Corporate Tax & Accounting for Dubai South Companies

Companies in Dubai South must comply with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting rules just like any other business — and getting the free zone tax position right is especially important. Dubai South is Dubai South, the free zone around Al Maktoum International Airport focused on logistics, aviation and e-commerce. Safeway is an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman that works with Dubai South companies on registration, returns, accounting and audit-ready financial statements across the UAE.

Corporate Tax for Dubai South companies

Every Dubai South company must register for Corporate Tax, even if it expects to pay 0% as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP). The 0% rate applies only to qualifying income and only where the conditions are met — including earning qualifying income, maintaining adequate substance, meeting the arm's length and transfer pricing rules, and keeping audited financial statements. Income that does not qualify is taxed at 9%. We assess your QFZP status and help you keep it.

VAT and accounting in Dubai South

Dubai South companies within the scope of VAT must register, charge VAT correctly and file returns, and some designated zones have special rules for goods. Audit-ready accounts protect your free zone tax status. We keep your books clean and your returns accurate.

How Safeway helps Dubai South businesses

• Corporate Tax registration and QFZP status review
• VAT registration and quarterly return filing
• Bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements, prepared audit-ready
• Transfer pricing documentation where required
• Liaison with licensed auditors for renewal and Corporate Tax

Contact us for a tax and accounting review of your Dubai South company.

Frequently asked questions

Do Dubai South companies pay Corporate Tax?

Dubai South companies must register for Corporate Tax. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can pay 0% on qualifying income where all conditions are met, and 9% on income that does not qualify. Registration is mandatory regardless.

Do Dubai South companies need audited financial statements?

Audit-ready accounts protect your free zone tax status. Audited statements are also required under Corporate Tax for every Qualifying Free Zone Person, regardless of revenue.

Can Safeway act for my Dubai South company from Ajman?

Yes. Tax registration and filing are handled through the FTA's EmaraTax portal, so we act for Dubai South companies across the UAE.

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