United Arab Emirates · Crypto Briefing
Dubai government allows residents to pay taxes with Bitcoin via Crypto.com
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The emirate's Department of Finance partnered with Crypto.com after the exchange secured the UAE's first Virtual Asset Service Provider stored value license.
Key facts
- That conversion capability exists because Crypto.com recently secured a Stored Value Facilities license from the Central Bank of the UAE, reportedly around May 12, 2026
- For businesses, the picture is slightly different: a 9% corporate tax applies to revenues exceeding AED 375,000, and a 5% VAT hits crypto transactions involving goods and services
- Dubai levies 0% personal capital gains tax on crypto disposals
- The emirate's Department of Finance partnered with Crypto.com after the exchange secured the UAE's first Virtual Asset Service Provider stored value license
Summary
Dubai residents can now settle government taxes and fees using Bitcoin and other digital assets. The mechanics are designed to keep government coffers insulated from crypto volatility. That conversion capability exists because Crypto.com recently secured a Stored Value Facilities license from the Central Bank of the UAE, reportedly around May 12, 2026. The regulatory architecture behind this involves three entities working in coordination.