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UAE Small Business Tax Relief

Overview

In early August 2026, the United Arab Emirates Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reminded firms qualifying for the Small Business Relief scheme to file simplified corporate tax returns and meet a filing deadline of 30 September 2026. The reminder stressed that eligible companies must still register, submit a zero-income return, and retain supporting documentation, even though the relief reduces reporting requirements. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA, emphasized early preparation to avoid penalties.

A few days later, the Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 131, amending the corporate tax framework to extend the Small Business Relief programme through 31 December 2029. The extension retains the AED 3 million revenue threshold and continues to offer simplified compliance, positioning the measure as part of a broader effort to support start-ups and align the UAE tax system with international best practices.

Additionally, the FTA announced a waiver for the standard AED 10,000 late-registration penalty under FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024. To qualify, businesses must file their first corporate tax return within seven months following the end of their first tax period. For example, businesses with a tax period ending 31 December 2025 must meet this requirement by 31 July 2026, a deadline distinct from the standard nine-month statutory filing period.

Entities

United Arab Emirates · UAE Ministry of Finance · Federal Tax Authority · Federal Tax Authority (UAE) · Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UAE extends small business tax relief and offers penalty waivers

    The UAE has extended Small Business Relief to 2029 for businesses with revenue under AED 3 million and is offering a waiver for late corporate tax registration penalties if specific filing deadlines are met.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UAE Extends Small Business Corporate Tax Relief Through 2029

    UAE's Ministry of Finance has extended Small Business Relief for corporate tax, allowing eligible firms with revenue up to Dh3 million to claim simplified compliance through Dec 31 2029.

  3. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UAE Federal Tax Authority Requires Small Business Relief Recipients to File Corporate Tax Returns

    UAE's Federal Tax Authority says Small Business Relief firms must still file simplified corporate tax returns, with a 30 Sept 2026 deadline for FY ending 31 Dec 2025.

Sources

businessmagazineuae.com · emirates247.com · jaxaauditors.com · nrdoshi.ae · powtoons.com · theaccountant-online.com

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