Expat tenants in Abu Dhabi to be taxed 3% of rent

All expatriate tenants in Abu Dhabi will be required to pay a 3 percent tax on their rents as part of a new municipality fee.
The National reported that the charge will be added to monthly utility bills.
Expat tenants in Dubai already pay a 5 percent municipality tax via their utility bills.
The decision to impose the fee was published in February edition of the Official Gazette, meaning the charge is already in operation, the newspaper said.

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