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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
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UAE Tax Facts

— 2026
Personal 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