Taxes
UAE — Tax: Wealth Tax (None)
The UAE has no wealth tax — there is no annual levy on an individual's net worth, total assets, or property holdings at the federal or emirate level. This is consistent with the UAE's broader zero personal-tax framework (no personal income tax, no capital gains tax for individuals). High-net-worth residents are not subject to any recurring tax on their overall wealth; property owners pay one-off transfer fees on purchase and municipal service charges, not an ongoing wealth-based levy.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceFederal Tax Authority (FTA) / Ministry of FinanceLast reviewed: 2026-07-18
Key facts
- No wealth tax exists at the federal or emirate level in the UAE.
- Consistent with the UAE's zero personal income tax and zero individual capital gains tax framework.
- Property owners pay one-off transfer fees and municipal service charges, not a recurring wealth-based tax.