United Arab Emirates Income Tax Calculator2026
Currency: AED (AED)
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Annual Take-Home — 2026
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No personal income tax in the UAE — your take-home equals your gross income.
Estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional or the official tax authority.
About United Arab Emirates's tax system
The UAE levies no personal income tax on wages. A 5% VAT applies on most goods and services, and a 9% corporate tax applies to business profits above AED 375,000. End-of-service gratuity and (for nationals) GPSSA pension contributions are the main payroll items.
- No personal income tax — but check your home-country worldwide taxation rules.
- End-of-service gratuity (≥21 days/year of pay) is a key benefit for expats.
- 9% corporate tax applies above AED 375k profit; freelancers should check eligibility.
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United Arab Emirates tax system at a glance
United Arab Emirates uses a flat income-tax schedule for 2026. The currency is AED (AED).
- Top marginal rate: 0.0% on the highest slice of income.
Income tax brackets
No income tax in this range.
Source: UAE Federal Tax Authority — 0% personal income tax
Scope & limitations
- The UAE levies no personal income tax. VAT, corporate tax, and other levies may still apply but are out of scope here.
United Arab Emirates budget calculator
Edit any line to see how much you'd actually save — or the salary you'd need to ask for. Placeholders are rough averages for a single professional in a mid-to-large city.
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