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UAE may relax tax residency rules so expats keep status after Iran conflict

International
Published on 24 April 2026
UAE may relax tax residency rules so expats keep status after Iran conflict

Minimum stay rules could be waived case by case

The UAE is considering loosening tax residency rules for expatriates who left during the Iran conflict, a move aimed at helping them retain tax status. Rather than blanket exemptions, authorities are reportedly weighing case-by-case relaxation of minimum stay requirements, according to Financial Times.

  • UAE is considering easing tax residency requirements for expats
  • The change targets those who left during the Iran conflict
  • Authorities may use case-by-case exemptions, not blanket relief
  • Minimum stay rules could be relaxed depending on circumstances
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