No need to know the difference between Prospective, Retrospective, or Standalone, tell us where your business stands and we'll match you to the right one.
Do you have unfiled books or missed tax returns from a previous year (e.g. FY2025)?
Are you currently VAT registered?
Is your annual revenue above AED 375,000, or will it cross that soon?
Do you want an ongoing monthly package, or just one specific service?
Recommended for you:
Prospective
Staying ahead going forward
Monthly packages that keep you compliant as you go, so there's no backlog to clean up next year.
Choose your package
What's included in EssentialAED 400/month + 5% VAT
Accounting and bookkeeping (included free)
Corporate tax registration
Ongoing advisory on corporate tax matters
Annual corporate tax computation and return submission
Billing cycle
Number of months you need cover for
Result: Prospective compliance
Fee (excl. VAT)
AED 0
VAT (5%)
AED 0
Total Payable
AED 0
Formula: enter your details above and calculate
Retrospective
Catching up on the past
One-time clean-up for periods already behind you, books that were never closed, filings that were never made.
Financial year needing clean-up
Backlog Accounting is a one-time fee covering a full closed year of bookkeeping and corporate tax filing. It does not include VAT registration or filing.
Result: Retrospective clean-up
Fee (excl. VAT)
AED 2,500
VAT (5%)
AED 125
Total Payable
AED 2,625
Formula: 2,500 × 1.05
Standalone
Not looking for a full package?
Choose an individual service below, tailored to your exact need.
Pro tip: standalone services can be combined with any monthly package at any time. If you outgrow a one-off filing, the fee you have already paid is not lost, it simply sits alongside your new plan.
Prospective, Retrospective, or Standalone: what's the difference?
Three ways businesses stay compliant in the UAE, depending on where they stand today.
Prospective compliance is a living, monthly service. Essential and Grow keep you covered every month of the year, corporate tax and (on Grow) VAT are computed and filed as they fall due, with advisory included as rules change.
Retrospective compliance, Backlog Accounting, is a one-time fix for a year that has already closed: unfiled returns, unreconciled books, or a missed FY2025 deadline. It has a fixed scope and ends when the past year is settled.
Standalone services are single, individually priced jobs, a VAT filing, a corporate tax return, a transfer pricing study, or an audit, for businesses that only need one thing done well rather than a full package.
Calculate Your Compliance Cost in 3 Steps
No signup, no spreadsheet. Pick your situation, enter your details, and get an instant breakdown.
1
Pick Your Situation
Choose Prospective if you're staying ahead, Retrospective if you're catching up on FY2025, or Standalone for a single service.
2
Enter Your Details
Select a package or service, set the billing cycle, months, or quantity that applies, and let the calculator do the rest.
3
Get Your Breakdown
See the fee, 5% VAT, and total instantly, with the exact formula shown, ready to plan your budget around.
See the Maths Behind Each Option
Three common scenarios, exactly how each calculation runs.
Essential, monthly
Corporate tax compliance, 12 months
Monthly feeAED 400
VAT @ 5%AED 20
Total per monthAED 420
400 × 1.05
Grow, monthly
Corporate tax + VAT compliance, 12 months
Monthly feeAED 600
VAT @ 5%AED 30
Total per monthAED 630
600 × 1.05
Backlog, one-time
FY2025 clean-up and CT filing
One-time feeAED 2,500
VAT @ 5%AED 125
Total, onceAED 2,625
2,500 × 1.05
Prospective vs Retrospective: what each one covers
Fixing the past vs staying compliant going forward.
Feature
Retrospective (Backlog Accounting)
Prospective (Essential and Grow)
Corporate tax computation and filing
Included
Included
Covers a closed past year
Yes, one-time
No
Covers all 12 months, ongoing
No
Yes
VAT registration and filing
Not included
Included on Grow
Live FTA updates and rule changes
Not included
Included
Open advisory with your accountant
Not included
Included
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions our compliance team gets asked most often.
