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UAE Corporate Tax Exemption & Small Business Guide

Authoritative handbook for freelancers, sole proprietors, and SMEs — AED 375,000 zero-tax threshold, AED 3 Million Small Business Relief (SBR), and EmaraTax filing workflows.

UAE Corporate Tax & SBR Relief Evaluator

Calculate estimated Corporate Tax due and verify Small Business Relief (SBR) election eligibility.

Total gross business turnover in AED
Net profit after accounting deductions

UAE Corporate Tax Thresholds Breakdown

CategoryRevenue / Profit LimitEffective Tax Rate
Zero Tax ThresholdNet Profit up to AED 375,0000% Tax Rate
Small Business Relief (SBR)Gross Revenue ≤ AED 3,000,0000% Tax Rate (Elective)
Standard RateNet Profit > AED 375,000 (Revenue > AED 3M)9% on profit above AED 375k

Frequently Asked Questions

Under UAE Corporate Tax Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, taxable net income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%. Net income exceeding AED 375,000 is subject to a standard 9% tax rate.

Under Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023, UAE resident businesses and freelancers with gross revenue of AED 3,000,000 or less in a tax period can elect for Small Business Relief (SBR), resulting in 0% Corporate Tax regardless of profit amount.