Tax on Selling Gold in the UAE
There is no personal income tax in the UAE, so individuals pay no tax on gains from selling gold or silver held as personal investments. UAE Corporate Tax reaches an individual only if they run a business with turnover above AED 1 million, and personal investment income is excluded. (VAT applies when you buy jewellery, not when you sell personal gold.)
Facts checked 26 October 2026 · Not financial, legal or tax advice
At a glance
| What you sell | How the gain is taxed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold, silver and crypto held personally | No tax on gains: no personal income tax. | Personal investment income is outside Corporate Tax. |
| Business activity over AED 1 million turnover | Corporate Tax can apply. | Investments held through a company can be business activity. |
How gold gains are taxed
- The UAE has no personal income tax at federal or emirate level.
- UAE Corporate Tax applies to an individual only if they carry on a business with turnover above AED 1 million in a year; personal investment income (investing on your own account, without needing a licence) isn't business income.
- Investments held other than in your own name, for example through a company, can be business activity.
Reporting
- Individuals don't file income tax returns for personal investment gains.
The Federal Tax Authority's guide on taxation of natural persons gives examples of personal investment income; KPMG notes it isn't legally binding.
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Tax on Selling Gold in the UAE: FAQ
Is there tax on selling gold in the UAE?
Not for individuals selling personal gold: the UAE has no personal income tax, and personal investment income is outside Corporate Tax.
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General information about the rules for individual investors, checked October 2026. Tax depends on your circumstances and residence; check with the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.