How to Register for Corporate Tax in UAE: Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Registering for corporate tax in the UAE might seem complicated, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll get through it quickly and correctly—especially if you’re using Naqood to stay compliant.

Step 1 – Log in to EmaraTax

Visit EmaraTax and log in using your UAE PASS

Step 2 – Create a Taxable Person Profile

Once logged in, click “Create New Taxable Person Profile” and fill out the following fields:

1. Profile Name in English

2. Profile Name in Arabic

3. Preferred Language

   1. English

   2. Arabic

4. Preferred Communication

   1. Email

   2. Both Email and SMS

5. Upload Taxable Person Logo (optional)

Then click Create to continue.

Press create

Step 3 – Start Corporate Tax Registration

1. Go to the Taxable Person Profile you just created

2. Find Corporate Tax

3. Click the three dots and select Register

Step 4 – Accept and Continue

Review the FTA terms and press Accept and Continue to move forward.

Step 5 – Fill in Entity Details

1.    Entity Type

Select your business’s legal structure. 

• Natural Person  

• Legal Person – Incorporated  (for LLCs, Free Zone companies & more)

• Legal Person – Foreign Business  

• Legal Person – Club or Association  

• Legal Person – Charity  

• Legal Person – Federal Government Entity  

• Legal Person – Emirate Government Entity  

• Legal Person – Other  

• Partnership

For help choosing, read our full guide to FTA Entity Types in the UAE.

Most Naqood users are a “Legal Person – Incorporated” since this refers to a company that is incorporated in the UAE, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Free Zone company (FZCO), Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC), or Public Joint Stock Company (PJSC).

2.      Entity Sub-Type

If you select this are you also required to select a Entity Sub-Type, the 4 types are

• UAE Private Company (Incl an establishment)

• Public Joint Stock Company

• Foundation 

• Trust

Most Naqood users are a UAE Private Company (Incl an establishment) since this is  Limited Liability companies (LLC), Free Zone companies (FZCO) and sole establishments.

3 .     Date of Incorporation

Enter the incorporation date found on your Trade License.

4 .     Are you a Qualifying Public Benefit Entity?

Press Yes if your entity is listed in Cabinet Decision No. 37 of 2023 or is registered as a non-profit, foundation, or charity aligned with public benefit objectives.

Press No if you’re a for-profit business or not on the approved list.

5. Upload Certificate of Incorporation

6. Corporate Tax Period

This is a 12-month period. Most Naqood users select January to December to match the calendar year.

• Start Date: Typically the same as your Incorporation Date.

Step 6 – Identification Details

Fill in the following:

• Trade License Issuing Authority

• Trade License Number

• Trade License Issue Date

• Trade License Expiry Date

• Legal Name in English

• Legal Name in Arabic

Step 7 – Business Activity Details

Your business activity is listed on your Trade License.

If unsure, you can search the DED list here:

🔗 Search DED Business Activities

Shareholding Information

Do any owners hold 25% or more of the business?

Press Yes if applicable

Press No if not

If you selected Yes, provide the following:

• Owner Type:

  • Natural Person (private individual)

  • Legal Person (a company)

• First Name / Last Name

• Ownership Start Date

• Shareholding Percentage

• Corporate TRN

• Upload Emirates ID + Emirates ID Number

• Upload Passport + Passport Number

Branch Information

Do you have branches in the UAE related to this Trade License?

Press Yes or No accordingly.

Step 8 – Contact Details

Enter your physical address and communication details:

• Country

• Building Name & Number

• Street

• Area

• City

• Emirate

• Mobile Number

• Landline Number

• Email ID

Step 9 – Authorized Signatory Details

Enter the details of the person authorized to sign on behalf of the company:

• First & Last Name (English and Arabic)

• Mobile Number

• Email ID

• Designation

Does the authorized signatory hold a valid Emirates ID?

If Yes: Upload Emirates ID, Number, and Expiry Date

If No: Upload Passport, Passport Number, and Expiry Date

Source of Authorization

• Upload Memorandum of Association

• Or upload Power of Attorney

  • Specify the court and date of execution

Step 10 – Review and Submit

Go over all the information you entered and click Submit. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your corporate tax registration is complete.