{"id":7595,"date":"2023-01-03T04:56:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T04:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:21:27","slug":"tax-system-in-uae-ltart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart","title":{"rendered":"Tax System in United Arab Emirates Taxation in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 1971, The UAE Federation has developed into one of the most significant economies in the Middle East. The Federation has seven emirates that have implemented their tax laws. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are presently applying Tax system in UAE only in a few sectors. The UAE is a tax haven, providing significant tax benefits for those who want to work or set up a business in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a057c82a455d\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Federal_Taxes_in_The_UAE\" title=\"Federal Taxes in The UAE\">Federal Taxes in The UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Income_Tax\" title=\"Income Tax\u00a0\">Income Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Individual_Tax\" title=\"Individual Tax\u00a0\">Individual Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Corporate_Tax\" title=\"Corporate Tax\">Corporate Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Double_Taxation\" title=\"Double Taxation\">Double Taxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Tourist_Facility_Tax\" title=\"Tourist Facility Tax\">Tourist Facility Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Property_Transfer_Tax\" title=\"Property Transfer Tax\u00a0\">Property Transfer Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Inheritance_Tax\" title=\"Inheritance Tax\u00a0\">Inheritance Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#StateRegional_Taxes_in_the_UAE\" title=\"State\/Regional Taxes in the UAE\">State\/Regional Taxes in the UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Free_Trade_Zones\" title=\"Free Trade Zones\">Free Trade Zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Tourism_Fees_per_Emirate\" title=\"Tourism Fees per Emirate\">Tourism Fees per Emirate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Rental_Tax\" title=\"Rental Tax\">Rental Tax<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Taxes_on_Goods_and_Services_VAT_In_the_UAE\" title=\"Taxes on Goods and Services (VAT) In the UAE\">Taxes on Goods and Services (VAT) In the UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#VAT\" title=\"VAT\u00a0\">VAT\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Excise_Tax\" title=\"Excise Tax\u00a0\">Excise Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Refunds_of_VAT_in_The_UAE\" title=\"Refunds of VAT in The UAE\">Refunds of VAT in The UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#UAE_Tax_System_For_Foreigners\" title=\"UAE Tax System For Foreigners\">UAE Tax System For Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Tax_on_Property_and_Wealth_in_The_UAE\" title=\"Tax on Property and Wealth in The UAE\">Tax on Property and Wealth in The UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Capital_Gains_Tax\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax\">Capital Gains Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Transfer_Tax\" title=\"Transfer Tax\u00a0\">Transfer Tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#MunicipalityRental_tax\" title=\"Municipality\/Rental tax\u00a0\">Municipality\/Rental tax\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Stamp_Duty\" title=\"Stamp Duty\u00a0\">Stamp Duty\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Inheritance_Tax_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Inheritance Tax in the UAE\">Inheritance Tax in the UAE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Company_Taxes_and_VAT_Rates_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Company Taxes and VAT Rates in the UAE\u00a0\">Company Taxes and VAT Rates in the UAE\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Excise_Tax_For_Businesses\" title=\"Excise Tax For Businesses\u00a0\">Excise Tax For Businesses\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#VAT_For_Businesses\" title=\"VAT For Businesses\">VAT For Businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Import_and_Export_Taxes_in_The_UAE\" title=\"Import and Export Taxes in The UAE\">Import and Export Taxes in The UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Customs_Duties\" title=\"Customs Duties\">Customs Duties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Tax_Advice_in_The_UAE\" title=\"Tax Advice in The UAE\u00a0\">Tax Advice in The UAE\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Useful_Resources\" title=\"Useful Resources\">Useful Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Short_Facts_About_Income_Tax_in_Dubai\" title=\"Short Facts About Income Tax in Dubai\">Short Facts About Income Tax in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Making_Investments_in_Dubai\" title=\"Making Investments in Dubai\">Making Investments in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#What_is_the_tax_system_in_UAE\" title=\"What is the tax system in UAE?\">What is the tax system in UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Is_UAE_a_tax-free_country\" title=\"Is UAE a tax-free country?\">Is UAE a tax-free country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Why_is_there_no_income_tax_in_Dubai\" title=\"Why is there no income tax in Dubai?\">Why is there no income tax in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#How_much_tax_is_deducted_from_salary_in_UAE\" title=\"How much tax is deducted from salary in UAE?\">How much tax is deducted from salary in UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Do_Foreigners_pay_taxes_in_UAE\" title=\"Do Foreigners pay taxes in UAE?\">Do Foreigners pay taxes in UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tax-system-in-uae-ltart\/#Do_I_need_to_pay_taxes_if_I_work_in_UAE\" title=\"Do I need to pay taxes if I work in UAE?\">Do I need to pay taxes if I work in UAE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Tax_System_in_The_United_Arab_Emirates\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tax System in The United Arab Emirates\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax system in UAE \u2013 or negligible taxes paid \u2013 is one of the leading attractions to the province for many ex-pats. For example, there is no system for corporate and inheritance taxes, income tax paid by employees, and others, which makes it a perfect destination for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal_Taxes_in_The_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Taxes in The UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2150113613-1.jpg\" alt=\"Federal Taxes in the UAE\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2150113613-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2150113613-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2150113613-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the federal taxes in the UAE are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are no individual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxes in the UAE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it does not levy an income tax. Therefore, employees do not file UAE income tax returns. Freelancers and self-employed individuals must be residents of the Emirates to enjoy this benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can avail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social security regime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 17.5% in the UAE with GCC nationality. UAE employees pay 5%, and the employer bears 12.5%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE corporate tax levies only on foreign banks and oil companies. Companies of the UAE are exempt from taxation for a long period. Unless the company is taxable under different income taxes, it does not need to pay corporate tax in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Taxation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Taxation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry