Crypto tax in Dubai / UAE
Rules verified in September 2026.
Short term
0%
Long term
0%
Holding period
No tax on gains
Annual allowance
Not applicable
Legislation
Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022
In short
The United Arab Emirates has no personal income tax or capital gains tax for individuals. Dubai is one of the most favorable jurisdictions in the world for crypto, with advanced regulation via VARA.
Key points
- 0% tax on crypto gains
- 0% personal income tax
- VARA regulates exchanges and crypto projects
- UAE tax residency required
- Companies: 9% tax on profits > AED 375k
Calculate on your own history
The rate is only half the problem. To file, you need to match each disposal to the right acquisition under FIFO, convert to your currency at the date of each transaction, and separate short-term from long-term. ChainFolioAI does this from your transactions — connect wallets read-only or import a CSV from your exchange — and exports to PDF or Excel.
Other countries
⚠️ General information, not tax advice. Rules change and your situation may have specifics (residency, professional activity, staking, mining). Confirm with an accountant or your tax authority before filing.