Economic Substance (ESR) Notification & Report
Relevant activity? We tell you in a day and file both deadlines.
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Notification + report
Substance test
Deadline tracking
GoldenKey feefrom AED 1,500Govt fees as noted
Documents5 itemswe check them first
Process3 stepsone consultant
Best forHolding, IP, shipping, distribution and service-centre companies
Who this is for
Check if your activity is "relevant", file the notification and the annual report, pass the substance test.
Holding, IP, shipping, distribution and service-centre companies
Free zone and offshore companies
Groups with intra-group services
Any company unsure whether ESR applies
What we do for you
Everything included in the GoldenKey fee — you send documents, we do the rest.
Relevant activity assessment
ESR notification (6 months after year end)
ESR report (12 months after year end)
Substance checklist: staff, premises, decisions
Exemption claims (tax resident abroad, etc.)
Will it work for me? 3 taps, no form
Answer the questions and see the realistic outcome before you spend anything.
Your options
Compared on what actually matters. Hover a card for details; the recommended option is marked.
Documents you’ll need
Send scans on WhatsApp — we check them before anything is submitted.
- Trade licence copy
- Financial statements
- Activity description and revenue split
- Staff list and office lease
- Board minutes (decisions in the UAE)
Missing something? Most documents can be arranged by GoldenKey (attestation, translation, Ejari, business plan).
How it works
Every step with its usual time. One consultant from start to finish.
- 1
Assess1–2 days
Relevant activity test.
- 2
Notifywithin 6 months of year end
Portal filing.
- 3
Reportwithin 12 months
Substance evidence attached.
Why applications get rejected — and the fix
The problems we see most, and what we do about them before you apply.
Why choose GoldenKey
Ajman Free Zone registered, in-depth UAE knowledge
Most files move the same day
No hidden fees — every price in writing
From first message to completion, on WhatsApp
Pricing
Live from GoldenKey’s price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Notification fee. Annual report from AED 2,500.
- Relevant activity assessment
- ESR notification (6 months after year end)
- ESR report (12 months after year end)
- Substance checklist: staff, premises, decisions
- Exemption claims (tax resident abroad, etc.)
Frequently asked questions
Penalty for not filing?
AED 20,000 for notification, AED 50,000 for the report.
Still required with corporate tax?
Check annually; current rules still require filings for relevant activities.
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