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Singapore vs Hong Kong vs United Arab Emirates

3-way tax comparison for 2026

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Singapore

Asia

TerritorialLow Rate
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Hong Kong

Asia

TerritorialLow Rate
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United Arab Emirates

Middle East

Zero TaxLow Rate

Singapore scores

Personal Tax Score85
Business Tax Score88

Hong Kong scores

Personal Tax Score90
Business Tax Score88

United Arab Emirates scores

Personal Tax Score100
Business Tax Score92
CategorySingaporeHong KongUnited Arab Emirates
Top Personal Tax Rate24%17%0%
Corporate Tax Rate17%16.5%9%
Capital Gains Tax0%0%0%
Foreign IncomeTerritorialTerritorialExempt
Residency Days183180183
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST9%0%5%
Withholding (Dividends)0%0%0%

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