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Dubai Daily E34: Tax Optimization for International Investors
Welcome to Dubai Daily, your essential morning briefing on Dubai's real estate market.
🎙️ EPISODE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive guide to tax optimization for international property investors covering Dubai's zero-tax advantages, comparison with major global cities, UAE corporate tax implications, Golden Visa tax residency benefits, and optimal structuring strategies.
📊 KEY TOPICS COVERED
• Dubai's tax advantages (zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance tax, zero property/wealth tax, 5% VAT)
• Comparison with major cities (London 45% income tax/24-28% CGT; New York 51% income tax/37% CGT; Singapore 24% income tax; Hong Kong 17% income tax)
• UAE corporate tax 9% (individual investors exempt, corporate ownership 9% on rental income >AED 375K, capital gains tax-free)
• Golden Visa & tax residency (AED 2M+ investment = 10-year renewable Golden Visa, UAE tax residency, family sponsorship, no minimum days requirement)
• Optimal structuring (personal ownership best for most: zero tax/simplicity/Golden Visa eligible; corporate ownership only if annual net rental >AED 375K)
• Tax optimization strategies (establish UAE tax residency through Golden Visa, hold property in personal name, document all transactions, leverage inheritance tax-free environment)
• Tax savings example (AED 5M investment 7% yield 5 years: Dubai 100% after-tax return vs London 40% reduction vs New York 50% reduction)
💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Dubai offers zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero inheritance tax on property
• International comparison shows 40-50% higher after-tax returns in Dubai vs London/New York
• Individual property investors exempt from UAE's 9% corporate tax (corporate ownership only if rental >AED 375K)
• Golden Visa (AED 2M+ investment) provides UAE tax residency reducing home country obligations
• Personal ownership optimal for most investors: zero tax, simplicity, Golden Visa eligible
📈 DATA SOURCES
Federal Tax Authority UAE | Golden Visa Program | International Tax Comparison Data | December 2025
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📞 CONTACT PARAG KUNDALWAL | CONSULTAA
Founder & CEO, Consultaa - Dubai Real Estate Consulting & Global Capital Advisory
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paragkundalwal/
🌐 Website: https://consultaadxb.com
📧 Email: mailto:[email protected]
📱 Phone: tel:+971585964631
Dubai Daily airs Monday to Friday at 7:00 AM Dubai time.
Subscribe for your daily dose of Dubai real estate intelligence.
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By Parag KundalwalWelcome to Dubai Daily, your essential morning briefing on Dubai's real estate market.
🎙️ EPISODE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive guide to tax optimization for international property investors covering Dubai's zero-tax advantages, comparison with major global cities, UAE corporate tax implications, Golden Visa tax residency benefits, and optimal structuring strategies.
📊 KEY TOPICS COVERED
• Dubai's tax advantages (zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance tax, zero property/wealth tax, 5% VAT)
• Comparison with major cities (London 45% income tax/24-28% CGT; New York 51% income tax/37% CGT; Singapore 24% income tax; Hong Kong 17% income tax)
• UAE corporate tax 9% (individual investors exempt, corporate ownership 9% on rental income >AED 375K, capital gains tax-free)
• Golden Visa & tax residency (AED 2M+ investment = 10-year renewable Golden Visa, UAE tax residency, family sponsorship, no minimum days requirement)
• Optimal structuring (personal ownership best for most: zero tax/simplicity/Golden Visa eligible; corporate ownership only if annual net rental >AED 375K)
• Tax optimization strategies (establish UAE tax residency through Golden Visa, hold property in personal name, document all transactions, leverage inheritance tax-free environment)
• Tax savings example (AED 5M investment 7% yield 5 years: Dubai 100% after-tax return vs London 40% reduction vs New York 50% reduction)
💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Dubai offers zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero inheritance tax on property
• International comparison shows 40-50% higher after-tax returns in Dubai vs London/New York
• Individual property investors exempt from UAE's 9% corporate tax (corporate ownership only if rental >AED 375K)
• Golden Visa (AED 2M+ investment) provides UAE tax residency reducing home country obligations
• Personal ownership optimal for most investors: zero tax, simplicity, Golden Visa eligible
📈 DATA SOURCES
Federal Tax Authority UAE | Golden Visa Program | International Tax Comparison Data | December 2025
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📞 CONTACT PARAG KUNDALWAL | CONSULTAA
Founder & CEO, Consultaa - Dubai Real Estate Consulting & Global Capital Advisory
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paragkundalwal/
🌐 Website: https://consultaadxb.com
📧 Email: mailto:[email protected]
📱 Phone: tel:+971585964631
Dubai Daily airs Monday to Friday at 7:00 AM Dubai time.
Subscribe for your daily dose of Dubai real estate intelligence.