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UK Tax Non-Residence When Moving To Dubai

Oliver Heslop from Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS), the official Expat Focus UK Taxation partner, discusses UK tax non-residence when moving to Dubai. Okay, so you’re going to Dubai for 18 months, and you’re going to be moving abroad, living

Securing a Visa for Your Family: The UAE’s Sponsorship System Explained

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a beacon for professionals from across the globe, offering lucrative employment opportunities and a high standard of living. For many expats, moving to the UAE also means relocating with their families. Understanding the

United Arab Emirates – Eye Care

Eye care services in the UAE are provided almost exclusively through the private sector, and the country has no publicly funded system comparable to the NHS. All residents, including expatriates, are obligated to maintain health insurance, which may offset some

United Arab Emirates – End of Life Issues

The UAE’s end of life care sector continues to grow, though it remains in an early stage of development. Palliative services are delivered through hospitals and private home care providers, while a dedicated standalone hospice network has yet to emerge.

United Arab Emirates – Air Travel

Few countries can match the UAE’s position as a global aviation crossroads. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai — the nation’s four flagship carriers — together reach more than 300 airports spread across over 100 countries. Given the UAE’s

United Arab Emirates – Landlines and Mobile Phones

The UAE ranks among the world’s most digitally connected nations, with all telecommunications services delivered through two licensed operators — e& (formerly Etisalat) and du — covering landline, mobile, and internet needs. Registering for a SIM card is a fast,

United Arab Emirates – Visas

The UAE runs a multi-tiered visa framework designed to accommodate tourists, employees, investors, and long-term residents alike. Nationals of many countries benefit from a complimentary visa on arrival for brief visits, while those intending to settle and work in the

United Arab Emirates – Selling Property

Property sales in the UAE operate within a clearly defined, government-supervised framework administered principally by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) or the equivalent land authority in the relevant emirate. Individual sellers face no capital gains tax, positioning the UAE among

United Arab Emirates – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are legally entitled to purchase and hold property in the UAE within designated freehold areas, enjoying full ownership rights without any obligation to hold UAE residency. The market — anchored by Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Ras Al

United Arab Emirates – Work Permits and Working Legally

To work legally in the UAE, virtually every foreign national must hold a valid work permit. Unlike immigration frameworks in which employees submit their own applications, the UAE places the primary obligation on the employer, who must apply through the