Tag: Tax

How Japan's joto shotoku zei (capital gains tax) on property sales is calculated: rates, acquisition cost, depreciation, and the primary-residence exemption.

The taxes, registration fees, agency fees and other costs on top of the purchase price when buying property in Japan, with a worked example of each.

UAE tax guide: 0% personal income tax, 9% corporate tax, the 15% global minimum tax (D-MTT), free zone rules, filing deadlines, and Golden Visa residency.

UAE property holding costs explained: Dubai and Abu Dhabi transfer fees, service charges, municipality rental tax, insurance and other costs after buying.

Does the UAE have inheritance tax? How expats can plan wealth transfer, register a DIFC or Abu Dhabi will, and handle international succession and Sharia law.

Dubai free zone tax incentives explained: 0% corporate tax, VAT exemption, tax holidays of up to 50 years, and how to choose the right free zone and register.

Do expats living in the UAE need to declare foreign income? UAE tax residency (183-day rule), what counts as local income, and the documents you may need.

How UAE VAT works and how it affects expats: what's taxed at 5%, what's exempt or zero-rated, tourist refund rules, and its impact on property and rent.

UAE Corporate Tax compliance guide for 2025: EmaraTax registration steps, filing deadlines, transfer pricing documentation rules, and the penalties to avoid.

Abu Dhabi property tax and compliance guide: 2024–2025 Corporate Tax, VAT and registration rules, common penalty traps, and contract risks to check before you invest.