FTA-registered tax agent service for UAE VAT and 9% corporate tax. Quarterly VAT returns, annual corporate tax filings, transfer pricing studies, and Tax Residency Certificates — handled end-to-end.
Tax services Fairway delivers
The UAE introduced 5% VAT in 2018 and 9% corporate tax in June 2023. Both are administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) through the EmaraTax portal. Most UAE businesses now have ongoing tax obligations — quarterly VAT returns, annual corporate tax filings, and supporting documentation.
Fairway is an FTA-registered Tax Agent — authorised to represent clients before the FTA, file returns, and manage audits. We handle the full tax lifecycle: VAT registration, quarterly VAT returns, corporate tax registration, annual CT returns, transfer pricing, Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) filings, and Tax Residency Certificates.
Active tax clients
VAT returns filed annually
Penalty notices last year
CT exemption threshold
Authorised by the Federal Tax Authority to represent clients, file returns, and manage tax audits.
FTA-registered specialists, deadline-tracking systems, and tax structuring that minimises liability legally.
Authorised to represent clients before the Federal Tax Authority — filings, audits, disputes, and clarifications.
Quarterly VAT (28 days post-quarter), annual corporate tax (9 months post-year-end) — automated reminders 30 days ahead.
Late VAT registration: AED 10,000 penalty. Late returns: AED 1,000+ per filing. Wrong returns: 50% of underpayment. We avoid all of it.
Structure operations to maximise the 0% qualifying free-zone rate, claim Small Business Relief, and use group-loss provisions.
OECD-compliant transfer pricing documentation for multinational groups — required for related-party transactions.
UAE TRCs unlock access to 130+ Double Tax Avoidance Agreements — for individuals (183-day rule) and companies.
If selected for FTA audit, Fairway represents you end-to-end — document preparation, position papers, and dispute resolution.
Economic Substance Regulation filings, beneficial ownership disclosures — handled alongside tax compliance.
Same team handles your bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT, and CT — no handoff errors, no reconciliation gaps.
Six core service categories — bundled in monthly retainers or available per-engagement.
VAT registration (mandatory above AED 375K turnover) and quarterly VAT return filings. Includes VAT recovery on input taxes.
UAE federal corporate tax — mandatory registration, annual returns, and Small Business Relief claims for qualifying companies.
OECD-compliant transfer pricing documentation for multinational groups — Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Reporting.
UAE Tax Residency Certificates for individuals and companies — unlocks Double Tax Avoidance Agreement benefits worldwide.
Economic Substance Regulation notifications and reports, plus beneficial ownership disclosures for UAE entities.
End-to-end FTA audit representation — document preparation, position papers, hearings, and dispute resolution.
Our 6-step engagement model gets you compliant from day one and audit-ready every quarter.
Review current VAT/CT status & gaps
VAT & CT registration with FTA
Tax-compliant chart of accounts
VAT returns filed within 28 days
Corporate tax return within 9 months
Documentation for FTA inspections
Tax compliance requires accurate, traceable records: invoices, receipts, contracts, and bank statements. Fairway sets up cloud-based archival systems (Xero, QuickBooks) that meet FTA audit requirements.
For VAT registration, you need recent revenue evidence. For CT registration, your trade license and Emirates ID suffice.
Get Tax Onboarding PackEvery business is different — your jurisdiction, visa needs, banking requirements, and timeline shape the final cost. Tell us about your plans and we’ll send a transparent, all-in quote within one business day.
UAE tax laws are new (VAT 2018, CT 2023) and the FTA is still establishing precedents. Wrong filings or missed deadlines trigger penalties starting at AED 1,000 per return — and audit risk increases. Fairway is FTA-registered with 1,200+ active tax clients and a clean penalty record.
Talk to a SpecialistOfficially authorised to represent clients before the FTA.
30-day advance reminders before every VAT and CT deadline.
1,200+ clients, 0 penalty notices last year — we file right, on time.
Same team for accounting, VAT, and CT — no handoff errors.
When the 9% corporate tax came in, we panicked. Fairway walked us through Small Business Relief, registered us in week one, and have filed every quarter without incident for two years. Zero penalties, full audit readiness, predictable cost.
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VAT registration is mandatory if your taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months (or expected in the next 30 days). Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. Late mandatory registration triggers an AED 10,000 penalty plus retrospective VAT liability.
All UAE businesses must register for corporate tax — including those qualifying for 0% rate (free zone qualifying income, Small Business Relief). Registration deadlines depend on financial year-end. Failure to register triggers AED 10,000 penalty. Fairway handles registration as part of all setup packages.
9% on annual taxable profits above AED 375,000. Profits below AED 375K are taxed at 0%. Free zone "qualifying income" remains 0% (subject to substance and activity tests). Multinational groups subject to OECD Pillar Two rules pay a 15% effective rate.
Small Business Relief allows qualifying businesses with revenue below AED 3 million to elect 0% corporate tax until tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. Eligibility is reviewed annually; election must be made on the corporate tax return. Fairway claims SBR automatically for eligible clients.
A UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is issued by the FTA to individuals (183+ days in-country) and companies meeting substance requirements. It unlocks benefits under UAE's 130+ Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) — reducing withholding tax on foreign income. Most useful for cross-border consultants, dividend recipients, and royalty earners.
Free zone companies pay 0% corporate tax on "qualifying income" — typically transactions outside the UAE, with other free zones, or specific activities like distribution to mainland from designated zones. Income from UAE mainland customers is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375K. Fairway optimises your activity mix to maximise the 0% portion.
VAT returns: 28 days after the end of each quarter. Corporate tax returns: 9 months after the financial year-end. Late filings trigger penalties starting AED 1,000. Fairway sends 30-day advance reminders and prepares returns well before deadline.
FTA audits typically begin with a notice for documents (invoices, contracts, bank statements). Fairway represents you end-to-end as your FTA-registered tax agent — preparing the audit pack, drafting position papers, attending hearings, and managing reconsideration applications if needed. Audit defence is included in our Multinational tier and available add-on for Full Compliance clients.
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