Is there inheritance tax in the UAE?

No. The UAE does not impose inheritance tax. However, heirs who inherit property must still pay the Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee of 4% of the property value when registering the property in their name, plus court and administrative fees. These costs should be planned for in advance.

If the inherited property qualifies for a Golden Visa or Retirement Visa, heirs who take ownership may then be eligible to apply for their own long-term residency based on the transferred asset.

Prosper tracks your property's current market value and can help your heirs or estate professionals understand the DLD transfer fee liability in advance — making estate planning more accurate and less stressful.