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Taxes in the UAE
An overview of the tax system of the United Arab Emirates for businesses and private residents.
The UAE is one of the gentlest tax jurisdictions in the world: there is no personal income tax, and business rates stay low by global standards.
Tax rates in the UAE
- Personal income tax. The UAE does not levy personal income tax.
- Corporate profit tax. The rate is 9%.
- VAT. The standard value added tax rate is 5%.
- Social contributions. The rate set for employees is 5%.
Your actual tax burden depends on the structure of the business, your residency and the type of activity. On a free consultation we go through your situation.
Why businesses choose the UAE
No personal income tax
UAE residents pay no income tax on their personal earnings.
Low profit tax
The corporate tax rate is only 9%, one of the lowest in the world among developed jurisdictions.
Moderate VAT
The standard VAT rate is 5%.
Transparent social contributions
Employees are covered by a flat rate of 5%.
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