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United Arab Emirates: tax, business and moving facts

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Latest facts

Who leads: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is President.; Official source
Company tax: 0% on profits up to AED 375,000, then 9%; Official source
Personal income tax: None on salaries; Official source
VAT: 5% standard rate; Official source