Navigating Corporate Tax Compliance in UAE Free Zone 2025
The UAE's introduction of corporate tax in 2023 marked a significant shift for companies working inside its free-zones, historically acknowledged for its tax-free advantages. As the UAE corporate tax regime evolves in 2025, expertise in the nuances of UAE Free Zone corporate tax and ensuring compliance has turned out to be critical for companies aiming to keep their competitive edge and benefit from available incentives. Understanding UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax in 2025 The UAE corporate tax framework applies a 9% tax-rate on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000 for maximum companies. However, qualifying free-zone entities—called Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs)—can…