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.
The government wants proof that your company is active, has staff, earns income, and runs in a real office here—not just for tax advantages.
Example:
If your financial year ends on Dec 31, your esr filing date for notification is before June 30.
All businesses must use the Ministry of Finance's e-platform to file their economic substance regulations notification and report
Then you must submit your ESR notification via the platform and choose “Ministry of Economy” as your regulatory body.
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