🇦🇪 Move to United Arab Emirates
Tech Worker Relocation Guide
Median Tech Salary
$65,000
vs US Salary
54%
Quality of Life
4/5
Safety Index
9/10
🌟 Why Move to United Arab Emirates?
- ✓ Zero personal income tax on employment income
- ✓ Tax-free savings potential significantly higher than Western countries
- ✓ Modern infrastructure and very high safety standards
- ✓ Strategic location between Europe and Asia
📄 Visa Options
Employment Visa
Golden Visa
Green Visa
💷 Tax Overview
Zero personal income tax. 9% corporate tax (above 375,000 AED profit, introduced 2023). 5% VAT. No capital gains or wealth tax.
Special regime: Zero personal income tax is the headline benefit. Free zone companies may have additional corporate tax exemptions.
📚 Practical Tips
banking
Emirates NBD, ADCB, or Mashreq. Emirates ID and residence visa required. Many daily transactions still use cash.
housing
Bayut.com, Property Finder, Dubizzle. Annual rent often paid by 1-4 post-dated cheques. DEWA deposit for utilities.
healthcare
Employer must provide health insurance (DHA requirement in Dubai). Quality is high but costs are significant without insurance.
phone
du and Etisalat (e&) are the only two providers. Plans from 100-300 AED/month. VoIP services are restricted.
