Are you required to deduct income tax from your employees in the UAE?
In this video, we break down whether payroll in the UAE includes any statutory income tax deductions for employees—especially expats—and clarify what obligations employers really have. If you're an HR professional, business owner, or expat employee in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any UAE free zone, this video is for you.
Learn why the UAE continues to offer tax-free salaries, what the exceptions are (like Emirati pensions and DIFC’s DEWS program), and how your payroll should be structured according to UAE labor law.
📌 Key Points the Video Includes
No income tax deduction for expat employees in the UAE
Tax-free salaries explained under UAE law
Only Emirati employees are subject to pension deductions
DIFC DEWS program mentioned as a special case
Importance of understanding local labor law
Payroll structure in UAE mainland and free zones
Clarification for expat business owners and HR teams
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