Tax Group Formation & Single Tax Return (95% Rule)
Official Principle: "Parent and subsidiaries with 95%+ ownership form one fiscal entity filing single return." — Материнская и дочерние компании с долей 95%+ подают одну общую декларацию.
📊 Regulatory Parameters & Compliance Table
| Tax Regime | Threshold / Limit | Applicable Rate | Audit / Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Corporate Tax | Net Profit > AED 375,000 | 9% on excess | IFRS Financial Accounts |
| Small Business Relief | Gross Revenue <= AED 3,000,000 | 0% taxable income | Record keeping for 7 years |
| Startups / Baseline | Net Profit <= AED 375,000 | 0% headline rate | FTA Registration mandatory |
| Non-compliance fine | Late registration deadline | AED 10,000 administrative penalty | Immediate FTA assessment |
✓ Mandatory Compliance Action Steps:
- Register for Corporate Tax on EmaraTax before statutory deadline based on license issue date
- Maintain double-entry accounting records compliant with IFRS standards
- Prepare audited financial statements if revenue exceeds AED 50M or holding QFZP status
- File annual tax return within 9 months of financial year-end
- Retain all invoices, ledgers, and bank statements for minimum 7 statutory years
1. Core Statutory Provision & Key Legal Rule
"Parent and subsidiaries with 95%+ ownership form one fiscal entity filing single return."
"Материнская и дочерние компании с долей 95%+ подают одну общую декларацию."
2. Practical Application for UAE Businesses
Under the UAE federal tax framework governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022, Art. 40, all taxable persons registered across Mainland jurisdictions and Free Zones (including Meydan, DMCC, DIFC, IFZA, DAFZA, and JAFZA) must align their accounting policies with this requirement.
- IFRS Accounting Standard: Financial statements must be prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS or IFRS for SMEs).
- Record Retention: Primary accounting records, bank reconciliations, contracts, and tax filings must be archived for a minimum statutory period of 7 years.
- Audit Readiness: The Federal Tax Authority reserves statutory rights to request ledgers and supporting invoices during an official tax audit with a 5-day response window.
3. FTA Administrative Penalties (Cabinet Decision No. 75/2023)
Failure to register, inaccurate return filing, or violation of Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022, Art. 40 exposes the taxable entity to administrative fines starting from AED 10,000 up to AED 20,000 per incident, plus 1% monthly late-payment penalties.
Solution: Timely registration through the FTA EmaraTax portal and voluntary disclosure (Form 211) before an official audit notice is served.
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