Do Americans pay tax while living in Dubai?
Dubai has no personal income tax, but some taxes and fees apply:
VAT: 5% on most goods and services (few exemptions).
Corporate tax: 9% on profits exceeding AED 375,000 for businesses; individuals with turnover under AED 1 million are exempt.
Dubai housing fee: 5% of annual rent, charged via DEWA (utilities bill), usually paid by tenants.
Property registration fee: 4% of property value in Dubai (DLD), 2% in Abu Dhabi, paid to local authorities.
Hotel & tourism tax: 7–20 AED (~$2–$5.50) per night; hotel sales (food, beverages, services) also subject to 7% municipality fee.
VAT: 5% on most goods and services (few exemptions).
Corporate tax: 9% on profits exceeding AED 375,000 for businesses; individuals with turnover under AED 1 million are exempt.
Dubai housing fee: 5% of annual rent, charged via DEWA (utilities bill), usually paid by tenants.
Property registration fee: 4% of property value in Dubai (DLD), 2% in Abu Dhabi, paid to local authorities.
Hotel & tourism tax: 7–20 AED (~$2–$5.50) per night; hotel sales (food, beverages, services) also subject to 7% municipality fee.
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