Taxation

The UAE does not levy income tax on individuals. However, it levies corporate tax on oil companies and foreign banks. Excise tax is levied on specific goods which are typically harmful to human health or the environment. Value Added Tax is levied on a majority of goods and services.


Do you have a query about tax in the UAE?

The UAE applied excise tax on 1 October 2017 and plans to launch value added tax (VAT) on 1 January 2018. If you have any enquiries regarding tax registration or application, contact Federal Tax Authority via the link below and get the answers you need.

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