is working on expanding its Double Taxation Agreements (DTA) and Bilateral Investments Treaties (BIT) network to increase competitiveness in the UAE. It concluded 193 DTAs and BITs to exempt and reduce taxes on investment and profits from direct and indirect taxes and protect those investments from non-commercial risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE is augmenting its network of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Taxation Agreements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DTA) and Bilateral Investments Treaties (BIT) to boost strategic global alliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_Facility_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist Facility Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE provides world-class tourist facilities. There are different regimes for various tourist facilities. UAE tax rates for hotels, restaurants and resorts are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room rate (10%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Municipality fee (10%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service charge (10%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism fee (6%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City tax (6\u201310%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_Transfer_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property Transfer Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax regime for the transfer of property varies by Emirate. Taxation in Dubai is 4% under regular inheritance ownership. The buyer and seller jointly share the burden, but the buyer pays the transfer fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inheritance_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax system in UAE does not levy inheritance tax. Inheritance is managed according to Islamic Sharia principles if there is no will. If a person passes away without leaving a will, Islamic Sharia law determines how to disburse the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"StateRegional_Taxes_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State\/Regional Taxes in the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three state or regional taxes in the UAE. These include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Trade_Zones\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Trade Zones<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal tax authority UAE allows customs, special tax, and import regimes for<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free-trade zones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Companies are exempt from paying corporate tax and 100% exceptions on import and export taxes for up to 50 years within these special areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourism_Fees_per_Emirate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism Fees per Emirate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxation in Dubai for the hotel may vary. The hotel fee per room for each night of occupancy ranges from AED 7 to AED 20, generally depending on the hotel&#8217;s standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rental_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a difference in rates of taxes when it comes to rented properties. Residential tenants pay an annual rent of 5% in Dubai, while commercial tenants pay an additional rent of 10%. However, UAE nationals do not pay tax on their properties in Abu Dhabi, but their ex-pat companions pay 3%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxes_on_Goods_and_Services_VAT_In_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes on Goods and Services (VAT) In the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taxes-on-Goods-and-Services-VAT-In-the-UAE.jpg\" alt=\"Taxes on Goods and Services (VAT) In the UAE\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taxes-on-Goods-and-Services-VAT-In-the-UAE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taxes-on-Goods-and-Services-VAT-In-the-UAE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taxes-on-Goods-and-Services-VAT-In-the-UAE-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two goods and services taxes in the UAE; these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VAT\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After excluding certain items, the VAT rate is 5% in UAE. The articles on which 0% Vat is levied include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exports outside the GCC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment-grade special metals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly built residential properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excise_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate slab of the indirect taxes in the UAE on goods which are considered harmful to human health are as below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonated drinks (50%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy drinks containing stimulating substances (100%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco and its products include items listed in Schedule 24 of the GCC Common Customs Tariff (100%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refunds_of_VAT_in_The_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refunds of VAT in The UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The provision of a refund of VAT was started in November 2018. Tourists, ex-pats, and residents pay VAT at the point of sale. But they are eligible for a refund if they fall under these conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Goods were bought from a retailer participating in the Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchased goods aren&#8217;t exempted from the Refund Scheme of the FTA UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer intends to leave the USE within 90 days of supply with the goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourists can also get their refunds through a unique device installed at seaports, airports, and border ports. This device allows tourists to submit tax invoices electronically for purchases and copies of their credit cards and passports. The purchase goods must be from the outlets registered in the Refund Scheme,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Tax_System_For_Foreigners\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE Tax System For Foreigners<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an income tax exemption in UAE for foreigners on international pension plans. Common Reporting Standard (CRS) signed by UAE authorises the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_on_Property_and_Wealth_in_The_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax on Property and Wealth in The UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2127128183-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tax on Property and Wealth in the UAE\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2127128183-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2127128183-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_2127128183-1-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some property and wealth taxes in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Gains_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital Gains Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capital gains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taxes in the UAE are levied unless there is an obligation to pay income or banking tax on the sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer Tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer of property is charged with transfer tax that varies by Emirate. In Dubai, it is 4%, relatively higher than in other cities of the Emirates. In Abu Dhabi, this transfer of property tax is 2%.