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Questions about UAE tax residency

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#1

Hello everyone,


I am planning to apply for a 2-year UAE resident visa, set up a Freezone company in Dubai (freelance activity), and open a bank account in the UAE.


I have some questions regarding housing:


Is it mandatory to have a permanent residence in Dubai all year to maintain the visa and UAE tax residency, considering that I travel frequently?


Is there a minimum physical presence requirement in Dubai to justify tax residency?


Is an annual lease (Ejari) strictly required, or are temporary stays / short-term accommodations sufficient in some cases?


Thank you in advance for any advice or experiences you can share!

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M
#2

You don’t need to stay in Dubai all year for your visa, but to be a UAE tax resident, you usually need 183+ days in the UAE. For the visa and bank account, most Free Zones and banks require a valid Ejari (annual lease) short-term stays usually don’t work.


If you want, I can guide you on how to set up your Freezone and bank account even if you travel a lot. DM me.

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