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UAE tax and compliance dates, counted down.

Corporate tax, VAT and e-invoicing dates with live countdowns, and the rules that repeat. Last reviewed 7 October 2026.

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October 2026

28OctVATVAT return and paymentQuarterly filers with a period ending 30 September 2026, and monthly filers for SeptemberHow we help Source19 days
30OctE-invoicingAppoint an Accredited Service ProviderBusinesses with revenue of AED 50 million or moreHow we help Source21 days

November 2026

30NovVATVAT return and paymentQuarterly filers with a period ending 31 October 2026, and monthly filers for October; weekend-adjusted date, confirm your EmaraTax deadlineHow we help Source52 days

December 2026

28DecVATVAT return and paymentQuarterly filers with a period ending 30 November 2026, and monthly filers for NovemberHow we help Source80 days
31DecCorporate taxCorporate tax return and paymentCompanies with a 31 March 2026 year-endHow we help Source83 days

January 2027

1JanE-invoicingE-invoicing goes liveBusinesses with revenue of AED 50 million or moreHow we help Source84 days
28JanVATVAT return and paymentQuarterly filers with a period ending 31 December 2026, and monthly filers for DecemberHow we help Source111 days

March 2027

31MarE-invoicingAppoint an Accredited Service ProviderIn-scope businesses below AED 50 million revenue; VAT registration is not the sole scope testHow we help Source173 days
31MarE-invoicingGovernment entities: appoint an Accredited Service ProviderIn-scope government entitiesHow we help Source173 days
31MarCorporate taxCorporate tax return and paymentCompanies with a 30 June 2026 year-endHow we help Source173 days

July 2027

1JulE-invoicingE-invoicing goes liveIn-scope businesses below AED 50 million revenue; VAT registration is not the sole scope testHow we help Source265 days

September 2027

30SeptCorporate taxCorporate tax return and paymentCompanies with a 31 December 2026 year-endHow we help Source356 days

October 2027

1OctE-invoicingGovernment entities: e-invoicing goes liveIn-scope government entitiesHow we help Source357 days

General information from official sources, reviewed 7 October 2026. Your own dates depend on your tax periods — we confirm them when you join.

Rolling rules

Deadlines that depend on your own dates.

VAT

VAT returns

Normally within 28 days after the tax period ends; weekends and public holidays move the deadline to the next business day. Confirm the date in EmaraTax.

Corporate tax

Corporate tax returns

Within 9 months of the end of your financial year.

Payroll

Salaries through WPS

For MOHRE-registered establishments, the previous month’s wages are due on the first day of each Gregorian month under Resolution 340 of 2026. Check applicable exclusions.

Company & compliance

UBO register update

For entities covered by Cabinet Decision 109 of 2023, update the register within 15 days of becoming aware of a change. Check the registrar’s notification requirements.

Company & compliance

Trade licence renewal

Before the expiry date on your licence; reminder arrangements are agreed in your engagement.

Corporate tax

New company corporate tax registration

Within 3 months of incorporation, establishment or recognition for UAE-resident juridical persons formed on or after 1 March 2024. Foreign entities and natural persons have different rules.

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