Tax planning for expats in the UAE

As an expat living in the UAE, tax planning is a crucial part of your overall financial strategy. While the UAE offers the benefit of no personal income tax, many expatriates remain tax-resident elsewhere—especially in their home country. That means, as an expat, your financial decisions today could still carry cross-border tax implications for your income, investments, or retirement plans.

At St. James’s Place, we offer tailored tax planning for expats and internationally mobile professionals living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE. From understanding your tax residency status, to managing cross-border tax exposure or preparing for inheritance tax or capital gains tax, we’ll help you use available allowances, exemptions, and tax-efficient structures to protect and grow your wealth.

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Please note that past performance is not an indicative of future performance, and the value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.

The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individual circumstances. You are advised to seek independent tax advice from suitably qualified professionals before making any decision as to the tax implications of any investment.