Tax Advisor & International Tax Expert
0% income tax. Free Zones. Golden Visa.
Dubai has transformed within just a few decades from a desert emirate into a global business hub. For entrepreneurs from the UK, the appeal is straightforward: 0% personal income tax. But since June 2023, the tax picture has changed – and the consequences are more significant than many people realise.
Corporate Tax
Income Tax (top rate)
Capital Gains Tax
Dividend Tax
VAT
Inheritance Tax
The introduction of 9% corporate tax in June 2023 has shifted Dubai's position, but it hasn't made it unattractive. The threshold of AED 375,000 (roughly £80,000) means smaller businesses still pay 0%. In a Free Zone, the effective tax rate on qualifying income can remain at 0%. One important consideration for British nationals relocating: whilst the UK maintains its double tax agreement with the UAE, how you structure your affairs matters enormously for HMRC compliance.
Tax framework conditions compared
Corporate Tax
Income Tax (top rate)
Capital Gains Tax
Dividend Tax
Compare estimated corporate tax on your business profits.
€200,000
Estimated annual savings
€82,625
82% less tax
Net after tax
€182,000
instead of €99,375
Simplified illustration. Actual tax burden depends on individual factors.
Every case is different. Tell me about yours – the initial assessment is free.
Enquire nowDubai offers impressive infrastructure, political stability and an international business community. The city sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Living costs are higher than Malta or Cyprus, but the absence of income tax goes some way to offsetting that. A Golden Visa (from AED 2 million investment) gives you long-term residency security. Worth knowing: from June to September it's extremely hot – many expats head back to Europe for the summer.
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