Why is Backlog Accounting priced differently from Essential and Grow?+
Backlog Accounting is a one-time clean-up for a year that is already closed, fixed scope, and it ends when the work is done. Essential and Grow are living services that keep you compliant every month of the year, so they include more: VAT handling, live FTA updates, and open advisory.
Is VAT included in the Retrospective package?+
No. Backlog Accounting covers corporate tax clean-up only. VAT registration, computation, and quarterly filing are only available through the Grow plan or as a standalone VAT Return Filing service.
Can I combine a standalone service with a monthly package?+
Yes. All standalone services can be added to any package at any time, so a one-off transfer pricing study or audit sits alongside your existing Essential or Grow plan.
How is the yearly billing discount calculated?+
Choosing yearly billing gives you 2 months free, so you pay for 10 months of the monthly rate instead of 12, billed once for the year.
What if my business needs an audit?+
Audit fees are scoped individually to your business and requirements, so this calculator shows it as a custom quote rather than a fixed figure.
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UAE Corporate Tax applies to every licensed business, but the right compliance package depends on your revenue and structure. Pick the one that matches your business below.
Choose your package
MicroBiz CT Assist
Small Business Relief, revenue up to AED 3 million
AED 500
Growth Accelerator
Standard rates, revenue above AED 3 million
AED 1,000
QFZP Shield Pro
Qualifying Free Zone Person status
AED 2,500
Number of tax periods to file
Result: Corporate Tax compliance
Fee (excl. VAT)
AED 0
VAT (5%)
AED 0
Total Payable
AED 0
Formula: choose a package and calculate
Pro tip: exceeding AED 3 million in revenue in any tax period permanently disqualifies a business from Small Business Relief for that and all following years, so it is worth rechecking eligibility annually.
Which Corporate Tax Package Fits Your Business?
Eligibility criteria for each package, based on UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022).
MicroBiz CT Assist
Small Business Relief (SBR)
Resident person, revenue AED 3 million or less
Not a Qualifying Free Zone Person or large MNE group member
Treated as having zero taxable income
Relief available for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026
Growth Accelerator
Standard Tax Rates
Revenue above AED 3 million
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000
9% on taxable income above AED 375,000
Predictable, competitive tax structure as the business scales
QFZP Shield Pro
Qualifying Free Zone Person
Registered in a free zone with genuine physical presence
Maintains adequate substance and qualifying income
0% rate on qualifying income, 9% on income from a mainland permanent establishment
Non-qualifying revenue capped at the lower of 5% of total revenue or AED 5 million
Calculate Your Corporate Tax Cost in 3 Steps
No signup, no spreadsheet. Pick your package, set the periods, and get an instant breakdown.
1
Check Your Eligibility
Match your revenue and structure against MicroBiz, Growth Accelerator, or QFZP Shield Pro above.
2
Select Your Package
Choose the package that fits, and set how many tax periods you need filed.
3
Get Your Breakdown
See the fee, 5% VAT, and total instantly, with the exact formula shown.
See the Maths Behind Each Package
Three common scenarios, exactly how each calculation runs.
MicroBiz CT Assist
One tax period, SBR eligible
Filing feeAED 500
VAT @ 5%AED 25
TotalAED 525
500 × 1.05
Growth Accelerator
One tax period, standard rates
Filing feeAED 1,000
VAT @ 5%AED 50
TotalAED 1,050
1,000 × 1.05
QFZP Shield Pro
One tax period, free zone status
Filing feeAED 2,500
VAT @ 5%AED 125
TotalAED 2,625
2,500 × 1.05
Compare the Three Packages
Same filing discipline, different eligibility and tax treatment.
Feature
MicroBiz CT Assist
Growth Accelerator
QFZP Shield Pro
Revenue threshold
Up to AED 3 million
Above AED 3 million
Free zone, any revenue within QFZP rules
Effective tax rate
0%, treated as zero taxable income
0% up to AED 375,000, 9% above
0% on qualifying income, 9% on mainland PE income
Includes
SBR eligibility check, CT return filing, advisory
CT computation, CT return filing, advisory
QFZP substance review, CT computation and filing
Fee (excl. VAT)
AED 500
AED 1,000
AED 2,500
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions our Corporate Tax team gets asked most often.
