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After incorporation, we assist with securing your operating licence and processing residency visas for owners and employees.
KSB Consultancy coordinates government relations and residency administration across Dubai mainland and all UAE free zones. Our corporate services team handles liaison with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), local municipal departments, and licensing authorities. We manage corporate approvals, employee onboarding documentation, trade license maintenance, and statutory filings to ensure full operational compliance.
The UAE Golden Visa program offers long-term, self-sponsored residency for foreign investors, business owners, executives, and specialized professionals. Securing long-term UAE residency through the Golden Visa program provides operational stability for up to 10 years, depending on your eligibility category, allowing principals and executives to build regional operations with complete independence from local employment sponsorship.
Applicants navigating Golden Visa requirements in Dubai and across the UAE receive comprehensive advisory and administrative support from KSB Consultancy. Our team evaluates profile eligibility, audits supporting financial and real estate documentation, coordinates with regulatory authorities including the GDRFA and ICP, and manages the end-to-end filing process for principal applicants and their dependent family members.
Complete Government Liaison & Residency Administration
Our corporate services team manages the full scope of government relations and administrative approvals required to maintain commercial operations in the UAE.
Corporate Setup & Licensing
Complete processing for new trade licenses, annual license renewals, activity additions, operational scope amendments, and formal business cancellations across mainland and free zone jurisdictions.
Residency & Employment Visas
Processing investor visas, employment entry permits, residence visa stamping, and Emirates ID applications for business owners, executives, and staff.
Labor & Workforce Compliance
Managing MOHRE establishment card registration, quota applications, work permit issuances, electronic labor contract generation, and WPS account registration.
Family & Dependent Sponsorship
End-to-end support for sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and domestic staff under personal sponsorship accounts.
Document Attestation & Legal Translation
Certified Arabic translation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation, and official notarisation of corporate board resolutions, powers of attorney, and educational credentials.
Government Portal & Postal Services
Corporate eChannels registration, Tasheel portal management, company P.O. Box registration, and municipal approval filings.
Comprehensive Residency & Corporate PRO Workflow
Securing UAE residence visas and establishing commercial accounts requires precise execution across multiple federal and municipal platforms.
| Stage | Procedure | Operational Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Entry Permit Application | Establishment Filing | Initiated via GDRFA or free zone portals to generate an official entry permit for applicants inside or outside the country. |
| 2. Medical & Biometrics | Health & Identity Verification | Registration and attendance at government-approved health centers for blood screening, chest X-rays, and Emirates ID biometric capture. |
| 3. Passport Stamping | Residency Issuance | Verification of original documentation by immigration authorities to finalize the electronic residency visa and issue the Emirates ID. |
| 4. Corporate Registration | Commercial Licensing | Execution of Chamber of Commerce registration, Customs Client Code issuance, and establishment account setups. |
The KSB Advantage
Navigating government procedures requires up-to-date knowledge of evolving UAE immigration and labor regulations. Our team brings deep practical experience across corporate service delivery, regulatory compliance, and cross-border advisory.
Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise
Managed service execution across Dubai mainland (DET) and major free zones including IFZA, DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM.
Direct Government Liaison
Dedicated Public Relations Officers managing filings directly through eChannels, Tasheel, and official authority channels.
Structured Risk Management
Systematic tracking of corporate licensing, visa expiry windows, and labor card renewals to prevent administrative fines and operational holds.
End-to-End Advisory
Seamless integration between corporate structuring, employment compliance, corporate tax registration, and ongoing bookkeeping.
Moving From Setup To Operational Compliance
Maintaining valid corporate visas and updated trade licenses is equally essential for meeting corporate tax substance requirements, opening business bank accounts, and registering for Value Added Tax (VAT) when reaching mandatory turnover thresholds.
Eligibility Requirements By Golden Visa Category
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) grant long-term renewable residency across distinct investment and professional tracks, including a 10-year visa for the property investment route.
Real Estate Investors
Property ownership in the UAE with a total value of AED 2,000,000 or more. Eligible assets must have a title deed. For mortgaged properties, a bank NOC is required evidencing that at least AED 2,000,000 of the value has been paid.
Public Investment Funds
A letter from an accredited UAE investment fund confirming a deposit of no less than AED 2,000,000. Alternative investor routes include owning company capital of AED 2,000,000 or more, or providing an FTA letter confirming annual federal tax payments of at least AED 250,000.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Under Article 10 of the Annex, either an auditor-certified project valued at no less than AED 500,000, or annual project revenues of AED 1,000,000 or more. The AED 1,000,000 figure is revenue, not capital. This route qualifies for a 5-year residency.
Specialized Talents & Executives
Senior executive directors with a valid UAE employment contract, attested higher education credentials, and a minimum monthly salary of AED 50,000. Specialized subcategories, including doctors, scientists, researchers, inventors, and creative professionals, must meet specific field-based criteria without a general salary threshold.
