United Arab Emirates

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with United Arab Emirates. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Federation of Emirates
Population: 9.37 million (2021)
GDP: 415 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 9%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 0%
Major Exports: Crude Petroleum ($58.5B), Refined Petroleum ($42.5B), Gold ($32.8B), Broadcasting Equipment ($16.5B), and Diamonds ($13.6B), exporting mostly to India ($42B), Japan ($24.8B), China ($22.8B), Saudi Arabia ($22.3B), and Iraq ($14.3B)
Major Imports: Gold ($46B), Broadcasting Equipment ($18.5B), Refined Petroleum ($16.7B), Diamonds ($13.6B), and Cars ($9.3B), importing mostly from China ($46.4B), India ($25.4B), United States ($14.9B), Saudi Arabia ($14B), and Germany ($8.44B).

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An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

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An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Government Policy on Foreign Investment in United Arab Emirates

July 12, 2022
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

An Overview of the United Arab Emirates eCommerce Sector

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An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

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September 28, 2021
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

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March 10, 2021
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

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November 6, 2020
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

The Major Exports in United Arab Emirates

September 2, 2019
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Employment Practices and Legislation in United Arab Emirates

August 7, 2019
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Corporate Taxation in United Arab Emirates

July 12, 2019
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Business Associations and Their Role in Economic Growth in United Arab Emirates

May 8, 2019
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Trademark Registration in United Arab Emirates

February 12, 2019
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Advantages of Incorporating in the United Arab Emirates