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UAE Investor Residency
UAE Investor ResidencyUAE investor residency and Golden Visa — long-term residency through investment or business. Attorney-led, with company and banking.
The UAE offers long-term investor residency, including its Golden Visa, for those who invest or build a business there. Maalouf Law Firm advises on the right route and handles the company setup, banking and visa together.
Why UAE investor residency?
- Long-term residency (including multi-year Golden Visas)
- no personal income tax
- a global hub to live and operate from
- pairs with a UAE company and bank account
- routes for investors and entrepreneurs.
Investment routes (indicative)
Qualifying business or property investment, or other Golden Visa categories. Thresholds set by UAE law.
How it works
- Consultation
- Confirm the route
- Company / investment setup
- Visa application and Emirates ID
- Banking and renewals
How we advise
- We advise independently: we compare programs candidly against your goals before recommending one.
- Investment minimums are indicative (“from” or “typically”) and are confirmed by the program at consultation.
- Government contributions and due-diligence fees are set by the program and shown to you separately.
- Timelines are typically measured in months after due diligence; we give a realistic estimate up front.
- No firm can guarantee approval — every applicant is subject to government due diligence.
What we will ask from you
- Valid passports and civil-status documents for every applicant
- Police certificates and proof of the source of funds
- Proof of the qualifying investment or contribution
- Certified copies and, where needed, certified translations
Frequently asked questions
How long is the residency?
Investor and Golden Visa routes offer multi-year residency; we confirm the term for your route.
Do I need a company?
Several routes pair with one; we set it up where needed.
Can you guarantee approval?
No. Applications are decided by the government after due diligence. We prepare a complete, accurate file and tell you candidly if a program is not a good fit.
Who decides the investment amount?
The program sets the minimums and fees. We explain the current requirements and confirm them with you before you commit.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is formed by reading it. Program, tax and filing rules change; we confirm the specifics for your situation at consultation.
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