UAE Income Tax: Zero for Everyone
The United Arab Emirates has no personal income tax. This applies to all employees — both UAE nationals and expatriates — working in the UAE. Your gross salary is your net salary. There are no deductions for income tax, national insurance, or social security contributions for expat workers.
This is one of the primary reasons the UAE attracts skilled workers from around the world. An AED 15,000 monthly salary in Dubai is AED 15,000 in the bank — compared to the same salary in the UK, where income tax and National Insurance could reduce take-home pay by 30-40%.
What About UAE Corporate Tax?
In 2023, the UAE introduced a 9% Corporate Tax on business profits above AED 375,000 per year. This is a business tax — not a personal income tax. Employees are unaffected. Freelancers and sole traders may be affected — use our Freelancer Tax Calculator for that scenario.
UAE Nationals and GPSSA
UAE nationals employed in the private sector contribute 5% of their basic salary to the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). Employers contribute a further 12.5%. This is the only mandatory salary deduction in the UAE's private sector.