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United Arab Emirates
0% personal income tax · No capital gains tax · Corporate tax 9% (businesses only)
0%
Personal Income Tax
None (individuals)
Capital Gains Tax
9% above AED 375,000
Corporate Tax
UAE Tax Facts
— 2026Personal Income Tax
0% no salary tax
Capital Gains Tax
None (individuals)
Corporate Tax
9% above AED 375,000
VAT Rate
5%
Inheritance Tax
None
Wealth Tax
None
Quick Country Comparison
— at $100,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs UAE |
|---|---|---|---|
 UAE | $100,000 | 0% | — |
 Singapore | $78,000 | 22.0% | −$22,000 |
 United Kingdom | $68,600 | 31.4% | −$31,400 |
 Germany | $56,300 | 43.7% | −$43,700 |
UAE: 0% personal income tax. Singapore: income tax + CPF employee (20%). UK: income tax + NI. Germany: income tax + employee social contributions. Illustrative cross-country comparison — shows what each tax system takes from the same gross. Not tax advice.
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Last Updated: May 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc