US Expats Taxes in the Middle East
Middle East taxation and filing requirements change considerably depending on your tax residency.
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Leo Zimny
US CPA
Director | Tax
36 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$437.
Darryl Albuquerque
Enrolled Agent
Senior Manager | Tax
22 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$347.
Deborshi Choudhury
Enrolled Agent
Associate Director | Tax
18 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$377.
Emmanuel Remigio
Enrolled Agent, CPA
Senior Manager | Tax
15 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$347.
Grace Lorraine Angeles
Enrolled Agent, CPA
Tax Specialist
15 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$247.
Aya Takriti
Enrolled Agent
Tax Specialist
12 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$247.
Darshana Dhanani
Enrolled Agent
Tax Specialist
10 years of Expat Tax Experience
30-minutes US$247.
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American Expat taxes in the UAE overview
US Expats in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is widely recognized as the Middle East’s hub for finance and business, attracting a flourishing expatriate community. Approximately 88% of the UAE’s population consists of expatriates from various nations, making it a diverse and vibrant society.
US EXPAT TAX GUIDE – UAE
Do I have to pay taxes in the UAE?
The answer really depends on several factors, including your income, If you will have to pay taxes in the UAE. Whether or not you pay taxes will depend on your tax situation. Let us take the example of a US citizen or green card holder living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and earning $100,000. This person has established residency in the UAE, and they have a foreign-earned income of $100,000 in a tax year.
For the 2025 tax year, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is $130,000. So, the US person would get fully excluded on the basis that they qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion because of their $100,000 income. As a result, this US person would end up with zero taxable income.
American Expat taxes in Saudi Arabia overview
US Expats in Saudi Arabia
Living in Saudi Arabia as an American expat or dual national brings its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to taxes. The US has a unique way of handling taxes—it considers the worldwide income of its citizens and green card holders. So, if you’re in Saudi Arabia, it’s important to keep in mind that your income, no matter where it’s earned, falls under the US tax umbrella.