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The UAE remote-work visa: zero income tax, explained

Dubai's one-year virtual-working visa, the income and document bar, and the tax angle that makes it popular.

Who it's for

The one-year virtual-working programme lets remote employees and business owners live in the UAE while working for a company abroad. You'll need proof of employment or ownership, and income of roughly $3,500/month.

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