Everything you NEED to know about setting up a business in Dubai

Everything you NEED to know about setting up a business in Dubai | Q&A with expert consultant

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Chapters:
00:28 Podcast Starts
01:00 How does one go about setting up a business in Dubai?
03:30 Visas
03:45 How often do you need to be in the UAE for residency?
05:04 Which is best? FreeZone or Mainland?
09:39 Setting up bank accounts
11:07 What are the main benefits of moving to Dubai?
12:00 Corporation Tax
12:59 Strategic Geographic Location
13:35 Lifestyle
14:41 Real Estate Investment
15:13 Structuring Investments
18:44 Visa by investment
20:40 Visa for family members
22:05 Our Experience setting up our business
28:41 How long was the set up process for us?
29:35 Banking
30:59 Q&A
31:14 How Much Does it cost to set up a business in Dubai?
33:24 Can you move an already trading company to the UAE?
33:47 How do I get a visa for Dubai without setting up a business?
34:50 What is the best route for a freelancer?
35:37 What lessons did we learn setting up a business in Dubai?
36:25 What level does your business need to be at to set up in Dubai?
37:08 Is there a sting freelance scene in Dubai?
38:18 Can you live in Dubai with a UK employer?
39:12 Do I need a business license to rent out my home when i’m not using it?
39:41 Are you accepting new clients?
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@prathikshirur4803 8 ай бұрын

Such an underrated video ! Brilliantly explained as well. Gives a good head start for anyone wanting to understand how businesses are structured in UAE. Would love to see more content like this 👍🏽

@Takeonm 11 ай бұрын

Wow it’s amazing to see where you’ve reached from seeing your first videos. Congratulations on the move and this is amazing content. So helpful!! Cleared up a lot of confusion and your guest was so well spoken and clear. Thank youuuu

@UtopiaBlue68 Жыл бұрын

Thank's Guy's! This is the type of content I absolutely appreciate as I have my own personal interest in my own business and my friends and family will also gain a tremendous amount of really great information from you that proves both insightful and knowledgable from first hand experience. Stay strong and Stay Healthy Guys "Matt"... Lolz and of course you too Summer.

@PassportHeavy 2 ай бұрын

Hi, great video, one of our colleagues paid for Creative Zone services from the strength of this video and has been stuck in Dubai for 19 days after being promised the process would take a maximum of 7 days and is having a horrendous experience. He has tried to resolve in house and is not working. Can you ask Shelin to get in touch please?

@LifeofKamalOfficial 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant podcast guys, very insightful. Thank you!

@MusicGodsNFT 10 ай бұрын

This has been an incredibly well produced and informative podcast. I loved the format, the content, and presentation and such concise explanations on what is quite the multifaceted topic. Thank you! Be well.

@philday6045 Жыл бұрын

Starting with business ideas and purposes for supplying services. Giving guides about what to start researching, taking into consideration there are lots of variables, some may be known, and some that need to be discovered or rediscovered? Thank you, Matt, and Summer and consultant not sure of the spelling for first name.

@deepaknasta2506 Жыл бұрын

This convo was so helpful. Looking to move to Dubai in the next three years. So this was great info.

@WavemStudios 9 ай бұрын

Great setup and production value with spot on information, thanks guys...

@KPJPflorida Жыл бұрын

Such a great informative video, thx guys sooo good! Love the idea of a Golden Visa

@finance-fix 7 ай бұрын

This Q&A was really helpful me before I did it - and then decided to publish a video on the same topic! Hope it adds value to those looking as well. Paying it forward!

@ramoblondy23 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful guys! Thank you so much! 🙏❤️

@mohammednura.h6102 7 ай бұрын

freezone with 1 vissa = 7000aed to 18000aed, mainland = 15000aed to 30000aed bud dont forget you will have to pay around the same price to renew it every year

@Vijayrk006 5 ай бұрын

How much money do you need to open a new restaurant in Dubai?

@tsuffara8087 4 ай бұрын

@@Vijayrk006I would also like to know.

@shoaibriz 3 ай бұрын

That's a rip off.

