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C.A. · Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 1803385)

Kompass Global Advisory — Immigration · Global Mobility · International Advisory

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.

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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

Tap a step to see what happens.

  1. Step 1You send an enquiry

    Use the form, WhatsApp or a call. Tell us where you want to go and what you want to do.

  2. Step 2Basic assessmentFree

    Use our free points calculator to see roughly where you stand. You can do it yourself, or we can do it with you. We do not give detailed assessments by email. A full assessment is part of the paid consultation.

  3. Step 315-minute call (Australia)Free

    For Australian visas, a short free call with our Registered Migration Agent to answer your first questions and point you in the right direction.

  4. Step 4Detailed consultationPaid

    A 40 to 45 minute session with a Registered Migration Agent on your full profile, your options and your questions. This is a paid service. The fee is shared when you book.

  5. Step 5Letter of advicePaid

    Included with the paid consultation. A written letter: the visa that suits you best, your next steps, cost considerations, which country fits, and realistic timelines.

  6. Step 6Service agreement and payment

    If you wish to go ahead, you sign our service agreement and pay. Our fees and scope are in writing before any work starts.

  7. Step 7Checklist and documents

    We issue a checklist made for your case, and collect and check your documents with you.

  8. Step 8We start your process

    We prepare and lodge your application, answer every request from the authorities, and keep you updated until a decision.

FAQs

United Arab Emirates questions

How much can an individual send abroad?
Resident individuals may remit up to the annual Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit per financial year for permitted purposes, including investment. The limit is reviewed periodically, so we confirm the current figure before planning.
What is the difference between LRS and ODI?
LRS is for resident individuals remitting personal funds. ODI is the route an Indian company uses to invest in a foreign entity, and it carries heavier documentation and annual reporting.
Does buying property abroad give me residency?
In some countries a qualifying investment supports a residence permit; in many others it does not. We separate the investment case from the residency case rather than blending them into a sales pitch.
Do I have to declare foreign assets in India?
Yes. Resident taxpayers must disclose foreign assets and income in their Indian return. Non-disclosure carries serious consequences, and it is entirely avoidable.
Can I invest through a company instead?
Often that is the better answer — for liability, succession and future funding. It also changes the compliance route from LRS to ODI, which needs planning before money moves.

Let's map your global pathway

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.

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