Golden Visa
When Does a UAE Golden Visa Expire and How to Renew It?
Key Highlights Validity is Key: Your 5 or 10-year Golden Visa is not permanent residency—it expires and must be renewed
January 9, 2026
Key Highlights Validity is Key: Your 5 or 10-year Golden Visa is not permanent residency—it expires and must be renewed
Key Highlights: Your Basic Salary must be AED 30,000+ (allowances no longer count). Based on current implementation practice, property owners
Key Highlights Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD) approval is mandatory before you can obtain your commercial license. Most founders discover
Key Highlights The 0% tax holiday for revenues under AED 3M expires strictly on December 31, 2026. Startups must plan
Opening a business bank account in Dubai is a crucial first step for business owners and businesses looking to get
Key Highlights The UAE introduces four specialized visit visas for AI professionals, entertainment workers, event participants, and maritime tourists to
Quick Highlights: Market Opportunity: Brokers generated AED 3.23 billion in commissions in H1 2025 alone.? Entry Barrier: Requires a 4-day
Key Highlights Exceed 5% of total revenue (or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) from mainland clients, and you’ll lose
Key Highlights Businesses have only 5 years from the end of a tax period to claim VAT refunds, with a
Key Highlights Indian citizens can now own 100% of UAE companies without a local sponsor. Keep 100% of salary/dividends tax-free
Highlights In 2026, banks like RAKBANK and Wio offer genuine zero-minimum-balance accounts for startups, provided you pay a monthly maintenance
Key Highlights: Corporate tax registration is mandatory within 3 months of license issuance or AED 10,000 penalty for delays. Missing