A FREE ZONE LICENCE IS NOT AUTOMATIC 0%

Free Zone Corporate Tax Services in the UAE (QFZP)

Your free zone licence doesn’t guarantee 0% Corporate Tax. Fintra Global’s free zone Corporate Tax services check whether you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions — qualifying income, substance, the de minimis limit and audited accounts — and help you keep the 0% rate, for free zone companies in Dubai and across the UAE.

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DO YOU STILL QUALIFY FOR 0%?

The 0% rate applies only if every condition is met.

A free zone company keeps 0% only on qualifying income and only while it meets every QFZP condition. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%, and breaching a condition can cost you the status.

Ready to file? See our Corporate Tax return filing service.

What is your situation?

LIKELY FIT

Mostly foreign or free zone customers.

Income from overseas clients and other free zone companies is often qualifying. We confirm it and make sure your records support the 0% rate.

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WATCH OUT

Selling to mainland customers.

Mainland income is a common reason companies go over the de minimis limit. We test your income mix against the lower of AED 5 million or 5% of revenue.

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MISSING

No audited accounts yet.

Audited financial statements are a QFZP condition. Without them, the 0% rate is at risk. We prepare your file for audit.

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TO CHECK

Not sure what counts as qualifying.

Qualifying and excluded activities are set out in Cabinet and Ministerial decisions. We map your real activities to them.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

What our free zone Corporate Tax service covers

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QFZP assessment

Every condition tested against your company, not just the licence.

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Qualifying income review

Each income stream classed as qualifying or non-qualifying.

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De minimis test

Non-qualifying revenue checked against the lower of AED 5M or 5%.

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Substance review

Staff, premises and core activities in the free zone checked.

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Transfer pricing

Related-party dealings priced at arm’s length and documented.

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Audited accounts

Your books prepared so the audit supports your QFZP claim.

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Corporate Tax return

Your return filed with qualifying and non-qualifying income split correctly.

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Year-round monitoring

We flag new contracts or customers that could put 0% at risk.

SITUATIONS WE HANDLE

Free zone situations we handle

New free zone company

Set up your records from day one so the 0% rate is easy to support.

Mainland customers

Check that mainland sales stay within the de minimis limit.

Holding or IP company

Some holding income qualifies; IP income often does not. We check yours.

Group with mainland entities

Intercompany charges need arm’s-length pricing and documentation.

Audit not done yet

Audited accounts are required to keep the 0% rate.

First Corporate Tax return

Split qualifying and non-qualifying income correctly in your return.

HOW IT WORKS

How our free zone tax review works

Free review

Share your licence and latest accounts.

Fixed Quote

One fee in writing, plus what we need.

QFZP test

Each condition checked against your records.

Written findings

Your position, the risks and what to fix.

Fix & file

Changes made and your return filed.

Most reviews are completed within two weeks of receiving your records.

WHAT WE’LL NEED FROM YOU

What we need to review your position

Free zone trade licence
Latest financial statements (audited if available)
Breakdown of revenue by customer type
Main customer and supplier contracts
Details of staff and premises in the free zone
Intercompany or related-party agreements

Missing something? Send what you have — we will tell you exactly what is left.

WHY BUSINESSES USE US

Why choose Fintra for free zone Corporate Tax in Dubai

Every condition checked

Not just the license: income, substance, audit and pricing.

Plain English

What it means for your 0% rate, without the jargon.

One point of contact

The same specialist from review to filing.

Replies within 2 business hours

On WhatsApp, phone or email.

Review, audit and filing together

We can fix the gaps and file your return.

Questions

Free zone Corporate Tax FAQs

Do free zone companies pay Corporate Tax in the UAE?

Free zone companies are within the UAE Corporate Tax regime. A Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on non-qualifying income. A free zone licence on its own does not guarantee the 0% rate.

What is a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)?

A QFZP is a free zone company that meets every condition set by the law: adequate substance in the free zone, qualifying income within the de minimis limit, no election for the standard regime, transfer pricing compliance and audited financial statements.

What is the de minimis rule for free zone companies?

Non-qualifying revenue must not exceed the lower of AED 5 million or 5% of total revenue in a tax period. Going over it can cost you QFZP status.

Do free zone companies need audited financial statements?

Yes. Audited financial statements are a condition of QFZP status, so a free zone company relying on the 0% rate needs them every year.

Can a free zone company sell to mainland UAE and keep 0%?

Some mainland transactions can still be qualifying, but many are not, and income from mainland customers is a common reason companies exceed the de minimis limit. We review your actual income streams.

Do I still need to register and file if I pay 0%?

Yes. Free zone companies must register for Corporate Tax and file an annual return, even if all their income is taxed at 0%.

Do you help free zone companies in Dubai and other emirates?

Yes. We work with free zone companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and the other emirates, in person at our Bur Dubai office or remotely.

Still have questions?

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OFFICIAL UAE CORPORATE TAX RESOURCES

Verify the rules directly with the Federal Tax Authority. We keep you compliant — these are the official sources.

Keep your free zone 0% rate.

Tell us about your free zone company and we’ll confirm your position and a fixed fee.