What is the UAE corporate tax rate?

For the standard calculation, taxable income up to and including AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%, and taxable income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%. Special regimes and exceptions can apply.

Does this calculator apply Small Business Relief?

No. Small Business Relief is an election based on revenue and eligibility conditions, not taxable profit alone, so it is explained but not automatically applied.

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Q: Is 9% charged on the whole profit?

No. Under the standard bands, 9% applies only to taxable income above AED 375,000.

Q: Is accounting profit the same as taxable income?

Not necessarily. Taxable income can include adjustments, exemptions, reliefs, and deductions under the Corporate Tax Law.

Estimate the standard UAE corporate tax due on annual taxable profit and see the effective rate after the AED 375,000 zero-rate band.

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Official method

Only the amount above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%

The UAE Ministry of Finance confirms a 0% rate on taxable income up to and including AED 375,000 and 9% above it. The threshold is set by Cabinet Decision No. 116 of 2022.

0% band

Up to AED 375,000 of taxable income is multiplied by 0%.

9% band

Tax = max(taxable income − AED 375,000, 0) × 9%.

Effective rate

Estimated tax ÷ total taxable income. It is below 9% because of the zero-rate band.

Small Business Relief: the FTA guide explains an elective relief for eligible resident persons with revenue no more than AED 3 million in the relevant and prior tax periods, for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. It is based on revenue and other conditions, not profit alone, and is not applied here. Qualifying Free Zone Persons, Pillar Two groups, exemptions, reliefs, deductions, and tax credits can also change the result. This is a planning estimate, not tax advice.

Common questions

UAE corporate tax FAQ

What is the standard UAE corporate tax rate?

Zero percent on taxable income up to and including AED 375,000, then 9% on the portion above AED 375,000.

Is 9% charged on the whole profit?

No. A taxable income of AED 500,000 puts AED 125,000 in the 9% band, producing AED 11,250 of tax under this standard calculation.

Does this apply Small Business Relief?

No. That election depends on revenue history, tax period, residence, and exclusions that one profit input cannot establish.

Is accounting profit the same as taxable income?

Not always. The Corporate Tax Law may require adjustments and may allow exemptions, reliefs, and deductions.

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