United Arab Emirates
Golden Visa
- What it grants
- Long-term residence of up to ten years, renewable
- Typical processing
- Typically a few weeks once the qualifying investment is in place
- Qualifying route
- Real estate, business ownership or other qualifying investment
The UAE Golden Visa is the first choice for many of our clients: a long-term residence for investors and their families, with no local sponsor and no requirement to live in the country to keep it. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer a secure, well-connected base between India, Europe and Africa.
Highlights
- Live, work and study in the UAE with your family
- Property purchase is a recognised route
- The visa remains valid during long periods abroad
Tax at a glance
- No personal income tax on salaries, dividends or interest
- No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax for individuals
- An extensive network of double tax treaties, including with India
Before you decideBusiness profits may fall within UAE corporate tax, and becoming a UAE tax resident depends on meeting its residence tests. We coordinate with your tax advisers on both.
- Eligibility and source-of-funds assessment
- Programme comparison and recommendation
- Document preparation, translation and legalisation
- Application filing and liaison with authorities
- Biometrics and appointment coordination
- Renewals and permanent residence applications
- Introductions to tax advisers, banks and schools
- Property sourcing from vetted developers
- Title checks by independent lawyers
- Purchase completion and escrow coordination
- Rental and property management introductions
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Begin with a private consultation
Speak with a senior advisor about the options open to your family. Every conversation is confidential.