UAE residency and immigration planning
Choosing the right residency route should reflect both personal circumstances and wider commercial, investment and family objectives. BDO UAE helps clients assess suitable UAE residency options and coordinate the process with their broader relocation strategy.
- Assessment of suitable UAE residency pathways
- Golden Visa advisory and application support
- Investor Visa and business owner visa solutions
- Remote Work Visa options
- Employment and family sponsorship routes
- Residency planning aligned with personal, family and commercial objectives
Tax residency and cross-border tax planning
Relocation can change an individual's tax position across multiple jurisdictions. Early planning can help identify potential exposures, avoid unintended tax consequences and establish a more efficient cross-border structure.
- UAE tax residency assessment
- Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) eligibility guidance
- Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) analysis
- Assessment of tax implications in the client's home jurisdiction through relevant BDO member firms
- Assessment of Permanent Establishment and Place of Effective Management considerations where relevant
- Structuring strategies to support efficient cross-border ownership and asset-holding arrangements
- Coordination with BDO tax specialists across relevant jurisdictions
Pre-arrival structuring and wealth planning
Pre-arrival planning provides an opportunity to review ownership, investment and wealth structures before residency changes take effect. BDO UAE helps clients assess whether existing arrangements remain appropriate in light of their move to the UAE.
- Review of existing corporate and personal ownership structures
- Asset protection and wealth preservation planning
- Holding company, foundation and family governance considerations
- Business establishment and investment structuring in the UAE
Exit and repatriation advisory
Relocation planning should also consider what happens when an individual leaves the UAE, returns to their home country or moves to another jurisdiction. BDO UAE helps clients prepare for the tax, business and residency implications of an eventual exit.
- Planning for relocation from the UAE to the home country or another jurisdiction
- Visa cancellation and residency termination support
- Business closure, restructuring or disposal considerations
- Tax implications of business sales, share disposals and asset transfers
- Exit tax and reporting requirements in relevant jurisdictions
- Coordination with BDO member firms to assess local tax, legal and regulatory implications
Why an integrated relocation strategy matters
Residency, tax, business ownership and wealth planning are closely connected. Decisions made in one area can create consequences in another, particularly for individuals with assets, companies or family interests across several jurisdictions.
BDO UAE helps clients coordinate these considerations through a single advisory relationship, supported by specialists across the international BDO network where cross-border input is required.
Plan your move to the UAE with clarity
Whether you are considering UAE residency, preparing for a Golden Visa application, restructuring assets before relocation or planning an eventual exit, BDO UAE can help you assess the implications before key decisions are made.
Speak to BDO UAE about building a coordinated relocation and residency strategy around your personal, family and business objectives.
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