A smooth Corporate Tax return starts with the right documents. Use this checklist before you file.

Financial information

• Financial statements for the period (audited where required, for example for Qualifying Free Zone Persons)
• Trial balance and general ledger
• Bank statements for all business accounts

Supporting details

• Fixed asset register and depreciation
• Related-party and connected-person transactions
• Entertainment, fines and other expenses that may be non-deductible
• Any exempt income, such as qualifying dividends

Tax position

• Corporate Tax registration number and tax period
• Tax losses brought forward, if any
• Reliefs to elect, such as Small Business Relief
• Prior-year return and any FTA correspondence

Deadline

The return is due within 9 months after the end of your financial year. Preparing these documents early avoids last-minute errors.

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