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Move From Australia to Dubai : Business Setup, Visa and Relocation Made Simple
Set up your Dubai company with Quickplus, secure your investor visa, and get your Emirates ID, banking and family visas sorted, all before you fly.
Why Australian Founders Are Choosing Dubai
Dubai has become a popular base for Australian founders, consultants and business owners looking for access to the UAE and wider international markets.
0% personal income tax in the UAE
0% corporate tax on qualifying free zone income
Company setup can be completed in as little as 3 to 7 working days, depending on the activity and authority
No UAE job offer needed when you establish your own company and qualify for investor residency
Large English-speaking expat community and international schools
Direct flights between Dubai and major Australian cities
Set Up Your Business in Dubai, Sponsor Your Own Visa
Most German founders and consultants do not wait for a job offer. They form a UAE company and use it to sponsor their own investor residency instead.
Quickplus Business Consultant in Dubai matches your activity and structure to how you actually invoice, not just what is fastest to set up
Mainland or Free Zone:
Which Fits Your Business?
Both routes let you own and run a UAE company; the right one depends on where and how you plan to trade.
- 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required
- Fast setup, often processed within a few working days
- Ideal for consultants, e-commerce and export-focused businesses
- Cannot trade directly in the UAE mainland market without a distributor or additional licensing
Residency options available with eligible company setups
- Direct access to the UAE market, including government contracts
- No restriction on where in the UAE you can operate
- Better suited if you plan to serve local clients or open a physical office/shop
- Subject to UAE corporate tax on profits above the applicable threshold
Residency options available with eligible company setups
Quickplus Business Consultant reviews your target market and business activity to recommend the structure that fits, not just the fastest one to set up.
Backed by Trusted UAE Partners
Quickplus works alongside leading banks, free zones and industry bodies to get your Dubai business setup approved faster.
Will You Still Pay Australian Tax?
It depends on your Australian tax residency status and your individual circumstances.
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Moving to Dubai does not automatically make you a non-resident for Australian tax purposes. The Australian Taxation Office looks at factors such as your actual and intended length of stay overseas, whether you have established a home overseas, your accommodation in Australia, and your family and financial ties.
Australian tax residency is assessed based on your circumstances rather than simply the number of days you spend outside Australia
Establishing a permanent place of abode overseas can be relevant when determining residency
Australian-sourced income, such as certain Australian property income, can continue to have Australian tax implications after you move
Your Australian tax position should be reviewed before restructuring your business or moving your income overseas
ATO considers factors including your living arrangements, intended and actual length of your overseas stay, Australian accommodation, family ties and financial connections.
Quickplus Business Consultant can coordinate with your Australian accountant to help make sure your business setup in Dubai takes your existing Australian tax position into account.
Discuss Your Residency Options
UAE company registration and some early visa steps can be started from Australia. You need to complete the required medical fitness and biometric procedures for the relevant residence process.
The UAE also provides a one-year virtual work residence visa for people employed outside the UAE who meet the requirements, including proof of overseas employment, health insurance and the required income threshold.
Route
Best for
Sponsor
Investor visa
Founders, consultants and
business owners
business owners
Your own company
Employer visa
People with a UAE job offer
Your UAE employer
Remote work visa
Employees working for an
overseas company
overseas company
Self, 1-year term
Bring Your Family Over
Quickplus Business Consultant can help Australian families prepare for the Dubai relocation process, from document preparation to family visa processing.
Have Australian marriage and birth certificates properly legalised or apostilled where required before using them for UAE procedures. DFAT provides apostille and authentication services for Australian public documents.
Secure a registered tenancy before applying for family sponsorship where proof of housing is required
Budget for health insurance for dependants
Research Australian, British and international curriculum schools in Dubai before relocating
Prepare your family's passports and supporting documents early
Your Route To Residency
Which Dubai Visa Route Fits You?
Employer Route
Your employer sponsors the visa and controls the process
Best for
have a UAE job offer
Pro
Good if you're already hired locally
Note
Less control over timing
Sponsor Myself
Form your own UAE company and use it as the base for investor residency
Best for
want to set up own company
Pro
No job offer required
Note
Business setup and visa eligibility depend on your activity and circumstances
Remote Worker
Live in the UAE while continuing to work for an overseas employer
Best for
work for an overseas company
Pro
One-year route
Note
Designed for overseas employment rather than UAE company founders
What It Costs, Roughly, To Start Your Business in Dubai
Your total Dubai setup cost depends on your business activity, company structure, number of visas and whether you choose a free zone or mainland setup.
- Business license and government fees
- Investor visa and Emirates ID processing
- Health insurance
- 1 to 4 rent cheques upfront, plus deposit and agency fee, depending on the tenancy
- DEWA connection and deposit where applicable
Get a number based on your activity and visa requirements rather than a generic estimate.
Dubai Business Setup Costs: A Quick Overview
Get a clear overview of the estimated costs involved in starting your business in Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions?
No. Business owners can establish a UAE company and may use it as the basis for investor residency, subject to the applicable requirements. The UAE government lists investing in a UAE business as one route to residence.
Yes, you can continue working with Australian clients from Dubai. Your Australian tax position will depend on your tax residency and the nature and source of your income.
No. Australian tax residency is determined using several factors, including your living arrangements, permanent place of abode, family and financial ties, and the nature of your move overseas.
You may need to have certain Australian public documents apostilled or authenticated for use overseas. DFAT provides these document legalisation services. Check the specific UAE requirement for each document before you leave.
The timeline depends on your business activity, licensing authority, visa type, document readiness and other requirements. Quickplus can provide an estimated timeline based on your setup.
Many company formation and early visa steps can be started remotely. You will need to complete the relevant in-country procedures, such as medical fitness testing and biometrics, for your residence process.
Health insurance requirements depend on the visa and emirate. Check the requirements applicable to your residence application and dependants.
Quickplus Business Consultant brings company formation, visa processing and PRO services together, helping Australian founders manage their Dubai setup from the initial consultation through to residency.
Verification & Independence
Quickplus Business Consultants operates under QUICK PLUS FOR CORPORATE SERVICES PROVIDERS EST., licensed by the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism. Quickplus is a privately owned corporate services provider and is not a UAE government entity.
We provide business setup advisory, documentation support and administrative assistance. Business licences, visas, Emirates ID and other government approvals are issued and approved solely by the relevant UAE authorities and remain subject to their eligibility requirements, procedures and approval.
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