Office SH51, M Floor, Al Durra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office SH51, M Floor, Al Durra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Formation
Ownership rules, cost, office requirements and where you can trade all differ between the two. A clear comparison to help you pick the structure that fits how you actually plan to operate.
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Since 11 February 2026 the UAE charges a flat AED 50 for every day you stay beyond your permitted date, on tourist, visit and residence visas alike. Enter your dates to see the total.
Indicative only. Fines are confirmed by the ICP or GDRFA when you pay. Settle via ICP Smart Services, the GDRFA Dubai portal or UAE Pass.
Need help fixing your status?Your end of service benefit is based on your last basic salary, not your total package. You need at least one year of service to qualify.
Based on your last basic salary only, excluding housing, transport and other allowances. Since February 2022 resigning and being terminated pay the same gratuity.
Talk to us about payrollVAT is 5 percent, and registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover passes AED 375,000. Corporate tax is 9 percent on profit above AED 375,000, and 0 percent below it.
VAT is 5 percent and registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable turnover (voluntary from AED 187,500). Corporate tax is 9 percent on profit above AED 375,000.
Get your tax handledThe right jurisdiction depends on where your customers are, whether you need an office, and if you want to bid for government work. Answer five quick questions.
The Golden Visa gives 10 year renewable residence without a local sponsor. Pick the route that best describes you to see the usual threshold.
Indicative guidance only. The ICP and Dubai authorities assess each application on its own merits, and thresholds change. We confirm your route before you apply.
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