Skip to content

Connecting business. Building understanding. Advancing peace.

Daily BriefVerify a certificateDue Diligence
Become a Member

UAE Federal Tax Authority Reports AED 46.52 Billion Corporate Tax Revenue for 2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced corporate tax collections for the 2025 financial year reached approximately AED 46.52 billion, representing a 33.9% increase from 2024. Cumulative collections since the tax regime's launch reached AED 81.27 billion by the end of 2025. On-time return filing stood at 91%, with on-time payments at 97% in 2026.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 11, 2026
Official source
www.wam.ae
Illustration: A modern financial office desk in Dubai with financial reports and calculators next to a glass window overlooking city skyscrapers, real
Illustration

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced on November 11 that Corporate Tax revenues collected for periods ending in the 2025 financial year reached approximately AED 46.52 billion, according to Emirates News Agency.

This revenue figure represents a 33.9% increase compared to the approximately AED 34.75 billion collected for the 2024 financial year. Total corporate tax collections since the introduction of the tax regime reached AED 81.27 billion by the end of 2025.

The authority also reported an increase in taxpayer compliance, with the on-time Corporate Tax return filing rate reaching 91% and the on-time payment rate reaching 97% in 2026.

Sources

More from Policy & Legal Updates

View all
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Consultancy Middle East

Kearney and Panterra Study Finds Strong Global Executive Appetite for GCC Investment

A survey conducted by Kearney and Panterra found that 53% of surveyed international firms have active or expanding investment projects in the GCC, including the UAE. Another 36% are actively exploring new opportunities across the region. The findings indicate that regulatory reforms, updated tax systems, and transparency are changing investor dynamics.

China–UAE News
Source: MEA Finance

CBD Completes Digital Dirham Transfers With Bank of China via Jisr

Commercial Bank of Dubai has completed wholesale Digital Dirham transfers with Bank of China through the Central Bank of the UAE's Jisr platform. The bilateral transaction demonstrated end-to-end processing and settlement of the digital currency between the two countries. The initiative forms part of the CBUAE's Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme to advance cross-border central bank digital currency capabilities.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE-China Smart Transport Centre Launches in Dubai to Facilitate Market Entry

The UAE-China Smart Transport Centre was launched in Dubai during the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility. Held at the EV World 2026 exhibition, the permanent centre aims to translate bilateral discussions into commercial investments. It provides Chinese companies with regulatory support, vehicle compatibility verification, and partner matching in the UAE.

The UECN Brief

Policy updates, China–UAE business news and industry insights, delivered to your inbox.

Language
Subscriptions

Double opt-in: we send a confirmation link. Unsubscribe at any time. Privacy