@sairon63 Ай бұрын

Mainland from AED15? Where?😮

@Franzi_Chopra 2 ай бұрын

That is a great video … I was doing research the whole morning and could not find simple answers… now watching your video is gold 💖 thank you both, you are a wonderful couple and really inspiring. Now I have “everything” I was looking at least to get started. Also love your guest - once things are getting more concrete on my/our end would definitely love to work with her.

@2xiv984 5 ай бұрын

Really great questions and very well explained thank you so much for the info!

@jamesking2822 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys, great information 👍

@multa7053 Жыл бұрын

Free Zones could be taxed with the new laws because there's going to be a few requirements to be completely tax free. The most important requirement is the qualifying income which will be tax free but there hasn't been introduced a limit yet and they could still introduce one. And transfer pricing etc. is mandatory.

@moonwalk6404 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you!

@awakenthegreatnesswithin Жыл бұрын

This was great, thank you

@WaqasShahzad 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. Loved it. I want to highlighted one important point regarding licensing cost. Every year you will have to pay for renewal of the license which will cost you almost same amount you paid initially. So it is not one time payment, you will have to pay every year.

@attilaharcsa134 11 ай бұрын

Thank you guys, very informative content.

@alexhastings8101 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Fantastic content.

@laureacanga8277 Жыл бұрын

So so helpful guys. Thanks a lot!

@user-zg5jd6gj3n 29 күн бұрын

Take everything you hear on this video with a pinch of salt, I used this company and it was painfully slow, very complicated and double the price of alternative companies.

@Caroline-mv2ls Жыл бұрын

Very informative guys ☮️❤️

@IpsanAdventures Жыл бұрын

great information! thanks for sharing!

@BimmerDiagnosticsServiceimited 9 ай бұрын

This content is full of useful information ,Currently my self a student in third year ,business management courses in UK ,after finishing my courses in 2025,for sure wish to move to Dubai and to do same type of business(formation of businesses across Dubai for foreign interested people)

@crumb6407 Ай бұрын

Very informative and to the point. Great content :)

@harmanhelena 4 ай бұрын

Shelin!! Met her last week she's great

@ussamaalkaissi2994 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great and informative video

@salimflag8691 Жыл бұрын

Great job ❤

@KonstantinZavizion Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@angeliquefranklinprm Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, Summer great video🙏🏾🙌🏽- I filled out the contact form on Monday, but never heard back from Shelin/anyone??

@KB_4404 Жыл бұрын

With mainland business do you have to have a certain number of emiratees working for you?

@personhere9810 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@MANCO513 4 ай бұрын

Is there any way I can find out what category my business is placed? Perhaps a website or a video?? Thanks

@shekharko Жыл бұрын

Can you plz tell which camera is used in podcast,i am watching your vlogs from very long past

@realtorrasheeddubai 2 ай бұрын

Dubai is the best place for business and real estate investment

@thushanherath2793 Жыл бұрын

Different video to others, but really appreciate the content.

@Nickspizza413 Жыл бұрын

With regards to freezone vs. Mainland, are you restricted in where you can live in the UAE or Dubai specifically?

@mattandsummer Жыл бұрын

No I dont think it affects where you can live! Best to check with Shelin though :)

@gerassimos.fourlanos 9 ай бұрын

I can imagine a situation where you do international business (from a free zone) but you also have transactions with the mainland, e.g., procurement of supplies, buying consulting services, or even selling part of the produce to local wholesalers. What is valid then?

@BjornMr 5 ай бұрын

I'm in the exact same situation, would you mind letting me know if you found the answer?

@gerassimos.fourlanos 5 ай бұрын

@@BjornMr Not yet...

@emadsli702 3 ай бұрын

Also to answer your question, Freezone visa is valid for the above business type.

@user-to9sb3hw4y 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jeannezn 5 ай бұрын

I am an employee on company sponsorship but want to set up my business in Dubai. How can I do that without obtaining an NOC from my company?

