Programmes/United Arab Emirates

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Move to United Arab Emirates

7 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

Programmes

$1k

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Golden, DN

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Dual citizenship

Golden Visa(1)

Golden Visa

UAE Golden Visa: 10-year renewable residency for investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent. Zero income tax. Zero capital gains. World-class infrastructure.

Investor Visa(1)

Green Visa

0% personal income tax No employer sponsor required. Includes freelance work permit from MOHRE. Self-sufficient.

Cost

AED 360k/yr income (freelancer) OR skilled employee

Processing

1 months

Digital Nomad(1)

UAE Remote Work / Virtual Working Programme

The UAE Virtual Working Programme allows remote workers to live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi while working for an employer based outside the UAE. Issued for 1 year and renewable. Zero personal income tax. World-class infrastructure.

Cost

$611 application + medical

Processing

1 months

Entrepreneur(1)

Entrepreneur Visa / Freelance Permit

The UAE Entrepreneur Visa and Freelance Permit allow self-employed individuals and business founders to operate legally in the UAE through free zones and the mainland.

Cost

AED 7,500-15,000 per year

Processing

1 months

Retirement Visa(2)

Retirement Visa in Dubai

0% income tax, 0% CGT Age 55+. Dubai specific. One of three criteria must be met. Great lifestyle and 0% taxes.

Cost

AED 1m property OR AED 1m savings OR AED 20k/mo income …

Processing

1 months

UAE Retirement Visa

UAE Retirement Visa for 55+: 5-year renewable, zero income tax. Qualify via property, income or savings. World-class healthcare, safety and lifestyle.

Cost

AED 1m property OR AED 1m savings OR AED 20k/mo income

Processing

1 months

Tax Regime(1)

Zero Tax Residency

The UAE has no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax. Establishing tax residency requires spending 183 or more days per year or having a UAE residence visa.

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