✦ Cost of living
United Arab Emirates
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in United Arab Emirates.
▤ Taxes
0%
Income tax
none
5%
VAT / sales
9%
Corporate
0%
Capital gains
$3,500
Avg net salary
per month
79 yr
Life expectancy
✈ Visas & residency
Employer visas, freelance permits, and the 10-year Golden Visa.
✈ Visa on arrival for many; residence tied to job or property.
Golden Visainvestment
10 years for investors/talent.
Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visadigital-nomad
1-year, remote income.
Employment Residence Visawork