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    🇦🇪 UAE

    Zero personal income tax, world-class infrastructure, and a straightforward renewable visa — Dubai is the highest-cost destination on this site, but it's the only one where your take-home stays 100% yours.

    Visa

    Virtual Working Programme

    Max duration

    1 year, renewable indefinitely

    Income requirement

    $3,500/month

    Tax perk

    0% personal income tax on all income, for any resident

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    Requirements, documents, costs, timeline, and common mistakes for the Virtual Working Programme.

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