The full 2026 breakdown of Dubai property purchase costs: DLD 4% transfer fee, agent commission, trustee, mortgage and service charges - with a worked example.
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How to secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by investing in Dubai property in 2026 - thresholds, the new off-plan and mortgage rules, benefits and the step-by-step process.
For individuals, the UAE levies no personal income tax. Day-to-day consumption is taxed with a 5% VAT (among the lowest globally). For companies, a federal corporate tax of 9% applies to profits above AED 375,000 (for financial years starting on/after 1 June 2023), with a domestic 15% top-up for very large multinationals under the OECD rules from 2025. For most high-earning professionals and...
Dubai’s off-plan market is one of the most active in the world. Many investors buy during construction to capture lower entry prices and flexible payment plans — then sell before completion to realise the appreciation early. Selling off-plan (often called an “assignment” or resale) can be a smart way to unlock profit, free up capital or re-align your strategy, provided you understand...