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How much could you save by moving to Dubai?

The UAE levies zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero tax on dividends. Enter your current income below to see your estimated annual saving.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai really tax-free for UK residents?: Yes — the UAE levies zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero tax on dividends or interest. Once you establish UAE tax residency (typically by spending 183+ days per year in the UAE and cutting your ties to your home country), you are no longer subject to your home country's personal tax regime. UK residents must also meet HMRC's statutory residence test criteria to lose UK tax residency.
How long do I need to live in Dubai to become tax resident?: The UAE requires 183 days of physical presence per calendar year to qualify as a UAE tax resident. In practice, most advisors recommend spending at least 183 days in the UAE and fewer than 90 days in your home country to establish a clean break. The specific rules vary by nationality — UK citizens are subject to HMRC's Statutory Residence Test, which has additional conditions around ties to the UK.
Do I have to give up UK citizenship to stop paying UK tax?: No. You do not need to give up your British passport or citizenship. You only need to become non-UK resident for tax purposes, which is a separate legal status. Many thousands of British nationals live in Dubai and pay no UK income tax while retaining full British citizenship.
Does the UAE have capital gains tax?: No. The UAE does not levy capital gains tax on individuals. This includes gains from shares, property, cryptocurrency, and business disposals. However, if you remain tax resident in your home country, your home country's capital gains rules may still apply to gains realised while you were resident there.
How accurate is this calculator?: The calculator provides indicative estimates based on published tax rates for each country. It does not account for personal allowances, deductions, treaty benefits, or complex situations such as carried interest, trusts, or cross-border income. The results are intended as a starting point for a conversation with a qualified tax adviser — not as formal tax advice.