Why Dubai? The Indian Connection Dubai is becoming a very popular destination for people who want to relocate from India. The UAE has one of the largest numbers of Indian expats and there are many formal ties in terms of finance, culture and trade between the two countries. Regardless of whether you have the means
Small Business Relief (SBR) in the UAE Corporate Tax Law allows qualifying small enterprises to treat their taxable income as zero, effectively yielding a 0% tax rate. Introduced under Article 21 of Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 and detailed in Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023, SBR applies to UAE resident businesses (both individuals and companies) whose annual revenue
Since the war is going on, the impact on Dubai real estate could be quite hard in my opinion, at least in the short term, if not too long. There is no doubt after reading all the news that right now there is a supremely strange situation in the real estate market of Gulf. The
The Blockbuster Bollywood movie Dhurandhar part-1 emerged as one of the top Indian films of 2025, surpassing โน1,100 crore in global earnings, even without a release in some Middle Eastern nations. However, the film was never shown in the Gulf countries considering their intricate relationship with Pakistan despite film showing no particular hatred towards any
Dubaiโs real estate boom and international deals demand robust safeguards and they are very much necessary to protect the interest of the country as well. An escrow account in Dubai is a regulated bank account where funds are held by a neutral trustee until transaction conditions are met. In practical terms, Law 8/2007 (Escrow Accounts
The choice between renting vs buying property in Dubai is not simply about lifestyle preferences. For Indian expats relocating to the UAE, it is a strategic financial decision shaped by regulations, transaction costs, mortgage rules, and the expected duration of stay. Dubaiโs rental market is more structured than many newcomers expect, with rule-based rent-increase caps
For decades, Indians have moved to Dubai in search of better career opportunities, tax advantages, and a more global lifestyle. Today, the decision to move to Dubai from India is increasingly driven by wealth planning, tax efficiency, and long-term residency options. Dubai has occupied a unique place in the imagination of Indian professionals, entrepreneurs, and
UAE Corporate Tax for Natural Persons applies when an individual (such as a freelancer or sole proprietor) conducts licensed business activities in the UAE and crosses specific revenue thresholds. Contrary to the outdated โtax-free Dubaiโ belief, natural persons with a UAE trade license must register for corporate tax if their annual business turnover exceeds AED
For Indians living in Dubai, NRI tax rules in India mean you pay Indian tax only on income connected to India. In practice, this means Dubai salary, bank interest or other foreign income remain untaxed in India. Indiaโs Income-tax Act exempts the first โน2.5 lakh of Indian income (โน3 lakh under the new regime) for
In this Dubai VAT Guide 2026, we explain the UAEโs 5% VAT system, registration thresholds, free zone rules, and compliance requirements in clear, practical terms and more. Update, October 2026: the VAT Executive Regulation was amended from 1 October 2026. Read what changes under Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026. Dubai (and the UAE) operates