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Dubai (Golden) Visa & Residency

Residence visa and residency in Dubai

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Overview

Dubai (Golden) Visa & Residency

Dubai is one of the most popular cities for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. For years, the city on the Gulf has stood out for its high level of security, extensive tax exemption, and minimal bureaucracy. In addition, Dubai offers expats a strong banking environment and attractive investment opportunities. We provide full support in obtaining various residency visas, including the popular Golden Visa.

Benefits
0% Income Tax
High security
0-9% Income Tax
Business Hub

Die Wege zur Aufenthaltsgenehmigung in den VAE

Die Emirate haben ihr Visasystem 2026 mehrfach angepasst. Nachfolgend die Varianten, die für Unternehmer und Investoren aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum relevant sind.

Dubai Marina mit Hochhäusern am Wasser
VarianteVoraussetzungLaufzeit
Golden Visa über ImmobilienObjekte im Gesamtwert ab 2 Mio. AED in einer Freehold-Zone10 Jahre, verlängerbar
Golden Visa für FachkräfteGrundgehalt ab 30.000 AED monatlich, Hochschulabschluss, gültiger Arbeitsvertrag10 Jahre, verlängerbar
Investorenvisum über ImmobilienAlleineigentum ohne Mindestwert, bei Miteigentum ab 400.000 AED je Person2 Jahre, verlängerbar
Firmenvisumeigene Gesellschaft in Freizone oder Mainlandin der Regel 2 Jahre

Seit Februar 2026 ist die frühere Anzahlungsregel von 50 Prozent entfallen: Auch finanzierte Objekte und Off-Plan-Käufe qualifizieren, sofern die Bewertung des Dubai Land Department die Schwelle von 2 Millionen AED erreicht. Die Zwei-Jahres-Variante für Alleineigentümer ohne Mindestwert gibt es seit April 2026 (Quelle 1).

Was das Golden Visa praktisch bedeutet

Der wichtigste Unterschied zu früheren Aufenthaltstiteln liegt in der Flexibilität.

  • Keine Bindung an einen Arbeitgeber oder Sponsor
  • Keine Pflicht mehr, alle sechs Monate einzureisen, damit der Status bestehen bleibt
  • Sponsoring von Ehepartner, Kindern und Hauspersonal möglich
  • Emirates ID als Grundlage für Bankkonto, Führerschein und Verträge vor Ort

Steuern in den VAE und der Blick zurück nach Deutschland

Die VAE erheben keine Einkommensteuer auf Löhne, Mieteinnahmen oder Kapitalgewinne von Privatpersonen. Auf Unternehmensgewinne gilt seit 2023 eine Körperschaftsteuer von 9 Prozent oberhalb von 375.000 AED.

Die Aufenthaltsgenehmigung allein beendet aber keine Steuerpflicht in Deutschland, Österreich oder der Schweiz. Entscheidend ist, dass der bisherige Wohnsitz tatsächlich aufgegeben und der Lebensmittelpunkt verlagert wird. Wer Anteile an Kapitalgesellschaften ab einem Prozent hält, muss zusätzlich die Wegzugsbesteuerung nach § 6 AStG einplanen. Beides gehört vor den Umzug geklärt.

Quellen

  1. Golden Visa über Immobilien ab 2 Mio. AED, Wegfall der 50-Prozent-Anzahlungsregel im Februar 2026, Gehaltsschwelle für Fachkräfte und das Zwei-Jahres-Investorenvisum seit April 2026: Ancova Associates

Stand: September 2026. Visabestimmungen der VAE ändern sich kurzfristig, wir prüfen die aktuellen Vorgaben vor jedem Antrag.

What we do

All service areas, one single point of contact.

Full service from a single source. We exclusively offer holistic solutions that are implemented comprehensively.

01

Consulting

02

Company formation

03

Residence Visa & Emirates ID

04

Account opening

05

Certificate of tax residency

06

Support

We are your ongoing point of contact for all questions regarding your setup.

How we work

From the first call to the finished setup: in four steps.

01

Discovery call

An experienced advisor reviews your activities, goals and tax situation, then recommends the structure that truly fits you.

02

Fixed-fee proposal

You receive a clear written quote within five business days. No hourly billing, no surprises.

03

Execution

We take care of preparing and submitting all documents, whether for incorporation, banking or residency, and keep you updated every step of the way.

04

Live & compliant

You get the complete package, and from then on we handle renewals and ongoing compliance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first conversation. No answer found? Our team gets back to you within one business day.

No, the visa can also be kept this way. Only one entry every 180 days is necessary to maintain the residence visa. Except for the Golden Visa, where that is not necessary.
The employment or investment visa under 2 million AED can be easily renewed every 2 years. The Golden Visa only needs to be renewed every 10 years.
The entire process usually takes 7-10 days, of which only 3 are mandatory on-site in Dubai.
Passport, a symbol of international mobility

Not sure where to start?

Schedule a 30-minute conversation with a senior consultant. We answer your questions and work out the best path to your goals.

Alexander Wruss
We have already used several of Clemens' services and are always really happy! First-class customer service, competent advice, quick accessibility, and he even thinks of things you might not have on your radar yourself. A very clear recommendation.
Alexander WrussOnline Business Coach
Gunnar Fest
You can rest assured that everything makes perfect sense. No matter what areas we had questions about, they were able to help. Their expertise is vast and they invest the time needed in every project to get the best results. You can tell from the very first conversations how competent they are.
Gunnar FestFitness Coach & Influencer
Vincent Hahl
Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always available with quick answers. Even when questions arose outside the scope of the service, the Global Setup team was there to offer advice. In summary, I can recommend Global Setup to anyone.
Vincent HahlFounder DISO Group
Dirk Osada
Global Setup delivered exactly what I expected, allowing me to focus on my core business in the UAE! The path to establishing the company was laid out with absolute clarity and costed transparently, there were no surprises, and the timeframe was even shortened thanks to internal optimizations. Highly recommended!
Dirk OsadaFounder Osenum
Our partners

Over a decade of successful partnerships.

Verified banks, advisors and authorities in all countries where we operate, coordinated by a single team.

Ancova
Steuerberater Klein
Insurancy
IFZA Dubai
Deine 3A Agentur
Privacy Management Group
Swissquote
Plan B Paraguay
Clemens Kohlbacher, Global Setup
General inquiriesoffice@globalsetup.com
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