What happens if my revenue crosses AED 3 million mid-year?+
Exceeding the AED 3 million threshold in any tax period permanently disqualifies the business from Small Business Relief for that period and all subsequent ones, so it moves to the Growth Accelerator package going forward.
Do I still need to file a return if my tax liability is 0%?+
Yes. Every taxable person must register for Corporate Tax and file an annual return with the FTA, even where Small Business Relief or QFZP status brings the liability to 0%.
Do I need audited financial statements?+
Audited financial statements are mandatory for QFZPs and for any business with revenue above AED 50 million, regardless of package.
Can I switch packages later?+
Yes. As your revenue or structure changes, for example moving above the AED 3 million SBR threshold, your filing simply moves to the package that matches your new eligibility.
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Transfer Pricing · Benchmarking · Flat Fee Per Category
Transfer Pricing
Benchmark one category, or several
Each transaction category needs its own arm's length benchmark, related-party services, KMP pay, intercompany loans, and IP are priced and analysed separately. Select the categories that apply to your business.
Select the categories you need benchmarked
Related Party TransactionsServices, management fees, product trading, arm's length verification
AED 4,999
Connected Person / KMP CompensationBenchmarked salary levels and board fees for key management
Intellectual PropertyRoyalty rate analysis for IP transactions
AED 4,999
Result: Transfer Pricing benchmarking
Fee (excl. VAT)
AED 0
VAT (5%)
AED 0
Total Payable
AED 0
Formula: select a category above and calculate
Pro tip: the AED 4,999 fee covers one specific transaction category. Closely linked transactions may be combined, but unrelated categories, such as a loan and a royalty, each need their own benchmark.
Why Transfer Pricing Benchmarking Is Mandatory
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, related-party transactions must follow the Arm's Length Principle.
Without benchmarking
Risk exposure
Expenses may not be tax deductible
FTA may adjust taxable income
Higher risk of penalties and disputes
With benchmarking
Protection
Full tax deductibility of expenses
Audit-ready documentation and defence
Pricing reflects market conditions
Regulatory basis
Where it comes from
Articles 34 to 36, UAE CT Law
Expense deductibility under Article 28
Aligned with OECD guidelines
Calculate Your Benchmarking Cost in 3 Steps
No signup, no spreadsheet. Pick your categories and get an instant breakdown.
1
Identify Your Categories
Related-party services, KMP pay, intercompany loans, and IP each count as a separate category.
2
Select and Calculate
Tick the categories that apply to your business and hit calculate.
3
Get Your Breakdown
See the fee, 5% VAT, and total instantly, delivered within 72 hours of receiving your documentation.
See the Maths Behind Each Scenario
Flat AED 4,999 per category, scaling with how many you need.
Data-driven royalty rate analysis for IP transactions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions our Transfer Pricing team gets asked most often.
Does AED 4,999 cover all of my intercompany transactions?+
No. Each fee covers a deep-dive analysis of one specific transaction category, since different transactions need entirely different economic models and market searches. Closely linked transactions might be combined, but unrelated categories each need a dedicated benchmark.
What's the difference between this report and a Transfer Pricing Local File?+
The Benchmarking Report is the data-driven proof of your pricing, extracted from global markets. A Local File is the fuller compliance narrative required under Article 55, which houses the benchmarking data alongside qualitative analysis such as FAR analysis and entity characterisation.
Does this resolve all of my Transfer Pricing obligations?+
If your revenue exceeds AED 200 million, or you are a Qualifying Free Zone Person, you are also required to maintain a full Master and Local File. Below that threshold, this benchmark is still the audit-ready evidence needed to defend your arm's length pricing under Article 34.
How long does delivery take?+
Reports are delivered within 72 hours of receiving your complete data and documentation.
Is the report accepted by the FTA?+
Yes. Reports are prepared to UAE Federal Tax Authority standards and aligned with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, making them defensible in audits and assessments.
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