# Rental yield calculator (UAE)

> Gross rental yield = annual rent ÷ property price. Net yield deducts service charges, maintenance, insurance, management fees and empty periods. A AED 1.6 million apartment let at AED 110,000 a year has a gross yield of 6.9%; after AED 23,000 of costs and 2 empty weeks the net yield is about 5.2%.

Interactive calculator: https://www.countify.ae/tools/rental-yield-calculator · Updated 2026-10-14 · Countify UAE

## Yield on a AED 1.6m apartment

Service charges AED 15,000; other costs AED 8,000; 2 empty weeks.

| Annual rent | Gross yield | Net yield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AED 90,000 | 5.63% | 3.97% |
| AED 110,000 | 6.88% | 5.17% |
| AED 130,000 | 8.13% | 6.38% |

Net yield is what you actually earn; agents usually quote gross.

## Tax on rental income

Individuals who earn rent from UAE property in their personal capacity, without a business licence, are generally outside corporate tax. Property held in a company is taxed at 9% on profits above AED 375,000. Residential rent is exempt from VAT; commercial rent is standard-rated at 5%.

## Legal basis

- Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023 on natural persons conducting business (https://mof.gov.ae)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a good rental yield in Dubai?

Net yields of 5–7% are common for apartments; villas often yield less. Compare net, not gross.

### Do I pay tax on rental income in Dubai?

Not as an individual investor without a licence. Companies pay corporate tax on rental profits.