Corridor briefing · figures reviewed 16 July 2026

Leaving Ireland for United Arab Emirates: the 2026 tax picture

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Tax delta

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Headline rates orient the move. Each line carries the source and retrieval date used for both country snapshots.

MeasureIrelandUnited Arab Emirates
Wealth tax
No — the paid brief researches this livePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Ireland, Individual
No — the paid brief researches this livePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - United Arab Emirates Individual
Inheritance tax
Yes — Capital Acquisitions Tax 33% above group thresholdsPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Ireland, Individual
No — the paid brief researches this livePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - United Arab Emirates Individual
Exit tax
No — the paid brief researches this livePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Ireland, Individual
No — the paid brief researches this livePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - United Arab Emirates Individual
Departure exposure

What leaving Ireland triggers.

The snapshot records no general personal exit tax.

the paid brief researches this live. Confirm the treatment of your residence history, assets and retained income with your advisor.

Destination position

What United Arab Emirates offers.

No personal income tax; 9% corporate tax on business turnover > AED 1m.

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Treaty status

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Corridor FAQ

Direct answers for this move.

Does Ireland tax me after I leave?

Source-country rules can still preserve Ireland taxing rights after departure. The snapshot records no general personal exit tax; the paid brief checks your residence history, retained income and assets live.

What is the income tax rate in United Arab Emirates?

The snapshot records a top personal income-tax rate of 0%. Your effective rate depends on income type, residency and any available regime.

How are capital gains taxed in United Arab Emirates?

The snapshot records a headline capital-gains rate of 0%. Asset-specific exemptions and local-source rules can change the payable result.

What happens to my Ireland property?

Ireland-source property can remain within Ireland tax and reporting rules after you move. The dataset has no property-specific corridor figure, so the paid brief researches this live for your property type, ownership and disposal plan.

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