UAE Corporate Tax Explained for Indians (2026 Update): Who Pays, Who Is Exempt, and How It Actually Works

UAE Corporate Tax explained for Indians 2026 showing 0 percent 9 percent and 15 percent tax rates with Dubai skyline

The UAE’s federal corporate tax regime took effect in mid-2023, transforming its once tax-free business landscape. Under this system, most companies and business activities in the UAE now pay tax on profits, with Indian expatriates and investors among those affected. By 2025, the framework stipulates a base tax rate of 0% on the initial AED

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