Investing abroad
United Arab Emirates
Full foreign ownership in most activities, no personal income tax, and a property market that supports long-term residence for qualifying investors.
At a glance
The essentials for United Arab Emirates
- Ownership
- 100% foreign ownership in most activities
- Residency
- Golden Visa on qualifying investment
- Corporate tax
- 9% above the threshold, with free-zone reliefs
- Mainland versus free-zone choice drives licensing, tax and visa outcomes
- Property investment above a threshold can support long-term residence
- Economic substance and UBO reporting obligations apply
- India–UAE treaty and tax residency certificates need careful handling
Routes
Main pathways we work with
- FZ
Free-zone company
Licensed entity with simplified setup and its own visa quota.
- MAIN
Mainland company
Onshore licence allowing local market trade.
- PROP
Real estate
Freehold property in designated areas, potentially supporting residency.
Our process
How we help you into United Arab Emirates
Every engagement runs the same way, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.
1. Objective
Return, residency, market access or diversification. Every later decision follows from this one.
2. Jurisdiction
Two or three countries compared on entry rules, holding costs, exit taxes and how liquid the asset really is.
3. Structure
Direct, through a holding company, or through a fund — chosen on tax outcome and reporting burden, not convenience.
4. Route & approval
LRS or ODI on the Indian side, with the correct forms, bank route and any prior filings completed.
5. Execution
Remittance, purchase or subscription, local registrations and title or share documentation.
6. Reporting
Annual performance reporting, foreign asset disclosure in India, and local filings in the host country.
FAQs
United Arab Emirates questions
Let's map your pathway — and the money behind it
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.