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United Arab Emirates
Zero income tax, international hub
Zero TaxNon-EUEnglish-speaking
Dubai and the UAE attract with their complete absence of income tax. It's an international business hub with world-class infrastructure.
Key figures
Studio rent
1 200-2 000 €
Monthly budget
3 000-5 000 €
Tax
9% IS (>375k AED)
Flight from Paris
6h30
Avg. temperature
28°C
Language
Arabic / English
Time zone
Paris +3h
Population
9,4M
Indicators
Cost of living
3
Tax burden
10
Quality of life
7
Safety
9
Healthcare
8
Climate
4
Infrastructure
10
Expat community
8
Visa access
5
English
9
Comparison with France
| France | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 0-45% | 0% | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 1 200-2 000 € | |
| Infrastructure | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
| Summer climate | 25°C | 42°C |
Advantages
- •Zero personal income tax
- •Exceptional modern infrastructure
- •International hub (flights worldwide)
- •High safety
- •Dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem
Points of attention
- •High cost of living (housing, education)
- •Very hot summers (40°C+)
- •Different culture to adapt to
- •Visa tied to employment or business
Visa
Residence visa required. Options: employee visa, freelance/entrepreneur visa, investor visa, or Golden Visa (real estate investment).
Taxation
Zero personal income tax. 5% VAT. 9% corporate tax since 2023 (above 375k AED).
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €3,000-5,000 in Dubai. Studio rent: €1,200-2,000 in central areas.
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