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UAE Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate your 9% corporate tax in seconds — with the AED 375,000 zero-rate band applied automatically.
Corporate tax due
AED 11,250
- Tax-free (first)
- AED 375,000
- Taxed at 9%
- AED 125,000
- Effective rate
- 2.3%
After-tax profit: AED 488,750
Standard UAE corporate tax: 0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income, 9% above it. Free-zone “qualifying income” can stay at 0% under conditions, small-business relief may apply to revenue up to AED 3m, and large multinationals (group revenue ≥ €750m) face a 15% minimum top-up under OECD Pillar Two. An estimate to frame the number — not tax advice; confirm with a qualified adviser.
Frequently asked
- What is the UAE corporate tax rate?
- The standard UAE corporate tax rate is 9%, applied to taxable income above AED 375,000. The first AED 375,000 of taxable income is taxed at 0% to support small businesses and startups.
- When did UAE corporate tax start?
- Corporate tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. A business with a calendar-year financial year first became subject to it from 1 January 2024.
- Do free-zone companies pay corporate tax?
- Qualifying free-zone persons can still benefit from a 0% rate on their 'qualifying income' if they meet the conditions, but non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. The rules are specific, so free-zone businesses should confirm their status.
- Are large multinationals taxed differently?
- Multinational groups with consolidated revenue of at least €750 million fall under the OECD Pillar Two rules and face a 15% domestic minimum top-up tax, rather than the standard 9%.