How do I close or deregister a business in Dubai?
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What is the corporate tax rate in Dubai?
9% on taxable profit exceeding AED 375,000 per year, effective from June 2023. Profits below AED 375,000 are taxed at 0%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) pay 0% on qualifying income from outside the UAE. Corporate tax registration is mandatory for all UAE businesses regardless of profit level. File via FTA's EmaraTax portal.
Is end-of-service gratuity mandatory in Dubai?
Yes — under Article 51 of UAE Labour Law, employees completing 1+ years receive 21 basic salary days per year for the first 5 years and 30 days per year thereafter, capped at 2 years' total basic salary. It is calculated on basic salary only, not total package. Resignation with full entitlement applies after 5 years; partial scales apply for 1–5 years.