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 (創業者). 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.
| 類別 | 創業者 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | CHF 7'000 + CHF 3'500 / 年 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | 180 |
| 永居 | — |
| 入籍 | — |
| 工作 | ownBusiness |
| 申請資格 | all |
| 稅收 | No personal tax; company 9% CIT above AED 375k, 0% on qualifying free-zone income; substance needed for treaty/CH CFC-style scrutiny. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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