Tax Lawyer in Dubai, UAE
When a global tech firm restructured ahead of new UAE transfer pricing rules, our bilingual tax lawyers led the process—preparing compliant documentation, aligning with ESR, and proactively engaging the FTA to reduce audit risk.
This is how we work: precise, strategic, and fully grounded in UAE tax law.
Fluent in Arabic and English, we advise on VAT, Zakat, corporate tax, and disputes before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee. Whether you’re a multinational, a UAE family office, or a government-linked entity, we deliver tailored, compliant solutions that protect your interests and support your commercial goals.
Comprehensive Tax Services in the UAE
In Dubai, our tax advisory team guides clients from cross-border structuring through to day-to-day compliance—whether navigating UAE corporate tax, preparing for FTA audits, or aligning group operations with local substance and reporting requirements.
Practice Areas of Our Tax Lawyer in Dubai
We advise on corporate tax, VAT, Zakat, customs duties, and the implications of personal income under UAE law—ensuring compliance as tax frameworks evolve.
Our lawyers support cross-border M&A, private equity deals, and restructurings with tax-optimized structuring. We manage disputes from FTA objections to appeals, and build defensible transfer pricing strategies with full functional analysis and documentation.
Clients also rely on us for navigating economic substance rules and aligning operations with local tax law—delivering clear, strategic guidance backed by deep regulatory insight.
Why Clients Trust Our Tax Lawyers in Dubai
Our reputation is built on results, expertise, and deep market knowledge.
- Bilingual lawyers fluent in Arabic and English.
- Experts in cross-border M&A and tax structuring.
- Leading legal insights on corporate and international tax.
- Proven success in litigation and tax disputes.
- Trusted by governments for drafting tax legislation.
We operate from our offices in UAE with a commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and measurable value across every tax engagement.
FAQs about Dubai Tax Laws
Foreigners do not pay personal income tax in Dubai. However, they are subject to the 5% VAT on goods and services. Foreign-owned businesses are also subject to the 9% corporate tax if their annual profits exceed AED 375,000. Additionally, certain foreign-source income may be subject to a 0% withholding tax if it qualifies as state-sourced income under UAE law.
To become a Dubai tax resident, an individual must meet specific criteria set by the UAE authorities. This includes being physically present in the UAE for at least 183 days in 12 months, or for at least 90 days combined with other conditions such as holding a UAE residence visa and having a permanent residence or employment in the UAE.
The tax law in Dubai is governed by the UAE’s federal legislation. As of 2025, the UAE does not impose personal income tax on individuals. However, a 9% corporate tax applies to businesses with annual profits exceeding AED 375,000. Additionally, a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services.
The UAE does not impose income tax on individuals. However, it does levy a 5% value-added tax (VAT) on most goods and services, excise tax on certain harmful products, and corporate tax on business profits.
