GCC Guides, Calculators and Regulatory Updates
Tax rules, visa requirements, employment laws and business regulations are not the same across the Gulf.
NexaGulf covers the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, with country-specific guides, calculators, comparisons, trackers and regulatory updates across tax, visas, employment, banking and business setup.
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GCC Guides for Tax, Visas, Employment, Banking and Business
Choose a topic to find guidance by country, along with related updates, calculators and comparison tools.
Tax and Compliance
Corporate tax, VAT, Zakat, e-invoicing, filing requirements, tax residency and other compliance matters across GCC markets.
Visa and Immigration
Visa categories, residency requirements, eligibility rules, application procedures and immigration changes across the Gulf.
Employment
Employment contracts, wages, leave, working hours, end-of-service benefits, termination rules and labour law changes.
Banking and Money
Bank accounts, lending, mortgages, remittances, payments and other financial topics relevant to individuals and businesses.
Business Setup
Company formation, licensing, ownership rules, registration requirements and operating obligations across GCC jurisdictions.
Guides for Every GCC Country
Rules that apply in one GCC country may be very different in another.
Browse NexaGulf by country to find information written for the jurisdiction you are dealing with.
United Arab Emirates
Guides covering UAE tax, visas, employment, banking and business setup.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi guidance covering tax and Zakat, employment, residency, banking and company requirements
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Qatar
Qatar-specific information for residents, employees, businesses and investors.
View Qatar Guides
Kuwait
Guides covering Kuwait business rules, employment, immigration, banking and tax matters.
View Kuwait Guides
Bahrain
Information on Bahrain tax, employment, visas, banking and business requirements.
View Bahrain Guides
GCC Calculators for Tax, Employment and Finance
Use NexaGulf calculators to work through common tax, employment and financial calculations across GCC countries.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Calculator results are for general information and should be checked against current rules and official guidance.
NexaGulfSaudi Arabia VAT, Loan and Business Setup Calculators
Calculate VAT, fixed-rate loan repayments and a business setup budget for the six GCC countries using your own figures.
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Calculator methods and VAT references
VAT: Add VAT to a net amount or extract it from a gross amount, with currency rounding. Zero-rated and exempt supplies are legally different.
Loan repayment: Estimate equal monthly payments for a fixed nominal rate and reducing balance. Fees, insurance and lender-specific rounding are excluded.
Setup budget: Add one-off costs, monthly operating costs and your chosen contingency. Enter your own quotes; government fees and live currency conversions are not supplied.
| Country | Standard VAT | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
| Qatar | Not implemented | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
| Kuwait | Not implemented | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
| Bahrain | 10% | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
| Oman | 5% | View VAT reference (opens in a new tab) |
Compare Rules and Requirements Across the GCC
Compare key differences between GCC countries without opening six separate guides.
GCC Corporate Tax Comparison
Compare corporate tax systems, rates, registration requirements and filing rules across GCC jurisdictions.
GCC VAT Comparison
See where VAT applies, the standard rates in force and the main differences between GCC systems.
GCC End-of-Service Benefits Comparison
Compare end-of-service rules across GCC countries, including how entitlement and calculation methods differ.
GCC Business Setup Comparison
Compare ownership rules, licensing structures and other company setup requirements across the region.
Track Regulatory Changes Across the GCC
Follow current regulatory developments by country and see where implementation stands.
GCC E-Invoicing Tracker
Track e-invoicing announcements, rollout stages, key dates and implementation requirements across GCC countries.
GCC E-Invoicing Tracker
Track e-invoicing announcements, rollout stages, key dates and implementation requirements across GCC countries.
GCC E-Invoicing Tracker
Track e-invoicing announcements, rollout stages, key dates and implementation requirements across GCC countries.
GCC E-Invoicing Tracker
Track e-invoicing announcements, rollout stages, key dates and implementation requirements across GCC countries.
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Latest GCC Regulatory and Policy Updates
Recent government announcements, rule changes and regulatory developments from across the Gulf. Each update focuses on what changed, when it applies and who may be affected.
Essential Guides for Living, Working and Doing Business in the GCC
Start with the main subjects that residents, employees, investors and businesses regularly need to check across GCC countries.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
Working in the GCC
Employment contracts, leave, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service rules by country.
GCC Information Checked Against Official Sources
NexaGulf reviews country-specific information against government departments, regulators, tax authorities and other relevant official sources.
Official Sources First
Government and regulatory sources are used wherever they are available and relevant.
Official Sources First
Government and regulatory sources are used wherever they are available and relevant.
Official Sources First
Government and regulatory sources are used wherever they are available and relevant.
Official Sources First
Government and regulatory sources are used wherever they are available and relevant.
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