Country tax profile · 2026
United Arab Emirates VAT / sales tax
How United Arab Emirates taxes VAT / sales
United Arab Emirates charges a standard VAT/GST of 5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
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 VAT / sales tax compares
United Arab Emirates's VAT / sales tax of 5% is the 168th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Asia average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Myanmar (5%) · Canada (5%) · Oman (5%) · Taiwan (5%) · Jersey (5%) · Bhutan (5%)
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 VAT / sales tax rate in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates charges a standard VAT/GST of 5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.