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Taxes in Dubai, Spain and the United Kingdom: a tax guide for Spanish companies and freelancers

Reference guide to corporate tax, personal income tax, tax residency, deductions and double taxation treaties in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and the United Kingdom, kept up to date by the Ibérico tax team. Pick a territory and a topic in the side menu.

United Arab Emirates

General Information

Updated on · 16 December 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a constitutional federation comprised of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Arabic is the official language, although English is widely used in business and daily communication. The official currency is the dirham (AED).

The country has a solid and modern infrastructure, a stable political system and one of the most liberal trade regimes in the Gulf region. These factors have contributed to their positioning as an attractive and relevant place for global companies, both as a regional and international business center.

They are a prominent example of an economy that has successfully diversified, reducing its dependence on the energy sector. A significant part of gross domestic product (GDP) comes from non-oil sectors.

Gestoria Iberico has been operating in the United Arab Emirates for more than seven years, offering specialized services in auditing, business advice, as well as tax and legal services. Our experience in the sector, combined with a deep understanding of local business and regulatory environments in the Middle East, allows us to provide significant value to our customers.

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Tax adviser · Specialist in international taxation and business in the Middle East.

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Legal director and international tax specialist. Former commercial banking director at CaixaBank for 23 years.

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