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UAE Residence Visas & Business Setups
Fast & Easy
Dubai Free Zone LLC (Meydan / DUQE / IFZA)
Premium Free Zones (JAFZA, DMCC, KEZAD)
Northern Emirates Free Zone LLC (SPC / SHAMS / Rakez)
Dubai Mainland LLC
Dubai Sole Proprietorship (DMCC / DIC) - Single Visa!
Dependent Visas (Kids/Spouses/Parents)
Dubai, UAE Golden Visas
SPV (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Foundations / Trusts
Should I get a Free Zone or
Mainland LLC?
UAE Free Zone companies are faster and easier to setup. They are ideal for remotely run businesses, and companies that want to operate from a specific free zone.
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Free Zone companies have fewer reporting requirements, are not subject to mandatory requirements to hire Emiratis (called Emiratization), and some free zones allow customs-free import and export.
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However, free zone companies are only allowed to open an office, warehouse or retail space outside the free zone with a special permit, that has to be renewed annually (around AED5,000/y).
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Mainland companies are more suitable for businesses with mostly UAE-based customers, and riskier business activities such as finance, accounting, crypto and real estate, as banks generally prefer mainland businesses.
UAE Taxation
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0% personal income tax
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0% capital gains and dividend tax
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9% corporate tax
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Profits up to AED 375,000/y always tax-free
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Small Business Relief (until at least Dec 31, 2026): If your revenue is below AED3mill/year, pay 0% corporate tax​
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Reasonable salaries are tax-deductible for companies
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5% VAT (Only if you sell to UAE customers)
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No inheritance tax
There is no need to live full-time in Dubai to benefit from these low tax rates as long as you are not considered a tax resident of another country. If you have tax-related questions on how to restructure your business and lower taxes in your home country, check out our tax-optimization services.
How Much Time Do I Need to Spend in Dubai?
The type of UAE ​residence visa you have determines how much time you need to spend in the UAE:
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UAE Golden Visa
- There is no min stay requirement for UAE Golden Visa holders
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Company Shareholder/Investor Visa
- You will need to enter the UAE at least once every 365 days if you are on a UAE shareholder or investor visa
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Employee Visa
- Individuals on a UAE employee visa need to enter the UAE at least once every 180 days
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Not following the above rules will lead to visa termination.
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Entering the UAE is sufficient. There is no minimum stay requirement. You may leave the country immediately after entering in order to meet the entry requirements.
Do The Dubai Navigator Services include Everything?
Yes, all our flat-rate plans include everything you need to set up a business or obtain a visa, without hidden charges.
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The only costs not included are annual maintenance fees, such as:
- annual renewals of your visa and business license
- bookkeeping and accounting (available here)
- health insurance