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A practical checklist covering the typical compliance touch-points a UAE business reviews when preparing for Corporate Tax obligations.
Sample article prepared for review. This piece outlines a general compliance checklist a UAE business may consider when preparing for Corporate Tax obligations. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice for a specific situation.
Registration
Confirm registration status with the Federal Tax Authority and ensure the required information has been submitted within applicable deadlines.
Records and chart of accounts
Review whether the chart of accounts and supporting documentation are organised in a way that supports Corporate Tax calculations and disclosures.
Related-party transactions
Identify related-party arrangements and review the documentation supporting them.
Free Zone considerations
For free zone entities, review the activities and income streams in light of the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions and supporting documentation.
Filing
Confirm the applicable tax period and the filing timeline, and plan the steps required to prepare the return within that timeline.