Expatriate tax ebook - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Facts and figures
Pre arrival procedures
Employment visas
Tax year
Income tax rates

Pre arrival procedures
All expatriates will need a entry visa to enter into any Emirates of the UAE. There are various types of visas (visit, tourist, residence, employment) issued by the Department of Naturalisation for long/short terms.

Employers will have to obtain work permits for all the employees, whether national/expatriates. All work permits are issued by The Ministry of Labour upon submission of the relevant documents.

Employment visas

Employment visas are issued for a period of 3 years which are further renewable for a similar period. The Employer will be the sponsor for all employees and have to follow the process with the Department of Naturalisation to obtain the Employment visa and work permits for their employees. Employee will have to provide the Employer attested certificates of qualification for the respective category for obtaining the work permits.
Once the Employment visa has been stamped on the Employees passport, he can sponsor his spouse and children provided he satisfies the family sponsorship requirements.

Tax year
No tax applicable

Income Tax Rates
No income tax applicable

Information about United Arab Emirates:

Last updated November 2009

Please be aware that the data included in this expatriate tax e-book is correct at the time of publication. Please do not act on the information contained within this e-book without first seeking expert, professional advice.
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