Cross-Border Taxation
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 Contrary to the outdated “tax-free Dubai” belief, natural persons with a UAE trade license must register for corporate tax if their annual business turnover exceeds AED
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. India’s Income-tax Act exempts the first ₹2.5 lakh of Indian income (₹3 lakh under the new regime) for
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
“Are salaries in Dubai tax-free in 2026” is one question which most people thinking for going to Dubai seems to ask. The UAE does not levy personal income tax on salaries. In that sense, salaries in Dubai are legally untaxed by UAE authorities. However, for Indian nationals this does not automatically mean take-home pay is
A lot of people wonder what the Highest Software Engineer Salary in Dubai is. Let me answer this as simple as possible. Software engineer salaries in Dubai can be much higher than in India, especially at senior levels. Data from regional salary surveys indicates that the top reported software-engineer salary in Dubai is on the
If you are physically working from India for a Dubai company, then you might question, “is my UAE salary taxable in India”, because tax law looks at where the work is performed, not where the money is deposited. For thousands of Indians working remotely for Dubai companies, one assumption feels safe: “My salary is credited
Dubai NRIs seeking RNOR status in India is a concept which must be familiarized by Indians planning back to move from Dubai. Indians moving back from the UAE often wonder how India taxes their income. The key category is Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) under Indian law. A returning Dubai NRI may qualify as
The Indian Income Tax Act 1961 for NRIs living in Dubai, still governs tax on any Indian‑source income. Many NRIs assume that moving to a “tax‑free” country like the UAE means all income escapes Indian tax. In reality, Indian tax law defines residency by actual days spent in India, not by visa status. A non‑resident
To understand Global income taxation for Indians, one must know that UAE residents enjoy 0% tax on salaries, but Indians in Dubai don’t have the same privilege and must watch India’s residency-based rules. In India, a person’s residential status (Resident vs RNOR vs NRI) determines taxability of global income. A full Resident (ROR) owes tax