Dubai setup for UK founders
Optional UK tax and residency planning, from a team that knows both sides.
Most people come to us for the company and the visa. This is the optional add-on for when UK tax also matters to your move. Because our team includes UK and UAE accountants and tax experts, we get the SRT, timing and treaty position right, and line your UAE setup up behind it, rather than leaving you to join the two countries up yourself.
Speak to a specialistWhat's included
Statutory Residence Test review
A clear read on when, and whether, you become non-UK resident.
Split-year & timing
Plan the move date so you don't pay UK tax you didn't need to.
UK–UAE treaty positioning
Understand how the treaty affects your company and personal income.
Exit planning
CGT, dividends and pre-departure steps handled before you leave.
Coordinated UAE setup
Your company, visa and tax registration set up to match the plan.
Related guides
The UK-UAE Double Tax Treaty: What It Means for Your Dubai Move (2026)
What the UK-UAE double tax treaty actually does, which income types it covers, and why the Statutory Residence Test always comes first.
Read guide →UK founders: tax & residencyWill I Still Pay UK Tax on My Dubai Company's Profits? (2026)
Two separate rules can expose your Dubai company's profits to UK tax. Here's what they are, when they bite, and how to structure things correctly.
Read guide →UK founders: tax & residencyUK Pensions and ISAs When You Move to Dubai (2026)
What happens to your UK pension and ISA when you become non-resident: contributions, withdrawals, treaty treatment and the key planning points.
Read guide →Frequently asked questions
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