Tax, side by side

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ύ Uruguay
Top Personal Tax Rate
0%Lower
36%
Corporate Tax Rate
9%Lower
25%
Capital Gains Tax
0%
0-12%
Dividend Tax
0%Lower
12%
Foreign Income
Exempt
Territorial
Residency Days
183 days
183 days
Wealth Tax
None
Yes
Inheritance Tax
None
None
VAT/GST
5%Lower
22%
Withholding (Dividends)
0%
7%
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Living there, side by side

Live score (tax + life)
85/100
72/100
Main expat city
Dubai
Montevideo
Monthly budget (one person)
~$4,500
~$2,500
Safety
87/100
62/100
Healthcare
85/100
74/100
English
85/100
45/100
Internet
315 Mbps
230 Mbps
Newcomer regime
None
Tax Holiday β€” 10-Year Foreign-Income Exemption (2026 rules) (0%)

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