ESR Notification Filing | Economic Substance Compliance

ESR Notification in UAE – Don’t Miss the Deadline!

If Your Business Does Relevant Activities, ESR Notification Is Mandatory

If your company is doing any of the "relevant activities" in the UAE—like holding companies, shipping, intellectual property, or service center operations—then you must submit your ESR notification every year.

This rule is part of the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), which are designed to make sure businesses have a real presence and do real work in the UAE—not just exist on paper.

What Happens If You Don’t File?

Missing your Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) notification or report can lead to severe consequences for your business:

Fines and Penalties : Substantial administrative fines are imposed for late or non-filing.
License Risk : Direct trouble renewing or maintaining your trade license (potential suspension).
Audits and Investigations : Heightened risk of official audits and investigations by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

The government requires proof that your company is active, has staff, earns income, and runs from a real office here—not merely existing for tax advantages. Compliance is mandatory to secure your presence in the UAE.

ESR Filing Date and Deadlines You Must Know

ESR Notification : Must be filed within 6 months of the end of your company’s financial year.
ESR Report : (If required) Must be filed within 12 months of the end of your financial year.

Example : If your financial year ends on Dec 31, your ESR filing date for the Notification is before June 30.

How to Submit Your Economic Substance Notification

All businesses must use the Ministry of Finance's e-platform to file their economic substance notification and report.

However, if your company is licensed by Fujairah Municipality or Dibba Fujairah Municipality, and you are conducting any of the following activities:

Holding Company
Headquarter Business
Shipping
Intellectual Property
Distribution or Service Center

Then you must submit your ESR notification via the platform and choose “Ministry of Economy” as your regulatory body.

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