Understanding Taxes in Dubai
Dubai offers one of the most tax-friendly environments globally — there is zero personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on employment income. Expatriates (who make up ~90% of Dubai's workforce) keep their entire gross salary. UAE nationals contribute 5% to the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA), with employers contributing 12.5%. While there's no income tax, Dubai has a 5% VAT on goods and services, and a 9% corporate tax was introduced in June 2023 for businesses earning over AED 375,000.