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As an expat in the UAE, you’ll enjoy tax-free income, a high standard of living, and access to a multicultural community in one of the world’s most modern and fast-paced countries.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to UAE from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, double tax treaties and tax return obligations.
GTC recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
if you spend more than 182 days in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if you are present in the UAE on more than 90 days, have a home, visa and exercise work in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your ties are located in Mexico and 50% of your income arising in Mexico during the tax year.
if your main residence is located in the UAE during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
if you spend more than 182 days in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if you are registered with the Italian resident population.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are present in the UAE on more than 90 days, have a home, visa and exercise work in the UAE during any 12 month period.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your main residence is located in the UAE during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in the UAE, you may find the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income.
Double taxation agreements may remove the source countries taxing right and thus, enable you to receive incomes tax free globally.
At present, the UAE has 140 double taxation agreements signed.
