UAE
A true zero-tax jurisdiction for individuals with world-class infrastructure. Golden visa from $550K with 10-year renewable residence.
Country details
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Language
- ArabicEnglish
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Population
- 9.9M
- Timezone
- UTC+4
- Immigration Authority
- Official Website
Migration pathways
Residency Visas
Other Pathways
Tax situation
Zero Personal Income Tax
- Eligibility
- Residency
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- None
- Foreign Income
- Exempt
- Capital Gains
- None
- Dividends
- None
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Zero Personal Income Tax |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Residency |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Income Tax | None |
| Foreign Income | Exempt |
| Capital Gains | None |
| Dividends | None |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None |
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Country details
The UAE has no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, and no inheritance tax for individuals, making it one of the world's most tax-efficient jurisdictions for personal wealth. A 9% corporate tax was introduced in 2023 for businesses earning over AED 375K , with various exemptions for qualifying free zone entities.
VAT is 5%. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar.
The UAE's world-class infrastructure, strategic location, international connectivity, and growing financial services sector have positioned Dubai and Abu Dhabi as global wealth management hubs. The business-friendly environment, security, and cosmopolitan lifestyle continue attracting HNWIs from around the world.
The UAE Golden Visa provides 5-10 year renewable residency for investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and exceptional students. Real estate investors must purchase property worth at least AED 2.0M (~USD 545K) for a 10-year visa, with 2025 changes removing the previous 50% down payment interpretation.
Other qualifying routes include AED 2.0M in deposits or an equivalent business investment. The program includes spouses, children, and domestic staff.
The UAE does not offer citizenship to investors; naturalization is extremely rare and discretionary.
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