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MunicipalityRental_tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Municipality\/Rental tax\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental taxes in the UAE for residential tenants stand at 5% of their annual rent, while an additional 10% for commercial tenants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamp_Duty\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp Duty\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no regime for stamp duty in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inheritance_Tax_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance Tax in the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Islamic Sharia laws would deal with inheritance if the deceased did not leave a will since there is no inheritance tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Taxes_and_VAT_Rates_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company Taxes and VAT Rates in the UAE\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes in the UAE does not levy any corporation tax. Only companies or foreign banks in the Emirates get imposed with 55% of corporate tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excise_Tax_For_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise Tax For Businesses\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies must file excise taxes in the UAE if they participate in the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise goods import<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise goods production, to be utilised in the UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulating excise goods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise warehouse overseeing the management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VAT_For_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT For Businesses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE tax regime for VAT is 5%. If business supplies and imports range from AED 187,500 to AED 375,000 p.a., it must register for VAT. VAT-registered businesses should keep documents for government observation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_and_Export_Taxes_in_The_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import and Export Taxes in The UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_336054371-1.jpg\" alt=\"Import and Export Taxes in the UAE\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_336054371-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_336054371-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_336054371-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some import and export taxes applied in the UAE:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customs_Duties\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs Duties<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs duties on most items are estimated at 5% of Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value. Some varieties are exempt, but some products have custom duties as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol- 50% duty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco products- 100% customs duty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gasoline &#8211; 5%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Advice_in_The_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Advice in The UAE\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can save a lot in UAE, as there is no income tax, as you do not need to hire an accountant to fill income returns. You can have multiple tax benefits if you start your business journey in UAE. However, large businesses must seek professional financial advice on tax liability. The tax regime and tax benefits by the UAE government work as a big favour for the business involving research and development. Businesses can strategically take advantage of tax exemptions and excel in research.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Resources\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful Resources<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Tax Authority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxation &#8211; The Official Portal of the UAE Government<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double taxation agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Zones | Ministry of Economy &#8211; UAE (moec.gov.ae)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PWC tax report on the UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Facts_About_Income_Tax_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short Facts About Income Tax in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income tax in Dubai<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is incredibly appealing to entrepreneurs; having no income tax is a significant trade edge. Companies and individuals in Dubai can focus more on prospective investments in the firm. The benefit of no income taxes in the UAE attracts global investors to develop their business strategies to keep a balance and approachable business environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_Investments_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making Investments in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are taxes in the UAE on earnings, except for the businesses operating in the oil &amp; gas field. The research and Development domain is benefitted from a higher business valuation, more funding and low competition, along with tax-free merits. The businesses using R&amp;D as their key tool are in standing to boost prices without lowering product demand and sales. Some examples of these businesses are consumer electronics, automotive, software &amp; internet, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors should be careful while investing in the construction, hospitality and food services, financial and insurance sector as taxes fluctuates in these domains. The real estate sector has been gaining popularity lately, and in the coming 10 years, there will be promising returns from selling homes in UAE. The UAE will materialise as one of the world&#8217;s ultimate innovation hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE welcomes people from all over the world to visit and work. Starting your business in UAE is easier than ever before. You will get great financial autonomy in UAE as there are no tax barriers. The taxes in the UAE were designed to attract investors and MNCs to facilitate the economy. The tax system in UAE does not impose a burden on its people and allows them to invest their earnings into more profitable practices. 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Only oil and gas exploration, production companies, and foreign banks are charged with corporate or income tax under different tax laws. Otherwise, UAE is a highly appreciated country for investors. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_UAE_a_tax-free_country\"><\/span>Is UAE a tax-free country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe UAE is mostly tax-free, but in some cases, taxes are levied on the earnings of foreign banks. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_no_income_tax_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Why is there no income tax in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai earns mainly through the oil industry, which is why it does not levy income tax. This no-tax policy attracts businesses worldwide to contribute to UAE's economy. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_tax_is_deducted_from_salary_in_UAE\"><\/span>How much tax is deducted from salary in UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t17.5% of social security is deducted from the overall remuneration of employees of UAE nationals, and for other GCC nationals, it depends on their domestic regulations. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Foreigners_pay_taxes_in_UAE\"><\/span>Do Foreigners pay taxes in UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe UAE tax system does not levy any income tax on any individual, regardless of nationality. 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