Outstanding Graduates & Students
A one-time, non-renewable permit. Graduates from A-ranked UAE universities or top-100 international universities require a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, while graduates from B-ranked UAE institutions require a minimum of 3.8. Applicants must have graduated within the preceding two years. High school students require a minimum final score of 95%.
UAE Golden Visa vs. Standard Residence Visa
| Provision | UAE Golden Visa | Standard Residence Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Validity Period | 5 or 10 Years (Renewable by Category) | 2 to 3 Years (Employer-Tied) |
| Sponsorship Requirement | Self-Sponsored (No Local Sponsor) | Employer / Company Sponsored |
| Family Sponsorship | Spouse, Children (Any Age), Domestic Staff | Conditional (Income & Age Caps) |
| Absence Outside UAE | Unlimited (No 6-Month Void Rule) | Maximum 6 Months Consecutive |
| Mainland Ownership | Permitted Self-Sponsorship | Bound to Corporate Entity |
Step-by-Step Golden Visa Application Workflow
Our immigration specialists manage every administrative phase to ensure accurate documentation and fast approval.
1. Qualification Audit
Detailed review of real estate title deeds, bank financial statements, corporate capital declarations, or executive employment contracts against official criteria.
2. Document Verification
Coordinating official Arabic translation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation, and equivalency certificates for academic credentials.
3. Portal Submission
Filing official nomination requests and residency applications through the GDRFA Dubai portal or ICP federal platform.
4. Medical & Biometrics
Arranging priority appointments for medical fitness testing and biometric registration at designated preventive health centers.
5. Emirates ID & Stamping
Finalizing 5-year or 10-year residency issuance based on approved eligibility track, and delivering updated Emirates IDs for the principal applicant and sponsored family members.
Exclusive Operational & Personal Privileges
Holding a UAE Golden Visa provides substantial personal and professional benefits, depending on your residency category:
Long-Term Operational Stability
Uninterrupted long-term residency for up to 10 years, renewable indefinitely as long as qualifying conditions are maintained.
Complete Independence
Ability to reside, work, and establish commercial entities across the UAE without relying on an employer or local sponsor.
Comprehensive Family Protection
Full sponsorship rights for spouses, unmarried daughters of any age, sons, parents, and executive personal staff.
Unrestricted International Mobility
Exemption from the standard rule requiring entry into the UAE every six months to keep residency active.
Tax Efficiency
Direct access to the UAE's personal tax environment, featuring 0% personal income tax on global salaries, capital gains, and investment returns.
Frequently asked questions
How is company visa quota calculated in Dubai?
The UAE does not apply a fixed square-metres-per-visa ratio to establish quota limits. Instead, quota determination depends on authority-specific evaluations. For mainland entities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) calculates the work permit quota based on establishment file records, documented volume of work, and an official Taq’eem site inspection report. For Dubai-based residence quotas, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) assesses the commercial licence, establishment card, Ejari lease agreement, and a Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) classification certificate. Premises size forms merely one factor among multiple criteria evaluated by the authorities.
What is the validity period of a UAE residence visa?
Sponsored UAE residence visas are issued for terms of 1, 2, or 3 years, depending on the visa category and sponsoring entity; standard employer-sponsored work visas are issued for 2 years. Unsponsored residence routes offer longer terms, specifically 5 years for the Green Visa and 10 years for the Golden Visa.
Can a foreign business owner sponsor family members in the UAE?
Yes, subject to three conditions. A minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation, permits an individual to sponsor a spouse and children only; sponsoring parents falls under a separate, stricter emirate-level framework requiring yearly residency permits. Sons may be sponsored up to 25 years of age, while unmarried daughters are sponsored without an age restriction, governed solely by their marital status. Dubai applicants must supply an official Ejari lease agreement or a Dubai Land Department title deed.
What happens if a trade license or residence visa expires?
Operating with an expired trade license or allowing employee visas to pass their grace period results in daily administrative fines from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), MOHRE, or GDRFA. Protracted delays can lead to corporate bank account freezes and portal blockages.
Can mortgaged property qualify for a Real Estate Golden Visa?
Yes. Mortgaged properties qualify provided the total property value meets or exceeds AED 2,000,000 and the applicant presents a letter from the financing bank confirming that at least AED 2,000,000 of the property value has been paid.
Does off-plan property qualify for the Golden Visa?
Under Article 8(Second)(2) of the Golden Residence Annex to Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, off-plan property purchases qualify, provided the property meets the overall investment thresholds set by the relevant land departments.
What happens to my Golden Visa if I sell the qualifying property?
If you sell the property that formed the basis of your Golden Visa without reinvesting in another qualifying real estate asset or fund of equal value, the residency permit may become subject to cancellation upon periodic authority review.
Can freelancers qualify for long-term UAE residency?
Freelancers can qualify for long-term residency by proving an annual income from self-employment of at least AED 360,000 across the previous two years, alongside valid professional permits and attested higher education degrees.