Qatar or United Arab Emirates: which taxes less?

Both tax systems side by side, headline rates and the gap between them.

Level pegging: Qatar and United Arab Emirates weigh about the same on the taxpayer.

Qatar

8.9/10

12th of 217

Tax Qatar United Arab Emirates Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 10% 9% +1.0 points
Personal income tax top bracket 0% 0% Same rate
VAT standard rate 5% 5% Same rate

Detailed schedules

Corporate income tax

Qatar

General regime share of profit for foreign partners 10%
Companies owned by Gulf nationals 0%
Multinational groups revenue over 750 M€, from 2025 15%
Oil and gas special agreements 35%

United Arab Emirates

Profit up to AED 375,000 0%
Profit above AED 375,000 9%
Multinational groups revenue above €750M, since 2025 15%
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