Relocation To Dubai
Key Points:
- Registering a company in Dubai, allow you to obtain a visa that is valid for two years and can be extended further.
- Investing at least 750,000 Aed in real estate in UAE and Dubai allow you to get a visa (live and work ) for three years (could be extended from time to time).
- Real estate investment exceeding 2 million dirhams in the country entitles you to a 10-year golden visa, renewable for extended residency
- Exceptional skills or high salary may qualify you for a 10-year visa in the country. The visa program aims to attract highly skilled professionals or those with compensation packages exceeding certain income thresholds to incentivize working and residing long-term in the country
- The United Arab Emirates and Dubai impose no personal income tax on individuals (full exemption), except for business income derived from activities conducted within the country (including income earned from providing services) which is subject to 9% income tax.
- It is important to obtain residency certification and formally register tax status with revenue authorities.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Dubai offer several options for foreigners to obtain residency visas. These allow living in the country and enjoying benefits like zero personal income tax. Common Dubai visas include:
Business/Investor Visa:
- Granted to entrepreneurs who incorporate and register a company within the UAE
- Valid for 2 years and renewable
- Allows applicant to sponsor visas for family dependents
Freelance Visa:
- For self-employed people in certain professions.
- Does not require establishing a company, lowering costs.
- Limited to the specific freelance activity
- Cannot sponsor employee visas
Real Estate Investor Visa
- Requires purchase of approved UAE property valued at minimum 750,000 AED
- Valid for 3 years, subject to renewal
- Applicant must confirm property investment qualifies for residency visa
Golden Visa
- 10-year renewable visa for real estate investors with minimum 2 million AED property purchase
- Also possible in special cases for high salary jobs or unique talents to attract foreign expertise
Work Visa
- Employer shall be a UAE company
- Generally valid for 2 years with renewal option
Retirement Visa
- 5-year renewable visa to attract wealthy senior expatriates
- Need 1 million AED real estate purchase plus minimum monthly pension income (15 k to 20 k income)
- Offers zero taxation on worldwide pension and investment earnings
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Relocation to Duabi - our services
- Business, companies and tax registration
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- residence and work visa
- UAE resident identity card
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