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Secure UAE residency through investor or freelance routes — with company setup and banking where needed. Attorney-led.

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UAE residency opens a tax-efficient base, regional access and a global hub to live from. Maalouf Law Firm advises on the right route — investor, company-owner or freelance — and handles the company setup and banking that often accompany it.

Overview

Why UAE residency?

  • No personal income tax
  • a global hub for business and travel
  • safety and stability
  • pairs naturally with a UAE company and bank account
  • routes for owners, professionals and freelancers.
Process

How it works

  1. Consultation
  2. Choose the route
  3. Company setup where required
  4. Visa application and medical/Emirates ID steps
  5. Banking and ongoing renewal
In detail

Who it suits

  • Entrepreneurs and professionals relocating with their business
  • Families seeking long-term residence in a new country
  • Investors comparing residence routes with citizenship options
In detail

What we will ask from you

  • Valid passports for every applicant
  • Proof of the qualifying route — income, investment, employment or business
  • Police and civil-status certificates, apostilled and translated where required
  • Proof of accommodation and health insurance where the route requires it
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a company for UAE residency?

Several routes require or pair with one; the freelance route may not. We match the route to you.

Does it require living in the UAE?

There are presence requirements to maintain residency; we explain them clearly.

How long does it take?

It depends on the route and the authority’s processing times. We give you a realistic estimate at consultation and update you as the file moves.

Can my family be included?

Most routes allow a spouse and dependent children. We confirm eligibility for your family at consultation.

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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