UAE compliance calendar generator
A typical UAE company has four quarterly VAT returns (each due 28 days after the quarter), one corporate tax return (due 9 months after the financial year end), a trade licence renewal and, from 2026–27, e-invoicing milestones. Enter your dates to list every deadline for the next 12 months in order.
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- Deadlines in the next 12 months
- 10
- Next deadline
- 31 December 2026
Also diarise: UBO register updates within 15 days of any change, and your free zone's annual filings.
| Date | What is due |
|---|---|
| 31 December 2026 | Financial year end: stock count, cut-off and accruals |
| 28 January 2027 | VAT return and payment for the period ending 31 December 2026 |
| 31 March 2027 | E-invoicing: appoint an accredited service provider |
| 28 April 2027 | VAT return and payment for the period ending 31 March 2027 |
| 20 May 2027 | Trade licence expiry: renew before this date |
| 1 July 2027 | E-invoicing goes live |
| 28 July 2027 | VAT return and payment for the period ending 30 June 2027 |
| 30 September 2027 | Corporate tax return and payment (year ending 31 December 2026) |
| 28 October 2027 | VAT return and payment for the period ending 30 September 2027 |
| 31 December 2027 | Financial year end: stock count, cut-off and accruals |
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
12-month calendar for a 31 December year end
Quarterly VAT, revenue under AED 50m.
| Year end | Deadlines in the next 12 months | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2026 | 10 | 31 December 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 10 | 30 June 2026 |
The calculator above lists every date for your own settings.
Deadlines covered
The calendar covers the recurring federal tax deadlines and your licence. It does not cover free zone-specific filings, which vary by authority, or one-off events such as UBO changes.
- VAT returns and payments: 28 days after each period
- Corporate tax return and payment: 9 months after year end
- Financial year end
- Trade licence expiry
- E-invoicing provider appointment and go-live
Never miss one
For a quick check of a single deadline use the tax deadline checker. Clients of our bookkeeping service get every deadline tracked and filed for them.
Frequently asked questions
When is the UAE corporate tax return due?
Within 9 months of the end of the tax period. For a 31 December year end, by 30 September.
When are VAT returns due?
By the 28th day after the end of each VAT period, usually quarterly.
Bookkeeping and compliance
We keep your books, track every deadline and file VAT and corporate tax on time, for a fixed monthly fee.