As an expat in the UAE, you’ll enjoy tax-free income, a high standard of living, and access to a multicultural community in one of the world’s most modern and fast-paced countries.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to UAE from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, double tax treaties and tax return obligations.
TaxPilot recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
The UAE follows a zero taxation model. You will not pay tax on personal income sources.
if you spend more than 182 days in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if you are present in the UAE on more than 90 days, have a home, visa and exercise work in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if your main residence is located in the UAE during the tax year.
Tax on property and share sales
Tax on value of owned assets
Tax on assets passed to heirs
Tax to contribute to state welfare
If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in the UAE, you may find the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income.
Double taxation agreements may remove the source countries taxing right and thus, enable you to receive incomes tax free globally.
At present, the UAE has 140 double taxation agreements signed.
