WhatsApp quoteThe Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Corporate Tax Registration a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting documents must match your licence exactly. GoldenKey handles Corporate Tax Registration for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. GoldenKey has Austrian clients from Vienna, Graz and Salzburg, and our consultants understand the supporting documents granted in Austria and how to attest them for the UAE. Austrian firms supply building technology, rail and hospitality expertise to UAE projects, which gives Austrian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Corporate Tax Registration licence is issued.
Why Corporate Tax Registration
Crucially, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Corporate Tax Registration. To be clear, penalties for late Corporate Tax Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, which is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. As a rule, many Austrian business owners run Corporate Tax Registration companies alongside an existing business in Austria, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 3,000 |
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UAE Corporate Tax registration, filing strategy and ongoing compliance
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies no longer requires a local partner. Day to day, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Put simply, after your Corporate Tax Registration licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. For most clients, we will tell you plainly if Corporate Tax Registration is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for corporate tax registration for Austrian-owned companies, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Corporate Tax Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Yes. Corporate tax registration is required regardless of revenue, and the deadline is set by the licence date, so new companies should register soon after incorporation.
Is Corporate Tax Registration mandatory for a free zone company?
It can. Every free zone company must register for corporate tax, even if it expects to qualify for the 0% rate as a qualifying free zone person. Registration deadlines depend on the licence issue date.
How long does Corporate Tax Registration take with the FTA?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
How long does the process take for Austrian applicants?
As a rule, processing for Austrians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Austria that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Austrians need a UAE visa before applying for Corporate Tax Registration?
No — You can apply for the licence from Austria with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
