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4 briefings · updated 2 October 2026
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Tax2 October 2026 · 4 min read

Corporate tax in the UAE: what a small company has to do in 2026

Who must register, what is taxed at 0% and 9%, the small business relief and the filing deadline.

  • 01The rates
  • 02Registration is not optional
  • 03Small business relief
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