The UAE is one of the best countries for doing business, both locally and internationally. Migrating here brings valuable opportunities to enter new markets with no political or financial barriers. It offers highly favorable tax treatment, complete ownership confidentiality and compliance with all recognized international standards. SORP Group has been operating here for over 15 years. See what’s involved and enjoy the support of our local experts.
SORP’s proven UAE immigration solutions
Ensuring the right to immigration
We will prepare a package of documents for submission to the authorities and register a new legal entity or branch of your company
Undergoing immigration procedures
We will provide all the necessary documents and take care of visa formalities at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Confirming the center of vital interests
We confirm your UAE address and your economic presence here, help with opening a bank account, and prepare the immigration report
Getting a tax domicile certificate
We will prepare the necessary set of documents and submit it to the state authorities to confirm your eligibility for tax residency
Relocating your business and business team
We will evaluate the feasibility, ensure correct licensing, obtain appropriate labor permit quotas for foreign personnel
Confirming economic substance
Proving that your business is managed at its incorporation address and its operations are affiliated to the UAE’s tax system
Settle in a country that’s financially and politically stable - come to the UAE
Equal rights with local residents
Obtaining a residency permit automatically grants you equal conditions for business and lifestyle as locals enjoy.
Simplicity of immigration procedures
Establishing an onshore company is grounds for immediate granting of residency with no additional conditions.
Comfortable living conditions
Low crime rate, transparent legal system and highly developed infrastructure ensure comfortable living conditions.
Financial freedom
There are no exchange controls and funds may flow freely into and out of the country to suit your financial plans.
State protection
Foreign investments and personal data enjoy guaranteed protection. No exchange of tax or financial information.
Large regional market
Doing business in the UAE is a badge of prestige and quality for all Gulf countries. The GCC region is a customs-free zone.
How can an individual move to the UAE?
You must apply for a resident visa for permanent residency. Visas for your family are issued on the basis of the documents provided: children’s birth certificates and marriage certificate. There are several solutions for obtaining a resident visa:
Incorporate an onshore company
Get permanent residency as the owner of a local (mainland) or Free Zone business structure
Become an investor in business projects
Invest in UAE projects or companies and become a partner in an existing operational company
Invest in real estate
Ownership of real estate can be the grounds for obtaining permanent UAE residency
How to move your business to the UAE?
Incorporate a new legal entity or register an affiliated/parent company. The appropriate type of legal entity is determined by the purpose of relocation. When an existing business enters the UAE market in order to expand, it is necessary to choose a legal form and territory of registration. If the company relocates to the UAE for tax reasons, you will need to analyze international agreements between the UAE and the country or countries involved.
Register a new business and undergo licensing procedure
Establish a local company or register a legal entity in one of the Free Economic Zones of the UAE
Transfer business to the UAE by registering a branch or representative office
You will need to legalize the statutory documents and get approval from the Ministry of Economy
Move the decision-making center of the holding company to the UAE
Onshore parent company, confirming economic substance by renting an office in our Business Center