Personal income taxes in the Emirates

There are no taxes or social security contributions applicable to individuals in the United Arab Emirates. Here are the main tax benefits in Dubai for individuals.

The main benefits for individuals

Income and capital gains
  • No income tax.
  • No capital gains tax.
Dividends and social security contributions
  • No tax on dividends received.
  • No social security contributions.
Succession

No inheritance tax.

Other taxes to know about

There are also other types of taxes in Dubai, although they are few compared with those in other countries.

Property tax
Property tax calculated based on a property's value at the Dubai Land Department and paid with the electricity bill - DEWA.
Toll — Salik

Salik road tolls are among the other applicable charges in Dubai.

Miscellaneous taxes

There are also various taxes, notably on the profits of banks and oil companies, as well as on gasoline, etc.