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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Search guides, rules, calculators and updates across the GCC

Standard VAT rate by country

One rule, six different answers

Saudi Arabia
15%
Bahrain
10%
UAE
5%
Oman
5%
Qatar
Not in force
Kuwait
Not in force

GCC Guides for Tax, Visas, Employment, Banking and Business

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.

 
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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.

Qatar

Qatar-specific information for residents, employees, businesses and investors.

Kuwait

Guides covering Kuwait business rules, employment, immigration, banking and tax matters.

Bahrain

Information on Bahrain tax, employment, visas, banking and business requirements.
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Oman

Guides covering Oman tax, employment, residency, banking and business setup.

GCC Calculators for Tax, Employment and Finance

Use NexaGulf calculators to work through common tax, employment and financial calculations across GCC countries.

GCC End-of-Service Calculator

Estimate end-of-service benefits using salary, employment period and the relevant country rules.

UAE Corporate Tax Calculator

Estimate UAE corporate tax based on taxable income and the relevant tax treatment.

Saudi Arabia Zakat Calculator

Estimate Zakat using the financial information entered into the calculator.

View All GCC Calculators

Calculator results are for general information and should be checked against current rules and official guidance.

GCC VAT Calculator

The amount I entered
Net amount1,000.00
VAT50.00
Total1,050.00

Standard rate of 5% applied, in AED.

Compare Rules and Requirements Across the GCC

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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.

Stay Updated on GCC Rules That Matter to You

Follow tax, visa, employment, banking and business developments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.