Golden Visa – Entrepreneur (الإقامة الذهبية – رواد الأعمال)
Golden Visa – Entrepreneur is a residence route in United Arab Emirates (Entrepreneur). One of: UAE-registered SME with ≥AED 1m annual revenue; innovative project approved by accredited incubator/Ministry of Economy (older guidance: ≥AED 500k); or founder of ventures previously sold for ≥AED 7m. Some sources state 5-yr validity. Gov fees (visa, Emirates ID, medical) ~AED 12,800 (family of 3).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax; company subject to 9% CIT above AED 375k (small-business relief/free-zone regimes possible).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'800 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | No personal income tax; company subject to 9% CIT above AED 375k (small-business relief/free-zone regimes possible). |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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