Yes: Fully Claimable
Can I Claim Office Rent / Flexi-Desk Fees as a Business Expense in United Arab Emirates?
Yes — office rent, flexi-desk fees and co-working memberships used for the business are fully deductible against UAE Corporate Tax. Free Zone flexi-desk packages bundled with the trade license are typically deductible as part of the licensing fee.
Typical claim: AED 12,000 – AED 100,000 per year
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What Federal Tax Authority (FTA) says
FTA accepts office costs (rent, fit-out amortisation, service charges, DEWA utilities) wholly and exclusively for the business as deductible expenses under the Corporate Tax law's general deduction rules.
When you can claim
- Free Zone flexi-desk and shared office packages
- Mainland office rental (Ejari registered)
- Co-working memberships with a clear business purpose
- Service charges and DEWA bills for business premises
When you cannot claim
- Personal residence costs (no UAE home-office concept like UK/US)
- Ejari for residential lease used as office without licensing approval
- Expenses unrelated to the licensed activity
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