@MohamedAlnuaimi71 Жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best 😊

@user-to9sb3hw4y 4 ай бұрын

Good Video

@dawidone 8 ай бұрын

Guys great video, I myself looking to move somewhere more tax efficient. I would like to know how much money do one need to rent a accommodation in Dubai before buying your own property?

@emadsli702 3 ай бұрын

And the answer for your question is No, we can even help you set up the business before you go to Dubai

@MizMundoAdventures Ай бұрын

If I register a marketing business License in Sharjah Freezone for example, willI only live and operate in Sharjah? Or can I have clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

@parinayatalks6735 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@cryptonomous888 Жыл бұрын

Everyone seems to be moving to Dubai to avoid (not evade) tax. Smart guys!

@spaghett1239 Жыл бұрын

It’s not smart it’s crooked, we all need to pay our share of taxes otherwise how’s the country to function. What are these people going to do when they need medical treatment, come back to the UK no doubt. Multinationals should also not be allowed to avoid tax.

@cryptonomous888 Жыл бұрын

@@spaghett1239 I guess everyone is crooked…you see how many people are moving to Dubai for this very reason?

@villhelm 6 ай бұрын

The reason taxes are so high in the U.K. is because the government is crooked and has spent far more than they earn indebting the nation and lining their own pockets. If you want to keep putting money in the pockets of corrupt politicians, big business, and the banks - go right ahead, but don’t expect the rest of us to do that. Your taxes don’t pay for services in the U.K., they pay off the interest on the debt, and the government borrows more money at interest to keep the charade going and taxes you to pay for it. I don’t like paying for bombs to be dropped on foreign children, so I don’t. Don’t act like you’re in some way being ethical by paying U.K. taxes, you’re also paying for children to be murdered in illegal military conflicts. The most prosperous countries in the world have the lowest tax rates. Look at Hong Kong and Dubai.

@betweenlamppost Жыл бұрын

Doing business in UAE is not that complicated, always remember everything is wishy washy, if there are any rules they are easily broken, you will have a minder that minds your business, and that minder is an UAE citizen whose only job is to collect kickbacks!

@Zicoftbl1 11 ай бұрын

i have a business in the uk and the tax rates are so high i want to avoid it by setting free zone company in the uae how can i do that ??

@naeembakshh 9 ай бұрын

For tax planning, UAE is the best country. Freezones are perfect to start your business going. Now it comes down on to how are you planning to operate it.

@nadianiazi3983 5 күн бұрын

Hi dear thanks for all these informations. I live in Canada and I want to come to Dubai and open a bakery business in there could you please help with that

@AgentOnTube 7 ай бұрын

There is no 0% tax anymore , right?

@theglobalfreelancersnetwor4956 Жыл бұрын

Habibi Come To Dubai

@mrdada8877 7 ай бұрын

Name of the company u using ?

@burnastro9599 11 ай бұрын

She told you need to travel into UAE at least twice a year. But what about golden visa holders for 10 years? Those requirements are dropped for golden visa holders?

@jaycalvin3783 9 ай бұрын

Yes, once you have golden visa you’re free to be wherever you want. This is because you’ve invested a lot into their country.

@khalidvlogs9887 Жыл бұрын

I’m coming to Dubai next week I will be there for about 9 night

@Mo.Ab.Ma-Ca Ай бұрын

This feels like a long Ad

@user-qe3oj8vn5b Жыл бұрын

I see so many of these consultants and firms that do this. Can people do the paperwork and legwork on their own?

@vaghasiyaishali6409 7 ай бұрын

No. Consultant do the papar work and legalwork .

@vaghasiyaishali6409 7 ай бұрын

If u have other queries u can ask because I'm working in one of business set up consultant firm

@emadsli702 3 ай бұрын

Unlike what others may say, you can ro it yourself for sure. However , since you are not an expert you may apply for irrelevant Licence, get hammered with headen fees. And above all, you might lose all of the money due to wrong step .. you know paperwork! So, Instead, and with small fees un comparable to the risk doing it alone, we can help you with all the process. We will just require some documents and we will do the JOB right from the first time.

