Umm Al Quwain: property, fees and free zones

The short answer

What does it cost to relocate to Umm Al Quwain?

The official property transfer fee in Umm Al Quwain is n/a, there is no personal income tax, and 1 free zones are listed for the emirate. Housing fees, ownership rules and the schools regulator are set out below with their sources.

Evidence: Official source · Machine-readable data · As of 30 October 2026

Emirate rules

What applies in Umm Al Quwain

Each rule below is read from the competent Umm Al Quwain or federal authority on the date shown.

Residence visa authority: Residence visa applications for Umm Al Quwain are tracked through the federal ICP.
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Schools regulator: Private schools in Umm Al Quwain are supervised by the Ministry of Education.
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Courts: Umm Al Quwain follows the federal court system overseen by the Ministry of Justice.
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Land department: Property registration in Umm Al Quwain is handled by the Land and Property Department.
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Free zones

Free zones in Umm Al Quwain

Free zones in Umm Al Quwain
Free zone	Emirate	Focus	VAT designated zone	Common-law courts
UAQ Free Trade Zone	Umm Al Quwain	Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone describes its focus as: general trade and business hub.	Yes	No

VAT designated zone: listed by the Federal Tax Authority, so certain supplies within or between such zones are treated as outside the UAE for VAT. Common-law courts: DIFC and ADGM run their own courts. Licence and setup fees are set by each zone and are not shown.

Federal rules

Federal rules that apply here too

Tax and residence rules are federal and apply in every emirate.

Personal income tax: The UAE does not levy personal income tax on individuals.
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Corporate tax: In 2026 the UAE federal corporate tax rate is 9 per cent on taxable income above AED 375,000.
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Corporate tax threshold: Taxable income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0 per cent and income above it at 9 per cent.
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Qualifying free-zone income: A Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0 per cent corporate tax on its qualifying income.
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Qualifying Free Zone Person rules: In 2026 a Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on other income, provided non-qualifying revenue stays within the lower of 5% of revenue or AED 5 million.
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VAT: The UAE standard VAT rate in 2026 is 5 per cent.
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Questions

Living in Umm Al Quwain: common questions

What is the property transfer fee in Umm Al Quwain?

This has not yet been verified from an official Umm Al Quwain source. Ask the emirate land department for the current position.

Can foreigners own property in Umm Al Quwain?

This has not yet been verified from an official Umm Al Quwain source. Ask the emirate land department for the current position.

Which free zones are in Umm Al Quwain?

We list 1 free zones in Umm Al Quwain from the official UAE register; the table on this page names each with its focus.

Can I live in one emirate and work in another?

Yes. Residence, employment and company licensing are separate. Many residents live in one emirate and work or hold a licence in another; your visa follows your sponsor or your Golden Visa, not your address.

Information, not tax, legal or immigration advice. UAE fees and rules change by decision without long notice; confirm the current position with the authority named before you act. Free-zone licence and setup fees are not shown because each zone sets and changes them.

Relocating to Umm Al Quwain: property, fees, schools and free zones