What Is the New Corporate Tax Penalty Waiver About?
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) allows previous penalty avoidance or recovery of AED 10,000 upon the business meeting deadlines regarding the submission of Corporate Tax return or declaration within seven months from the end of the first tax period.
That is two months earlier than the usual 9 month deadline.
This applies to all businesses including those exempt from tax but still required to register and file an annual declaration.
Who Is Eligible For the Waiver?
You’re eligible if:
- You have not registered yet, but willing to submit your return within the 7 month period.
- You have incurred the penalty but not paid yet.
- You have already paid, need to submit refund request through FTA account.
Missed opportunities have been set for new startups and even for established UAE companies under these set deadlines.
🗓️ Important Dates for Corporate Tax Compliance in 2025
Initial Tax Period Ends Tax Filing Deadline: 7 Months After Tax Filing Deadline: 9 Months After Tax Filing
December 31, 2024 July 31, 2025 September 30, 2025
March 31, 2025 October 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
⚠️ Importance
Failure to meet the 7-month deadline incurs the penalty again. AED 10,000 for each license, and this can accumulate across your branches or legal entities.
Our Services
At Saadiyat Accounting , we help businesses in Dubai and the UAE with:
Corporate Tax registration
Return filing & annual declarations
FTA portal setup and reviews
Refund applications for previously paid fines
From emerging businesses to mainland LLCs and free zone companies, we ensure you remain compliant while strategically managing taxes.
Worry about the 2025 tax deadlines? Reach out to our specialist team now.
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Contact us now to meet the 2025 deadline and avoid unnecessary penalties.