UAE Crosses 640,000 Corporate Tax Registrations — A Milestone in Fiscal Modernization

The United Arab Emirates has officially surpassed 640,000 corporate tax registrations, marking a major achievement in the nation’s fiscal transformation journey. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed the record number of registrations as businesses across all Emirates continue aligning with the corporate tax framework introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

The announcement highlights a strong level of compliance and awareness within the UAE’s private sector, reflecting a broader shift toward transparency and governance across business operations. The FTA also introduced deadline relief measures and digital enhancements to accommodate the surge in filings, ensuring smoother registration for companies of all sizes.

Officials stated that the growing participation of entities from diverse sectors — including trade, services, manufacturing, and real estate — reinforces the UAE’s reputation as a modern, well-regulated economy capable of balancing business friendliness with fiscal discipline.

Strategic Significance

The corporate tax framework, set at a globally competitive 9 percent rate, is designed to strengthen the UAE’s long-term fiscal sustainability, diversify government revenues, and align with international tax standards. For businesses, this new landscape promotes financial transparency, encourages better record-keeping, and improves access to banking and cross-border investment opportunities.

Forward Outlook

With thousands of new entities registering monthly, the FTA is expected to continue expanding digital capabilities and issuing additional compliance guidance. The focus remains on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring they can navigate filing obligations without operational disruption.

The milestone of 640,000 registrations underscores that corporate taxation in the UAE is no longer viewed as an administrative burden — it is a structural component of modern business governance and a defining feature of the country’s maturing economic ecosystem.

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