ESR Notification

Submitted Annually Economic Substance Report and Notifications Have to be

Companies and establishments that are involved in ‘relevant activities’ in the UAE are required to submit economic substance notifications and reports to the regulatory authority on an annual basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Cabinet Resolution, which stipulates the submission of these notifications and reports. Failure to adhere to this will result in sanctions.

Submission Deadlines

Below are the some key terms with respect to the operation of VAT, and how these could impact a Taxable Person’s tax liability.

Notifications

A maximum period of 6 months is granted from the end of the fiscal year.

Economic Substance Report

A maximum period of 12 months is granted from the end of the fiscal year.

Submit Economic Substance Notifications

Companies are required to submit Economic Substance Regulations’ notifications and reports via the e-platform on the Ministry of Finance’s website. Companies licensed by the local economic development departments, Fujairah Municipality or Dibba Fujairah Municipality ‘to which the decision applies’ must apply through the platform and select the Ministry of Economy, for the following related activities only:

Headquarters Business
Shipping Business
Holding Companies Business
Intellectual Property Business
Distribution and Service Centre Business

VAT Registration

VAT De-Registration

VAT Return Filling

VAT Audit

VAT Refund

VAT Amendment

Tax Registration

Excise Return

Corporate Tax Registraion

Corporate Tax Filling

Corporate Tax Implementation

Corporate Tax Advisory