Investor / Partner Residence Visa (mainland or free-zone company) (إقامة مستثمر / شريك)
Investor / Partner Residence Visa (mainland or free-zone company) is a residence route in United Arab Emirates (Imprenditore). Set up/own shares in a mainland or free-zone company (100% foreign ownership in most activities); company sponsors the shareholder's residence. No statutory minimum in most free zones (licence ~AED 12–35k/yr). Standard residence lapses after >6 months continuous absence. Gov visa/EID fees ~AED 32k (family of 3).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 180 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal tax; company 9% CIT above AED 375k, 0% on qualifying free-zone income; substance needed for treaty/CH CFC-style scrutiny.
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.
| Categoria | Imprenditore |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 7'000 + CHF 3'500 / anno |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 180 |
| Residenza perm. | — |
| Cittadinanza | — |
| Lavoro | ownBusiness |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | No personal tax; company 9% CIT above AED 375k, 0% on qualifying free-zone income; substance needed for treaty/CH CFC-style scrutiny. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.