UAE CORPORATE TAX 9% — EFFECTIVE JUNE 2023DUBAI GDP GROWTH 3.4% IN 202445+ FREE ZONES — 100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIPGOLDEN VISA: AED 2M PROPERTY THRESHOLDDIFC AUM: $500B+ GROWING 18% YoYUAE #1 ARAB WORLD — EASE OF DOING BUSINESSGULF MERIDIAN · OPERATED BY EPIIDOSIS GLOBAL FINANCEKSA VISION 2030: $3.2T PRIVATISATION PIPELINE
UAE CORPORATE TAX 9% — EFFECTIVE JUNE 2023DUBAI GDP GROWTH 3.4% IN 202445+ FREE ZONES — 100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIPGOLDEN VISA: AED 2M PROPERTY THRESHOLDDIFC AUM: $500B+ GROWING 18% YoYUAE #1 ARAB WORLD — EASE OF DOING BUSINESSGULF MERIDIAN · OPERATED BY EPIIDOSIS GLOBAL FINANCEKSA VISION 2030: $3.2T PRIVATISATION PIPELINE
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Importing into Dubai: A Step-by-Step Customs Guide

Importing goods into Dubai follows a clear sequence: register with Dubai Customs, classify goods by HS code, lodge a customs declaration, pay 5% duty (or 0% into a free zone), and clear the shipment. This guide walks through each step.

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Dubai Customs: Import, Export and Re-Export Complete Guide 2025

Dubai operates under the GCC Common Customs Law with a 5% standard duty on most goods (CIF value). Free zone imports are duty-free. This guide covers declaration procedures, duty calculation, prohibited items, and re-export structuring.

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