Relocation Tax Calculator
Calculate potential tax savings when moving to another country
203+ Countries
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7 Income Types
salary to corporate
Risk Warnings
exit taxes & more
Business Support
corporate relocation
Your Details
Employee with standard salary
$33K
You could save 81.3% less in taxes
Tax Comparison
Current Country
United States
Destination Country
United Arab Emirates
5-Year Projection
Stay in United States
$200K
total taxes over 5 years
Move to United Arab Emirates
$38K
total taxes over 5 years
5-Year Difference
+$163K
potential savings
Important Warnings
US Citizenship-Based Taxation
US citizens and permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income regardless of where they live. You will need to file US taxes annually and may owe taxes to both countries. Consider the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and Foreign Tax Credit.
Things to Consider
Tax Residency Transition
Ensure you properly terminate tax residency in United States before establishing residency in United Arab Emirates. Overlapping residency can result in taxation by both countries.
No Major Tax Treaty
United States and United Arab Emirates may not have a comprehensive tax treaty. This could affect withholding rates on cross-border payments and pension transfers.
Additional Considerations
- United Arab Emirates residency rule: The UAE does not tax individuals on income, so tax residency primarily matters for the purposes of claiming treaty benefits and certifying tax status to other jurisdictions. Under Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022, an individual is considered a UAE tax resident if they have their primary place of residence and center of financial and personal interests in the UAE, or if they are physically present in the UAE for 183 days or more within a 12-month period. UAE tax residency certificates can be obtained from the Federal Tax Authority for use in claiming treaty benefits abroad.
- Check for social security totalization agreements between United States and United Arab Emirates to avoid double contributions and preserve benefits.
- UAE has no personal income tax, but businesses must comply with the new 9% corporate tax effective 2023.
This calculator provides estimates based on general tax rates and rules. Actual tax liability depends on many factors including deductions, credits, specific income sources, and individual circumstances. Tax laws change frequently. Always consult qualified tax professionals in both your origin and destination countries before making relocation decisions.