Tax deadlines in the UAE: The 2026 calendar
Missed deadlines are the most common cause of avoidable penalties in the UAE. This overview shows the recurring dates and how EmiraBooks monitors them automatically for you.
VAT201 (value added tax)
The VAT return is usually due quarterly: 28 days after the end of the respective quarter. Example: for the quarter ending 31 March the deadline is 28 April.
Corporate Tax
The return is due 9 months after the end of the financial year. For a calendar-year financial year: by 30 September of the following year. Payment is also due by then.
Trade License
Annual renewal on the individual expiry date of your license. Plan several weeks of lead time.
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EmiraBooks calculates your personal deadlines from your financial year and registrations and shows them in a compliance calendar, including a warning before things get tight.
Note: This article is for general information only and does not replace individual tax advice.
