Every year around February, the same message shows up in half a dozen NRI WhatsApp groups. Someone has just seen their tax slab hit 30%, added surcharge and cess on top of it, and typed some version of “I’m moving to Dubai, this is ridiculous.” Most of them don’t move. The ones who do often
Inspired by an observation by Manuraaj Garg, shared on LinkedIn Manuraaj Garg just got back from Dubai with tremendous experience. And somewhere between paying for parking, tapping his card at a Salik toll, and noticing a price tag on a pair of Nike shoes, something ticked him. It was an insight so sharp and so
The UAE is not a zero-tax country anymore. While there’s no personal income tax, businesses and individuals What happens to somebody outside the UAE that tries to avoid taxes? Although the UAE does not have personal income tax, businesses and individuals in the UAE are taxed through Value Added Tax (VAT) at 5%, corporate tax
Tax Registration in the UAE: Step-by-Step Process In the UAE, a businessperson must first complete online tax registration through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) EmaraTax portal. However, depending upon which taxes you are going to register for, the method for registration could differ. Typically, registration will be for Corporate Tax and, if you meet the
The quick answer yo your question is that there is NO property tax in Dubai — and that is one of the reasons investors love Dubai. Also Read : Renting vs Buying Property in Dubai: A Decision Guide for Indian Expats (2026) In contrast to the U.S., UK and India, where property owners must pay
The initial purchase fee is a big part of what attracts investors to Dubai. One major attraction is that there is no yearly property tax. Also Read : Dubai Property Tax: A Complete Guide for Investors And, unlike many countries that have real estate markets, the government of Dubai has no capital gains tax on
Under UAE laws, individuals (i.e. freelance consultants, sole proprietorship) conducting businesses in the UAE could fall under Corporate Tax. The idea of “tax free Dubai” has been a misnomer. Under UAE law, all individual trade license holders in the UAE have to register and pay corporate tax as long as their annual business turnover is
The Blockbuster Bollywood movie Dhurandhar part-1 emerged as one of the top Indian films of 2025, surpassing ₹1,100 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
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 “tax-free Dubai” belief, natural persons with a UAE trade license must register for corporate tax if their annual business turnover exceeds AED
In this Dubai VAT Guide 2026, we explain the UAE’s 5% VAT system, registration thresholds, free zone rules, and compliance requirements in clear, practical terms and more. Dubai (and the UAE) operates a 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) system introduced in 2018. This guide explains the legal framework (Federal VAT law and regulations), what supplies are