Dubai (UAE)
Coming soonNo personal income tax, a global business hub and long-term residence via company or Golden Visa.
Good for:EntrepreneursInvestorsDigital nomads
At a glance
- Income tax (top)
- 0 %
- Corporate tax
- 9 %
- Dividends & capital
- 0 %
- Foreign income
- tax-free
- Minimum stay
- no fixed minimum
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At a glance
Is Dubai (UAE) right for you?
Advantages
- No personal income tax on salaries, dividends or capital gains
- Corporate tax 9 % only on profit above AED 375,000; qualifying free zone income can be taxed at 0 %
- Residence visa through your own free zone company; 10-year Golden Visa for investors and qualified profiles
- Very safe, excellent infrastructure and flight connections
What you should know
- High cost of living and annual company and visa renewal costs
- A UAE tax residency certificate requires real presence (generally 183 days, or 90 days under conditions)
Who it suits
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
- Digital nomads
Less suited for
- People on a tight budget – rent and setup costs are high
- Anyone who wants a residence without spending real time there
Taxes & facts
Taxes and legal facts
Facts at a glance
As of 2026- Income tax (top)
- 0 %
- Corporate tax
- 9 %
- Dividends & capital
- 0 %
- Foreign income
- tax-free
- Special regime
- No personal income tax; free zone companies can pay 0 % on qualifying income
- Tax residency
- Tax residency certificate with 183 days of presence, or 90 days with a residence visa and local ties
- Wealth tax
- none
- Inheritance tax
- none
Simplified headline figures from public sources, without guarantee.
Editorial draft – being verified with local providersUpdated October 25, 2026
Sources: UAE Ministry of Finance – Corporate Tax · UAE Government – Golden Visa · UK FCDO – foreign travel advice (safety)
Living there
Living there
Healthcare
High-quality private hospitals; health insurance is mandatory for residents in Dubai.
Safety
Very low crime rates; strict laws on alcohol, drugs and public conduct apply.
Cost of living
High living costs, especially rent and international schools.
Your Dubai (UAE) relocation checklist (PDF)
Everything to do before you leave and after you arrive – deregistration, insurance, taxes, documents – in the right order.
- Tailored to your home country
- Free with your ResidencyHub account
- Updated when rules change
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Your roadmap
Typical steps
Estimated costs and durations; your provider confirms the details for your case.
- 1Residence visa~21 days—~21 days
- 2Medical fitness test & biometrics~3 days$100 – $250~3 days
- 3Emirates ID~14 days$100 – $300~14 days
- 4Health insurance~3 days—~3 days
Sum of the estimated cost ranges; some steps can run in parallel.Editorial draft – being verified with local providers
Expat updates
Changes that matter when you move: tax, residency, cost of living, banking. Summarised by ResidencyHub, each with its source.
No updates yet for this country.
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General information, not tax or legal advice. Rates are simplified headline figures; your individual case is assessed by a licensed professional.