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Questions about UAE tax residency

Enne Esse New member

Member since 14 December 2025

Enne EsseNew member14 December 2025 12:05:15

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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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