Global Mobility Services
Moving people across borders raises questions for the person and the employer: where tax is due, what payroll obligations follow and whether the company has created a taxable presence. We answer them before the move.
- NoneUAE personal income tax
- Residency, PE, payrollKey issues
- TRC and treatiesTools
How it works in the UAE
The UAE does not tax employment income, but many home countries continue to tax people who move here until they break residency. Employers sending staff abroad can trigger payroll withholding, social security and permanent establishment exposure in the host country.
We review each move from both sides: exit rules in the home country, UAE residency and certificates, the employer’s PE and payroll position and any relevant treaty.
What the service includes
Pre move tax planning
Timing and steps to manage home country tax.
Residency advice
UAE tax residency tests and certificate.
Employer PE review
Whether staff abroad create a taxable presence.
Payroll and social security
Obligations in the host and home country.
Treaty analysis
Using double tax agreements for employment income.
Assignment policies
Policy and cost projections for postings.
Who it is for
- Professionals relocating to the UAE
- UAE employers posting staff abroad
- Foreign employers with remote staff in the UAE
- Families moving assets with them
How we work with you
Facts
Dates, contracts and countries gathered.
Analysis
Tax position on both sides reviewed.
Plan
Written advice with actions and timing.
Support
Certificates and filings handled.
Documents we usually need
- Passport and visa
- Employment or secondment contract
- Travel calendar
- Home country tax returns
We confirm the exact list after a short review, as requirements vary by authority and case.
Questions we hear often
Will I still pay tax at home after moving to Dubai?
That depends on your home country's residency rules and any treaty. Many countries look at days, home and family ties.
Does a remote employee in the UAE create a PE for the employer?
It can, depending on the role, duration and authority to sign contracts.
Can I get a UAE Tax Residency Certificate as an employee?
Yes, if you meet the residency tests. See our tax residency service.
Do you advise employers as well as individuals?
Yes, on assignment policies, PE risk and payroll.
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Get a fixed quote for global mobility services
Tell us a little about your business. We will reply within one business day with what is needed, the timeline and a fixed fee.
- Straight answers from qualified accountants and tax agents
- Fixed fees agreed before we start
- Office in Al Fahidi, Dubai, and support across the UAE
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