UAE tax deadline checker: VAT and corporate tax due dates
UAE VAT returns and payment are due 28 days after the end of each VAT tax period. Corporate tax returns and payment are due within 9 months of the end of the financial year, so a year ending 31 December 2025 must be filed by 30 September 2026. New companies must register for corporate tax within 3 months of incorporation.
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Shown on your VAT certificate in EmaraTax.
For companies incorporated on or after 1 March 2024.
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Corporate tax return and payment
VAT return and payment
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
Corporate tax return due date by financial year end
The return and payment are due within 9 months of the financial year end.
| Financial year end | Return and payment due |
|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | 30 September 2026 |
| 31 March 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| 30 June 2026 | 31 March 2027 |
| 30 September 2026 | 30 June 2027 |
| 31 December 2026 | 30 September 2027 |
VAT is separate: each VAT return is due 28 days after the end of its tax period.
VAT return deadlines
Most businesses file VAT quarterly, though the FTA puts some on monthly periods. Your tax periods are shown on your VAT registration certificate in EmaraTax and are often staggered, so a quarter may end in February, May, August and November rather than in calendar quarters. The return and payment are due by the 28th day after the period ends. Read more in our VAT return deadlines guide.
Corporate tax deadlines
The corporate tax return and any tax due must be filed and paid within 9 months of the end of the tax period, which is normally your financial year. A company incorporated on or after 1 March 2024 must register within 3 months of incorporation, and late registration carries an AED 10,000 penalty. See our corporate tax registration deadline guide.
E-invoicing deadlines
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026 and go live on 1 January 2027. Others appoint one by 31 March 2027 and go live on 1 July 2027. Our e-invoicing guide covers the steps.
What the checker leaves out
- Companies incorporated before 1 March 2024 and foreign companies, whose registration deadlines were set differently.
- Natural persons, who register by 31 March of the year after their business turnover first exceeds AED 1 million.
- Excise tax and other filings.
Frequently asked questions
When is the UAE VAT return due?
By the 28th day after the end of each VAT tax period, for both filing and payment. For a quarter ending 30 September, that is 28 October.
When is the corporate tax return due?
Within 9 months of the end of the tax period. For a financial year ending 31 December 2025, the return and payment are due by 30 September 2026.
How do I find my VAT tax period?
It is shown on your VAT registration certificate and in your EmaraTax dashboard. Many businesses have staggered quarters that do not match calendar quarters.
When must a new company register for corporate tax?
Within 3 months of incorporation, for companies incorporated on or after 1 March 2024. Missing the deadline carries an AED 10,000 administrative penalty.
Can I add these deadlines to my calendar?
Yes. Use the calendar button to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Outlook and Apple Calendar, with a reminder 7 days before each date.
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