The FTA’s Strategic Relief: How 91,000 UAE Businesses Can Avoid Corporate Tax Penalties

An essential compliance update on the new late registration waiver initiative and heightened market enforcement.

The FTA just made a major move for UAE businesses.

The Federal Tax Authority has announced that up to 91,000 businesses are expected to benefit from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver Initiative. If your company is still not registered for Corporate Tax, now is the time to act — before this window closes.

Key things UAE business owners need to know right now:

• Corporate Tax late registration penalties can be waived — but you must act promptly
• The FTA conducted 176,000 market inspection visits in 2025 alone — up 89% year-on-year
• Amended Administrative Penalties for tax legislation violations are now in force
• Non-compliance is becoming increasingly costly and difficult to ignore

At Berkley, we work closely with businesses across the UAE to ensure they remain fully compliant — from Corporate Tax registration and filing, to VAT obligations and internal controls.

If you are unsure whether your business is properly registered or compliant, do not wait for a penalty notice to find out.

Berkley Ltd is a regulated audit & assurance firm in ADGM performing statutory engagements to its UAE clients. For assistance, feel free to enquire at k.tramountanellis@berkley.ae