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InvestmentHow does the UAE Golden Visa work for investors? What are the eligibility criteria?
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🏛 Mainland LLC
Trade across UAE without restrictions. Requires local sponsor or 100% ownership in most sectors post-2021. Access to government contracts. Regulated by emirate DED.
🏢 Free Zone
100% foreign ownership. Tax exemptions. Simplified setup. Cannot trade directly in UAE mainland without distributor. 45+ free zones across UAE.
🌐 Offshore
Asset holding, international trade. Cannot have physical UAE presence. Available in RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore. Full foreign ownership. No tax.
🤝 Branch Office
Extension of a foreign company. Same legal entity as parent. Can conduct same activities. Must appoint local service agent. Full repatriation of profits.
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Free Zone Comparison
| Free Zone | Min. Capital | License Fee | Visa Quota | Ownership | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADGM | USD 10,000 | USD 12,000+ | Unlimited | 100% | Finance, FinTech |
| DIFC | USD 50,000 | USD 8,000+ | Unlimited | 100% | Financial Services |
| JAFZA | AED 50,000 | AED 15,000+ | Based on office | 100% | Logistics, Trade |
| DMCC | AED 50,000 | AED 18,500+ | 3–6 per package | 100% | Commodities, Trade |
| RAKEZ | None | AED 5,000+ | 3–5 per package | 100% | SMEs, Startups |
| twofour54 | None | AED 15,000+ | Based on office | 100% | Media, Content |
UAE Economic Dashboard
Key indicators, Vision 2031 targets, and sector performance across the UAE economy.
$509B
GDP 2023
↑ +3.4% growth
$22.7B
FDI Inflows 2023
↑ +35% YoY
9.4M
Population
89% expat
9%
Corp. Tax Rate
Since Jun 2023
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🎯 UAE Vision 2031 Progress
GDP Target (AED 3 Trillion)68%
Non-Oil Economy Share74%
R&D Investment (2% of GDP)62%
FDI Annual Target ($44B)52%
Digital Economy (20% of GDP)45%
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