The UAE Residency Visa
A privilege on its own
Upon successfully acquiring your free zone or mainland business license, you get to apply for the UAE Resident Visa as a business owner. It is also possible to apply for your dependents (e.g family members or household help)
How is it different from the other visa types? Benefits.
As a foreigner, the UAE resident visa enables you to partake in various privileges that otherwise would not be possible. Check them out below!
We’d love to learn about you and your business aspirations.
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Security
The UAE has been listed in the top 10 safest countries to reside in. The UAE has also consistently secured one of the highest law and order index scores.
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Family Support
By completing the needful formalities, you are allowed to support your family by applying for their UAE resident visa. The family unit stays united.
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UAE Drivers License
Although you may have heard the UAE driver’s license is difficult to pass, 13 countries have an agreement. You can simply convert your license to a local license. For a full list of the countries, visit here.
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Tax-free incentives
Did you know, Dubai has zero income tax. In some cases VAT may be applied, but that’s only in certain conditions. To find out those conditions get in touch.
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Property Acquisition
With the growth of property development in the UAE, you get the chance to purchase and rent out property. Enjoy returns on investment.
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Personal Bank Account
Apart from a corporate bank account you are also allowed to open a personal bank account, ,ore freedom to conduct various types of banking transactions.
It is important to note
There is no ”’fixed” cost for a visa. You or your dependents visa cost will depend on various factors (e.g the type of business license you have & duration of the valid license).
If you are a free zone business license holder – employment visa will last for 3 years
If you are a mainland business license holder – employment visa will last for 2 years
If your family members (dependents) reside outside the UAE, you must first apply for their entry residence visa. Upon their successful arrival in the UAE you will have 30 days since their arrival to apply for the residence stamp.
To sponsor a residence visa for your parents requires a prerequisite condition of a minimum monthly salary (depends on the type of business license you have). Required documents vary situation to situation.
There is no ”’fixed” cost for a visa. You or your dependents visa cost will depend on various factors (e.g the type of business license you have & duration of the valid license).
Steps to Set Up a Company in the UAE
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While the entire process
Seems overwhelming, we know how to make it happen. With a few clicks and signatures, your business license will be in your hands before you know it.