No public schedule of application fees yet disclosed. Fees are anticipated to be competitive by international standards and commensurate with the high compliance obligations of licensees. Ongoing fees and contributions likely to be calibrated to product type and scale, similar to leading global jurisdictions. Licence taxes. UAE offers an attractive tax environment for gaming companies, with specific rate and structure to be determined as products and frameworks mature. No player taxation or income tax on winnings at this time. Sales taxes. VAT and other indirect taxes may apply to certain transactions.
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United Arab Emirates · Question 05 of 11
Tax: What is the tax take?
Mixed · Uncertain · Expert approved · In expert review scope · Back to full United Arab Emirates report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | United Arab Emirates (AE) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Uncertain |
| Review status | Expert approved · In expert review scope |
| Last collected | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
No public schedule of application fees yet disclosed. Fees are anticipated to be competitive by international standards and commensurate with the high compliance obligations of licensees. Ongoing fees and contributions likely to be calibrated to product type and scale, similar to leading global juri…