UAE Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering UAE taxation, zero personal income tax regime, VAT 5%, corporate tax 9%, free zone incentives, property transfer fees, and end-of-service benefits for expats and nationals.
Personal Tax & Residency
Zero income tax, residency rules, cross-border, and tax filings
UAE Cross-Border Guide (Tax-Free Jurisdiction, Free Zones, DTA Network 2026)
the UAE as a cross-border jurisdiction — no personal income tax regardless of residency length, free zones with 0% corporate tax, double tax agreement network covering 140+ countries for corporate tax, no CFC rules, and no exit tax. UAE 2026.
UAE Personal Tax Guide: Zero Income Tax & Tax-Free Salary 2026
UAE's zero personal income tax — tax-free salary structure, no IIT, no social security for expats, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax. Compare with other countries for 2026.
UAE Tax Filing Guide (Corporate Tax Return, VAT Returns, EmaraTax Portal 2026)
UAE tax filing requirements — Corporate Tax return filing (9 months after financial year), no personal tax filing for individuals, VAT returns quarterly, and the FTA EmaraTax portal. UAE 2026.
UAE Tax Residency Guide (183-Day Rule, TRC, Central Place of Interest Test 2026)
UAE tax residency — 183-day rule (or 90+ days for certain conditions post-2022), UAE Tax Resident Certificate (TRC), the central place of interest test, and the fact that no personal income tax is based on residence. UAE 2026.
VAT & Indirect Tax
VAT 5%, excise tax 50–100%, and e-commerce rules
Business & Corporate Tax
CT 9%, free zone regimes, business registration, and corporate compliance
UAE Business Registration Guide (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore, DIFC/ADGM 2026)
UAE business registration structures — Mainland company (FTA registration), Free Zone company, Offshore company, DIFC/ADGM registration, and Corporate Tax registration threshold of AED 375,000. UAE 2026.
UAE Corporate Tax Guide: 9% Rate, Free Zones, Pillar Two 2026
UAE Corporate Tax — 9% on profits over AED 375,000 (2023+), 0% free zone CT, 0% for small businesses, 15% for large multinationals (Pillar Two), no withholding tax on dividends/interest for 2026.
Investment & Savings
No CGT, investment income, crypto, and end-of-service benefits
UAE Capital Gains Tax Guide: Tax-Free Gains on Property, Securities, Crypto 2026
UAE's zero capital gains tax — gains on property, securities, and crypto are all tax-free. Only real estate transfer fee (4% Dubai) applies. Trading as a business may trigger Corporate Tax. 2026 update.
UAE Crypto Tax Guide (No Specific Crypto Tax, VAT Exemption, VARA Regulation 2026)
cryptocurrency taxation and regulation in the UAE — no specific crypto tax, crypto gains not taxed as no CGT, VAT exemption on crypto transfers (2023+), VARA regulation in Dubai, and free zone crypto licensing. UAE 2026.
UAE Investment Income Guide: Tax-Free Dividends, Interest, Capital Gains 2026
tax-free investment income in the UAE — no tax on dividends, interest, or capital gains. No withholding tax. UAE as a wealth management hub, DIFC and ADGM free zones for asset management for 2026.
Property & Wealth Tax
No property tax, no wealth tax, and inheritance rules
UAE Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide: No Inheritance or Gift Tax, Wills 2026
UAE inheritance and gift tax — no inheritance tax, no gift tax. Sharia inheritance rules for UAE nationals, free zone wills for expats (DIFC Wills & Probate Registry, ADGM). 2026 update.
UAE Property Tax Guide: No Annual Tax, Dubai 4% Transfer Fee 2026
UAE property taxes — no annual property tax (except Abu Dhabi 0.0025%), Dubai 4% transfer fee at purchase, 5% VAT on commercial property, no capital gains tax on property, annual service charges for 2026.
UAE Rental Income Guide (Tax-Free for Individuals, VAT on Commercial Rents, Transfer Fee 2026)
UAE rental income taxation — 100% tax-free for individuals (no personal income tax), 5% VAT on commercial rents only, real estate transfer fee of 2-4% on purchase, and Ejari registration requirements. UAE 2026.
UAE Wealth Tax Guide: Zero Wealth Tax, No Net Worth Tax, Property Costs 2026
UAE's zero wealth tax environment — no wealth tax, no net worth tax, no property tax. Only property-related costs: Dubai 4% transfer fee, annual service charges. 2026 update.
Employment & Social Charges
GPSSA pension, social contributions, and gratuity
UAE Pension Guide (End of Service Gratuity, GPSSA, DIFC/ADGM Schemes, Savings Plans 2026)
UAE pension and retirement benefits — End of Service Gratuity (lump sum on leaving), GPSSA pension for UAE nationals, DIFC and ADGM occupational pension schemes, and voluntary savings plans available for expats. UAE 2026.
UAE Social Contributions Guide (GPSSA, Health Insurance, End of Service Gratuity 2026)
UAE mandatory social contributions — GPSSA pension at 20% (5% employee + 15% government/employer) for UAE nationals only; no social security for expats; mandatory health insurance via Emirates ID; and End of Service Gratuity defined by UAE Labour Law (21 days per year for first 5 years, 30 days thereafter).
Tools & Calculators
UAE Salary Calculator
No income tax, GPSSA pension for nationals
UAE VAT Calculator
VAT 5% and excise tax 50–100%
UAE Corporate Tax Calculator
CT 9% and free zone rates
UAE Capital Gains Calculator
No capital gains tax in UAE
UAE Property Tax Calculator
Property registration and transfer fees
Compound Interest Calculator
Project investment growth over time
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly mortgage payments
Budget Calculator
50/30/20 budgeting tool