WhatsApp quoteImportantly, the 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. As we tell every client, corporate Tax Registration is registering for UAE corporate tax at 9% on profits above AED 375,000, and it applies to every UAE company, including free zone and mainland entities, must register even if it qualifies for the 0% rate. Typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can typically sit together on one Corporate Tax Registration licence. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for customers in Corporate Tax Registration and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Corporate Tax Registration
In short, penalties for late Corporate Tax Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, so GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Corporate Tax Registration, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is granted. GoldenKey has licensed it & software in Corporate Tax Registration for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Corporate Tax Registration works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
We confirm whether Corporate Tax Registration is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your turnover and activity, and fix the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
In short, we set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN. Your portal shows the status of this step for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company in real time.
Step 3Application
Crucially, we complete the Corporate Tax Registration application — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
Just as important, the FTA issues your Corporate Tax Registration certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar. For corporate tax registration for an IT and software company, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Crucially, for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company the licensing authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
In practice, pricing for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In practice, use the table below to compare packages for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes corporate tax registration for an IT and software company a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so corporate tax registration for an IT and software company no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Corporate Tax Registration request, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. From day one, every Corporate Tax Registration package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company.
Day to day, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for corporate tax registration for an IT and software company in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes. GoldenKey can prepare and submit filings on your behalf and handle FTA correspondence, so you have one point of contact for licence, visa and tax matters.
What happens if I miss the Corporate Tax Registration deadline?
Late registration attracts a fixed penalty, and late filings add further penalties. If you are already late, GoldenKey can register you and advise on penalty reconsideration where grounds exist.
Is it & software allowed in Corporate Tax Registration?
Corporate Tax Registration applies to an IT and software company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: every UAE company, including free zone and mainland entities, must register even if it qualifies for the 0% rate.
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
