Services · UAE Setup & Residency
Your base in the UAE.Fully handled.
Owning property in Dubai can open the door to residency, banking and a formal presence in the market. We guide the full setup journey, with licensed legal partners at every step.
0%
Personal income and capital gains tax
10 yrs
Renewable Golden Visa through property
AED 2M
Threshold (DLD value) for the Golden Visa
None
Minimum stay for Golden Visa holders
More than just the keys
From title deed to a life in the Emirates.
A purchase in Dubai is the start of something bigger. We handle the rest.
For many investors a purchase in Dubai is the start of a wider relationship with the UAE: a second base, a fiscal reset, or simply the freedom to come and go as it suits them. Property above a certain value grants residency, and with it an Emirates ID, a local bank account and the ability to bring your family with you.
We take the administrative journey off your hands. From the feasibility check on your property valuation to the biometrics for your Emirates ID, you get a single point of contact who coordinates the application with the Dubai Land Department, immigration and our legal and tax partners. Calm, structured and without surprises.
Which residency fits your investment?
The UAE links residency to property ownership. The value and type of your property determine which route is open to you. We assess your situation in advance, so there are no surprises.
Most chosenGolden Visa for 10 years
Property with a DLD value from AED 2,000,000
The 10-year, automatically renewable residency for owners of property with a registered value from AED 2 million. No sponsor is required; you are registered in your own name.
- Applies to ready and off-plan property, including mortgaged, since the full DLD value counts
- No minimum stay: you keep your status even during long periods abroad
- Sponsor your spouse, children (no limit on number) and domestic staff
- Emirates ID linked to the visa duration
Entry levelInvestor Visa for 2 years
Completed property with a valid title deed
The renewable 2-year residency (Taskeen) for owners of a completed property. Since May 2026 a sole owner no longer needs a minimum value; for shared ownership a registered share from AED 400,000 counts.
- For ready, handed-over property. Off-plan is generally not eligible
- Renewable every two years for as long as you remain the owner
- Family sponsorship available
- Valid health insurance is mandatory at application
One journey, fully coordinated.
Residency is the start; a working base in the UAE is the goal. We handle the applications and the administration around them, with trusted partners for the legal and tax work.
01Golden Visa application
Full support for the 10-year application, including DLD valuation, file preparation and submission.
02Investor Visa (2 years)
The Taskeen route for completed property, from ownership check to issuance and renewal.
03Emirates ID & biometrics
Registration and biometrics for your national identity card, linked to the duration of your visa.
04Medical & insurance
Scheduling the mandatory medical fitness test and arranging compliant health insurance.
05Family sponsorship
Residency for your spouse, children and (where applicable) parents and domestic staff.
06UAE bank account
Introductions to local banks and support in opening an account as a resident.
07Company formation
Mainland or free zone, with 100% foreign ownership in most activities since 2021.
08Tax residency & utilities
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), Ejari registration and connection of water and electricity (DEWA).
From intake to Emirates ID in clear steps.
Turnaround is typically a few weeks, depending on the chosen route and how complete your file is. Here is what a Golden Visa journey through property looks like.
Stap 01
Intake & feasibility check
We verify whether the DLD value of your property meets the threshold and choose the right route together.
Stap 02
File & submission
We prepare the application and submit it via the DLD investor portal to immigration (GDRFA/ICP).
Stap 03
Entry permit / status change
You receive an entry permit or adjust your current status, so the medical can take place.
Stap 04
Medical fitness test
Adults (18+) complete a short medical: a blood test and a chest X-ray.
Stap 05
Emirates ID & biometrics
Fingerprints and a photo are captured for the national identity card.
Stap 06
Issuance & family
Your residency is issued and linked to your Emirates ID; we then arrange sponsorship for your family.
The fiscal context
Why the numbers make the UAE attractive.
The UAE levies no personal income or capital gains tax on individuals. The key rates at a glance, so you know where you stand.
0%
Income tax
No tax on salary or personal income in the UAE.
0%
Capital gains tax
No levy on capital gains for individuals, including on the sale of property.
9%
Corporate tax
On business profit above AED 375,000; 0% below. In force for financial years from 1 June 2023.
5%
VAT
Standard rate on most goods and services.
4%
Transfer fee
One-off DLD transfer fee on the purchase of property.
Note: a UAE visa does not automatically end your tax residency in your home country. Your personal circumstances and the applicable double-tax treaty determine where you are taxed. We always involve a tax adviser on this point.
Does any apartment automatically grant a visa?+
No. The right to residency depends on the value and type of the property. The 10-year Golden Visa requires a DLD value from AED 2 million; the 2-year investor visa requires a completed property with a title deed. We assess your specific situation in advance.
Do I have to live in the UAE to keep the visa?+
Golden Visa holders have no minimum stay requirement and keep their status even during long periods abroad. For the standard 2-year visa, residency can lapse after more than six consecutive months outside the UAE.
So I pay no tax at all?+
The UAE levies no personal income or capital gains tax on individuals. Whether this benefits you depends on your tax residency. If you remain a tax resident of your home country, you generally stay liable there. We always have this assessed by a tax adviser.
Can my family come with me?+
Yes. As a visa holder you can sponsor your spouse and children. With the Golden Visa there is no limit on the number of children, and where applicable you can also sponsor parents and domestic staff.
Does off-plan property count?+
For the Golden Visa, off-plan may count subject to conditions, provided the registered DLD value meets the threshold. The 2-year investor visa generally requires a completed property.
How long does the whole process take?+
Expect a few weeks, depending on the route and how complete your file is. The medical and Emirates ID biometrics take place locally in the UAE and together usually take a few days.
Sources & transparency
What this page is based on.
The amounts and conditions mentioned are indicative and are set by the UAE authorities; rules can change. This page is informational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. De Dam coordinates every application with licensed legal and tax partners.
Interested in UAE residency?
Tell us about your plans and your property. We will outline, with no obligation, which route fits you and what the journey involves.
