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Article 1
Article (1) Article (8) of the Original Law is hereby superseded by the following:
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General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (19) of 2021
Dubai Law·19 of 2021
Law ID
dubai-law-2021-19
- Issued Date
- September 14, 2021
- Effective from
- September 14, 2021
- Articles
- 4
- Last synced
- Jul 20, 2026
Plain-language summary
Amends Article 8 of prior legislation and repeals conflicting provisions. Establishes zero tax rate for companies, establishments, individuals, and workers oper…
Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team
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Article 2
Article (2) Any provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law. Publication and Commencement
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Article 3
Article (3) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 14 September 2021 Corresponding to 7 Safar 1443 A.H.
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Article 8
Article (8) Without prejudice to the tax legislation in force in the United Arab Emirates, companies, establishments, individuals, and workers operating in the Free Zone will be subject to zero (0) tax rate for fifty (50) years from the effective date of this Law. The said period will be renewable for the same period pursuant to a resolution of the Ruler. The zero (0) tax rate will apply to: 1. all taxes, including income tax, in relation to their operations within the Free Zone; and 2. taxes imposed on the transfer of assets, profits, salaries, or wages to any party outside of the Free Zone. ©2021 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.
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Law No. (19) of 2021 Amending Law No. (2) of 1986 Concerning Business Activities in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Page 2 of 2 Repeals
Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.
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