Country tax profile · 2026
United Arab Emirates income tax
How United Arab Emirates treats income
United Arab Emirates levies no personal income tax on residents. No personal income tax (Virtual Working visa).
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for United Arab Emirates and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How United Arab Emirates's income tax compares
United Arab Emirates's top income tax of 0% is the 180th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a Asia average of 23.4%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Vatican City (0%) · Qatar (0%) · Bahrain (0%) · Oman (0%) · Saudi Arabia (0%) · Kuwait (0%)
Who is a tax resident of United Arab Emirates?
Physical presence of 183+ days in UAE in a 12-month period, or 90+ days with a permanent home/employment, or usual/principal place of residence and centre of financial interests in the UAE.
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What is the income tax rate in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates levies no personal income tax on residents. No personal income tax (Virtual Working visa).