How high are inheritance taxes in UAE?
There are no inheritance taxes in Dubai. Inheritance rights under UAE law state that the law applicable is the law of the deceased persons domicile. The thorny issue of inheritance has caused a lot of debate. It is hoped that the position will be clearer once the New Land Law is enacted. Currently many agents and unfortunately some legal firms are telling their clients that the law applicable is the law of the deceased persons domicile. However, it is actually still unclear whether this applies to real property, or whether Sharia law applies. It is also unclear what happens where the foreign law says that the law which applies is that of the country where the property is located. It is essential to get legal advice. Major international law firms advise non-Moslems and non-UAE nationals to draft a will specifying exactly whom they want their UAE property to pass to upon their death. The will must be notarized by the Sharia Court, and registered in the names of the chosen beneficiaries a
