Corporate Banking & Tax Services
Corporate Tax & VAT Registration
Assistance with corporate tax and VAT registration. Advisory matters are referred to licensed tax agents where required.
Service overview
Corporate tax and VAT are separate registrations administered by the Federal Tax Authority through EmaraTax. Businesses should assess each obligation separately; registration assistance is not an audit, tax opinion or ongoing filing service.
Our assistance
- Organise entity and authorised-signatory information
- Prepare separate corporate-tax or VAT registration files
- Coordinate document uploads and procedural queries
- Track registration status and retain the authority-issued records
Step-by-step process
- 1Identify which registration is relevant and check current official rules
- 2Collect entity, signatory and financial records
- 3Prepare the relevant EmaraTax application
- 4Submit with applicant review and proper authorisation
- 5Respond to FTA requests and retain confirmation and future obligations
Requirements & documents
Common preparation documents
- Trade licence and incorporation records where applicable
- Owner and authorised signatory identification
- Business contact details and relevant financial records
Additional requirements — case dependent
- Turnover evidence and taxable-supply information for VAT assessment
- Entity type, formation date and business details for corporate tax
- Authorisation evidence and additional records requested by the FTA
- Special treatment for groups, branches or other categories requires case-specific review
The exact list depends on your case and the relevant authority. Please do not send documents through the website form.
Costs & fees
The FTA service pages reviewed on 20 October 2026 list corporate tax registration and VAT registration as free authority services. Professional registration-assistance fees are separate and are confirmed for the agreed scope; bookkeeping, return filing, representation and advice are not automatically included.
No fixed prices are published. Confirm current authority charges and request a case-specific breakdown separating professional assistance and any third-party costs before proceeding.
Processing time
Incomplete financial evidence, entity classification and FTA requests can affect the review. Registration deadlines and filing deadlines are separate and must be checked for the entity.
Important considerations
- Corporate tax registration does not automatically register a business for VAT.
- Free zone businesses must assess their obligations rather than assume exemption.
- Tax advice or representation requiring professional authorisation should be obtained from an appropriately registered specialist.
- Keep EmaraTax credentials and verification codes private.
Document checklist
Final documentation depends on the relevant authority and your circumstances. This is a preparation list, not a universal legal requirement.
Commonly requested
Conditional / when applicable
Need Assistance With This Service?
Tasees W Enjaz assists you with understanding requirements, preparing documents, and coordinating the necessary procedures.
Request a ConsultationFrequently asked questions
Does a corporate-tax number replace VAT registration?
No. Corporate tax and VAT have separate applications and obligations.
Must every business register for VAT?
VAT registration depends on the applicable rules and the business’s supplies and circumstances; check the current FTA guidance.
Are returns included in registration support?
Not automatically. Bookkeeping, return filing and advisory work require a separately agreed scope.
Can I ignore tax after licence cancellation?
No. Check deregistration, final filings and record obligations separately with the FTA or a qualified specialist.