Freelancer Net Calculator
Dubai · Independent operator tax model
Assume 46 billable weeks, 30% deductible expenses, and our deterministic tax engine. The table below shows retained cash for indie CFOs, advisors, and product leads.
| Package | Gross (local) | Net (local) | Net (USD) | Day rate (USD) | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Retainer | AED 513,800 | AED 359,660 | $98,000.00 | $608.70 | 30.0% |
| Fractional Exec | AED 807,400 | AED 565,180 | $154,000 | $956.52 | 30.0% |
| Scaling Partner | AED 1,174,400 | AED 822,080 | $224,000 | $1,391.30 | 30.0% |
Operating runway
Dubai has a cost-of-living index of 55 and rent index of 72. At the Fractional Exec tier you keep AED 565,180 (~$154,000) which covers 28.2x of the city’s indexed spending baseline.
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