Resident Tax Information
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most progressive countries when it comes to taxes. There are no legal laws for personal tax residence or income, but there's an active Double Tax Treaty (DTT) in place which allows any individual who wants their own certificate confirming they've met all criteria requirements with UAE Federal Tax Authority and can thus be issued a residency permit from them as well
Social Security
The United Arab Emirates has two social security systems for its citizens. One that applies only to UAE residents, and another which covers non-GCC members like Egyptians or Saudis who work in the country but don't hold citizenship there—and must therefore rely on their own government's programs instead.
The country's social security system was created by an emir with policies put into place to protect workers' rights as well provide them benefits such medical care or retirement funds- which are available only through employment
Statutory Benefits
Statutory benefits in UAE are mentioned below:
UAE Social Security
The employee's share of the social security contribution is 15%. The employer contributes 12.25%, while governments chip in with a six percent payment on each worker's behalf - for an total 20% contribution from all parties involved, which can increase up to 26%.
Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC) Employee
The DEWS is a workplace saving scheme that only the employer contributes to at an effective rate of 5.83% or 8%.
Maternity Leave
The UAE guarantees female employees 60 days of paid maternity leave and up to 6 months after the birth of their child.
Study Leave
Any employee studying under any institution which is UAE certified can avail of 10 days per year of paid leave for examinations.
Fringe Benefits
In UAE, fringes benefits are given to employees. These can be either monetary or non-monetary depending on the business requirements and budgets set for providing them as well as what goals one might want their company reach through this practice of offering perks that help attract quality staff members who will work hard towards achieving those objectives.
- Assistance for relocation
- Private healthcare insurance
- Severance pay (Gratuity pay)
- Transportation Allowances
- Educational Leaves
- Hajj and Umrah Leaves
- Return Ticket allowances
- Paid Leave
Exempt Benefits
Exempt Benefits in UAE are as follows;
- Mobile and Internet bills allowances
Long-term Incentives
The long-term incentives given to employees in the United Arab Emirates are an example of how that country stands out as one with unique, creative ideas.
DEWS (Dubai International Finance Centre Employee Workplace Saving Scheme)
DEWS was introduced as a way to replace the End Of Service Gratuity benefit, which ensures that employees will get one-time payments after completion of employment. The employer contributes at 5% or 8%, depending on an employee’s base salary and benefits package provided by them.