Filing through the FTA Corporate Tax Portal is essential for UAE businesses in 2025. Avoid common errors like incorrect data, missed deadlines, and wrong tax calculations to stay compliant and avoid penalties under UAE corporate tax regulations.
These common mistakes can lead to significant penalties, audits, and increased scrutiny from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). To avoid these issues, it is crucial for businesses to maintain accurate financial records, double-check all submitted information, and stay updated on the latest FTA guidelines. Proper training or consulting with tax professionals can further help ensure error-free filing, smooth compliance, and optimized tax liabilities under the UAE corporate tax regime.
| Sr | Particulars | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incorrect Financial Year Selection while making the corporate tax registration | Request for the correction in the financial year must be made |
| 2 | Wrong Taxable Person Classification while making the corporate tax registration | Taxable person Type must be amended at the earliest. |
| 3 | Multiple TRN issued | There could be situation a company has multiple TRN due to errors of multiple request for the corporate tax registration |
| 4 | Incomplete Related Party Disclosures | Failing to submit Transfer Pricing disclosures when required — or omitting transactions with connected persons — is a common mistake. |
| 5 | Errors in Reporting Foreign Income | Many businesses either miss or misclassify income from foreign sources, leading to incorrect tax liabilities. |
| 6 | Mismatch Between VAT and Corporate Tax Data | Inconsistent revenue or expense figures across VAT and Corporate Tax filings raises red flags for the FTA. |
| 7 | Incorrect Entry of Loss Carry-Forward | Businesses often misapply previous years’ tax losses — leading to incorrect current year tax computation. |
| 8 | Failure to Attach Required Supporting Documents | Skipping mandatory uploads such as financial statements or related-party disclosures leads to filing issues or audit risks. |
| 9 | Ignoring System Messages & Warnings | Overlooking real-time error messages or system warnings in the EmaraTax portal can result in incomplete submissions. |
| 10 | Late Final Submission After Drafting Return | Saving your return as a draft without completing final submission — returns are only valid when officially submitted and acknowledged. |
Using the FTA Corporate Tax Portal correctly is vital for UAE businesses. Avoid filing mistakes, meet deadlines, and ensure accurate submissions to stay fully compliant with 2025 UAE corporate tax laws and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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