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How to relocate an international business to Dubai

Relocating an international business to the UAE: company, contracts, payments, team, visas and launching operations in Dubai.

Author: Svetlana Tataurova · Updated: 2026-09-15

Check the current conditions

Requirements, fees and timelines in the UAE change. Message us on WhatsApp — we'll check them against your activity and jurisdiction.

Define the purpose of the relocation

Document the markets, functions and the outcome motivating the business move to the UAE.

Design the structure

Define the role of the new company, the owners, activities and the relationships with existing legal entities.

Prepare the contracts

Agree on the transfer of clients, suppliers, intellectual property and liabilities.

Set up payments

Prepare the bank profile, source of funds, currencies and a contingency plan.

Plan the team

Separate local, remote and relocating roles, calculate visas and the total cost of hiring.

Move operations in stages

Test the new workflow with a single live transaction before decommissioning the old infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Can only part of the functions be relocated?

Yes. International sales, management or procurement can be relocated in stages.

Do I need to close the existing company?

Not always. It depends on contracts, assets, liabilities and the tax structure.

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In a consultation we'll review the idea, budget, company structure and the sequence of the launch.

YOUR BUSINESS • PRACTICAL ANALYSIS

Shall we discuss your business in Dubai?

If the business is already operating, briefly describe the main problem. If you are planning a launch, state the sector and timeline. I will suggest the first step.