@nhgg6378 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful day 007^^

@Atlanta96 9 ай бұрын

What's up Guys you Never put out the info About how to contact your Guest

@frankcarlos6762 Жыл бұрын

nice couple

@Nickspizza413 Жыл бұрын

I almost spoofed up my drink when she said Matt was unfortunately going to die.

@klaudiapodgorska2513 Ай бұрын

what is Sharia Law? i have never heard about it and i am selling properties daily to polish people

@mrdada8877 7 ай бұрын

What the name of her company?

@LinusGeijer-gy8nt 9 ай бұрын

How much is a golden visa?

@naeembakshh 9 ай бұрын

Around AED10-12K You must fit in one of the criteria to apply.

@donelmediterraneo8626 3 ай бұрын

5:10

@barryskywalker2020 11 ай бұрын

Is there a phone number and email for Shelin?

@fatwallet13 5 ай бұрын

Hi was the $10K you spent in total for the two of you?

@DriveforLaser 11 ай бұрын

How much is the fee to set up company by English lady

@naeembakshh 9 ай бұрын

It starts from 5,500. Which would just give you the business license

@businessaccount7813 8 ай бұрын

Hi im currently in Dubai how do we contact your company? Can't seem to see it anywhere? Thank you

@michaeljose8122 7 ай бұрын

@@naeembakshh is that 5500 usd may i ask or aed?

@naeembakshh 7 ай бұрын

@@michaeljose8122 5,500 AED

@vaghasiyaishali6409 7 ай бұрын

@@michaeljose8122 it's aed. U can get a license that will cost u about 5500-20000 aed depends on nature of your business

@TestTest-zb3dt Жыл бұрын

I'll stick to working in Asda on £11 an hour.

@CryptoGainsChannel 4 ай бұрын

You guys a great 😊 we have a similar size following. Would be great to catch up with you guys in dubai when I'm out there next. 😊 Cheers Crypto Gains.

@alaynewinkleblack9601 Жыл бұрын

*Promo sm*

@user-wc8vy2rw4o 8 ай бұрын

The tax info is unfortunately not exactly correct and not so simple... requires a professional advise.

@user-zg5jd6gj3n 29 күн бұрын

DO not trust the advice given by Creative Zone, I used their services and am being told 9% Corporation Tax also applies in Freezone companies. I would not recommend Creative Zone, expensive, slow and always trying was to get more money from you without providing any advice or recommendations

@mintaj3015 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha funny how no one has issues with Sharia law when it comes to Dubai. 😂😂😂

@user-or8it8dk7u 9 ай бұрын

Those Middle East countries there is zero Garanti one day country’s will collapse And lost all your money And wait for next rule that all of you will pay much higher tax then uk You guy ran out to avoid tax but make sure the tax you pay for the country you get it back for example your kid’s school is free how much that cost in there !! Tax free is joke there they take your money from other way Lot of activities make you poor which they made to spend hope you save in the end of month my friends 😢

@archicadesigner 7 ай бұрын

😂🎉eee

@zakijamil8986 4 ай бұрын

she does not know about shariah law properly with that comment she made

@samirbenabdallah9462 3 ай бұрын

Peace be upon you. Believe in ALLAH (GOD) and the judgement day and do good deeds. Don't show non well covered women that will be better for you in this life and the heaerafter. Ladies cover your bodies that will be better for you in this life and the heaerafter.

@sdcraig Жыл бұрын

What if you're gay?

@multa7053 Жыл бұрын

Nobody really cares in Dubai

@lawrencer25 Жыл бұрын

Just dont bend forward to pick something off the floor 😂😂😂😂

@betweenlamppost Жыл бұрын

@@multa7053what are you talking about, it’s very taboo, it’s a Muslim country!

@TestTest-zb3dt Жыл бұрын

That lot hate the gayz. Does that mean the gayz can hate them back?

@fozzy1004 10 ай бұрын

It's the same as if your not gay, just don't fool around in public and be careful showing public displays of affection, same rules for everyone, just don't be stupid and ignorant and respect your in a Muslim country.