qualifying Income, subject to the detailed conditions. Professional review is recommended.
Yes, for a conservative standard-rate estimate. The calculator intentionally does not automatically apply a Free Zone 0% treatment because QFZP status, Qualifying Income and other conditions require separate analysis.
Yes. The calculator is free to use and does not require registration. The financial figures you enter are processed locally in your browser by the calculator script.
A zero estimated tax amount does not by itself determine registration or filing obligations. Registration requirements depend on the person's status and applicable Corporate Tax rules. Review the current FTA requirements for your specific case.
Late filing or late payment can result in administrative penalties under UAE tax procedures. Because penalty rules can change, confirm the current amounts and rules with the FTA rather than relying on an old penalty table.
Expert Tax Consultant Dubai offers Corporate Tax return preparation and filing support. Contact the team to discuss your entity type, Tax Period, accounting records and filing requirements.
Use the WhatsApp button on this page or call +971 55 953 2995. Tell the team that you used the Corporate Tax Calculator and would like an initial review of the assumptions behind your result.
Reviewed for UAE Corporate Tax Accuracy
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