UAE Corporate Tax update
The extension creates more time, but it does not replace an eligibility review, reliable revenue records or a correctly prepared Corporate Tax return.
The verified update
What changed
On 7 August 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced an extension of Small Business Relief for eligible Taxable Persons. The relief now covers tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029, subject to the applicable conditions.
The revenue threshold remains AED 3 million.The Ministry’s announcement states that the threshold applies for each relevant tax period and all previous tax periods, subject to the rules and exclusions governing the relief.The announcement is useful, but it is not enough to decide eligibility from revenue alone. A business should confirm its status, tax period, revenue evidence, any relevant exclusions and the filing steps that apply to its facts.
Read the official Ministry of Finance announcement →
Practical review
Six areas to check before relying on the relief
Entity status
Confirm which entity is the Taxable Person and whether the relief can apply to it.
Tax periods
Map the current and previous tax periods relevant to the revenue test.
Revenue evidence
Support the revenue figure with consistent accounting records and reconciliations.
Excluded cases
Check the applicable decision and guidance for exclusions or conditions affecting the company.
Connected activity
Review transactions, structures or arrangements that may affect how the rules apply.
Return workflow
Confirm the filing mechanics, supporting file and internal approval before submission.
Records first
A useful evidence file
- Revenue bridge by tax periodShow how the reported figure connects to the accounting records.
- General ledger and trial balanceKeep the underlying records available and reconciled.
- Entity and registration detailsConfirm the legal entity, Corporate Tax registration and tax period.
- Eligibility review notesDocument the conditions checked, information used and conclusion reached.
- Return support and approvalRetain the working papers and the person responsible for final review.
This checklist is general information. The correct treatment depends on the entity, facts, documentation and current legislation or guidance.
Primary source
Verify before acting
UAE Ministry of Finance
“Ministry of Finance announces extension of Small Business Relief for Corporate Tax purposes until 31 December 2029”, published 7 August 2026.
Next step
Turn eligibility into a documented filing position.
Share the entity, tax period, available accounts and the question you need resolved. White Cliff can review the records and outline a practical next step.
Discuss the Corporate Tax file
