No, the UAE has 0% tax on personal income, capital gains and dividends. If you’re no longer a UK tax resident and become a UAE resident, your income from employment, investments or bank interest can be completely tax-free.

It depends on your goals:

• Employee Visa – Ideal if you need finance or want to sponsor family. Requires entry every 180 days.

• Investor Visa – Fewer travel requirements, but harder to get credit or loans.

• Golden Visa – 10-year validity with no travel requirements and wide sponsorship options, but strict criteria.

We assess your situation and help you choose the visa that fits your lifestyle and business needs.

Yes, if done incorrectly. Many get rejected due to poor documentation or wrong Free Zone choice. We maintain a 98% first-time approval rate because we:

• Prepare your documents professionally

• Match you with Free Zones with strong banking relationships

• Use our established network to streamline the process

There are three main options:

• Mainland – Full access to UAE market; required for retail, branches, or government contracts.

• Free Zone – Easier setup, 100% ownership, and potential for 0% corporate tax.

• Offshore – Ideal for privacy and holding structures, but can’t trade within the UAE.

We guide you to the right model based on your goals, activity and tax planning.

For individual shareholders:

• Passport copy (6+ months validity)

• Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement, last 3 months)

• Sometimes a CV/resume for activity alignment

For corporate shareholders:

• Certificate of Incorporation

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Certificate of Good Standing

• Register of Shareholders/Directors

Initial company formation can be done in 48 hours. The visa process takes around 1–2 weeks, including:

• Entry permit (3–7 days)

• Medical + biometrics (VIP same day; standard 3–5 days apart)

• Emirates ID issued within 3–5 working days after biometrics

• Bank account setup within 1–3 days

Not at all! Most of our clients stay in the UK permanently. The key is making sure your company meets the Economic Substance Regulations so everything is HMRC-compliant. That’s where we step in, plus we help set up your branding, website and company stamp.

Yes, it’s 100% compliant when done the right way. Our approach ensures your UAE company is not UK tax-liable, backed by real substance and governance. HMRC challenges only arise with artificial or paper-only setups, which we avoid entirely.

As of 2023, the UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax on business profits above AED 375,000. However, many Free Zone companies with proper substance still qualify for a 0% rate. We’ll help you structure your business to stay compliant and minimise your tax exposure legally.

You’ll need to manage:

• VAT returns (monthly or quarterly, if applicable)

• WPS payroll, if hiring staff

• Trade license & visa renewals

• Corporate tax registration & returns

• ESR notifications and filings

We include ongoing compliance support in our packages so you never miss a deadline.

If your business earns less than AED 3 million/year, you may qualify for 0% corporate tax until December 2026. We help ensure you’re registered correctly and take full advantage of this relief.

Yes - we specialise in restructuring inefficient setups. Whether your Free Zone doesn’t match your activity, you’re having banking issues, or you’re facing tax complications, we can redesign your structure for compliance, performance and tax efficiency.