Thinking of relocating to Dubai? Wondering how the UAE tax system works and why so many UK families are choosing to relocate there? In this episode of Not Just a Number, host Kieron Clement-Smith, Partner at SRLV, sits down with Jamie Harvey of Rosemont Partners, a relocation and company formation expert who has helped hundreds of private clients and businesses move to the UAE. From employee visa routes and Golden Visas to choosing the right Free Zone and understanding Corporate Tax, Kieron and Jamie discuss everything entrepreneurs, UK expats, High Net Worth Individuals and their families need to know before relocating. Whether you're exiting the UK tax system, looking for a lifestyle change, or want to set up a business, this episode is packed with expert insights and best practice on how to make a UAE move successful - without falling foul of UK tax rules, or mismanaging your business setup. In this episode, you will hear: How to obtain a UAE visa or Golden Visa through property or investment The crucial difference between UAE visa residency and tax residency What the UK statutory residence test means for your move abroad Corporate Tax and VAT rates, and recent changes to the UAE’s tax landscape Free Zones vs Mainland and Offshore: What will suit your business best? What you need to know about UK anti-avoidance rules and the “temporary non-residence” trap Family-friendly living in Dubai: from Arabian Ranches and Downtown to Emirates Hills and Palm Jumeirah Schooling, pets, community life and adjusting as a family Why safety, the cost of living, lifestyle and infrastructure make Dubai increasingly attractive to global movers Key moments in this episode:  0:00 - Why Dubai? Jamie’s Move from Dublin to the UAE 4:35 - Visa Options: How to Legally Move to Dubai as an Employee 5:30 - Golden Visas: Investment Paths for Entrepreneurs 7:56- Best Neighbourhoods for Expat Families: Arabian Ranches to Palm Jumeirah 12.06 - UAE Tax vs UK Tax: How do Personal Taxes Compare? 13.24 – Dubai Lifestyle: from world-class Golf Courses to Padel and Indoor Skiing  16:29 - Starting a Business in Dubai: Free Zones, Offshore and Mainland Explained 20:16 - Choosing the Right Free Zone in Dubai: The Key Considerations   22:42 - Dubai’s Financial Hubs: What are the DIFC and AGM? 25:35 - Business Tax in the UAE: How Corporate Tax Works 28:45 - How to Become Tax Resident in Dubai: Key Tips and the Pitfalls to Avoid 40:16 - Safety in the UAE: How safe is Dubai Compared to the UK? 49:55 - Schooling for Expat Families: What are the Options and Costs? 52:16 - Cost of Living: Is Dubai as Expensive as You Think? 54:20 - Pet-Friendly Dubai: Rental Rules and Doggy Day Care  57:12 - Top 3 Tips for Successfully Relocating to Dubai *NB This episode refers to exchange rates. At the time of release (July 2025) this was 1 Pound Sterling (£) to 5.02 Emirati Dirham (AED).   [Disclaimer] This Podcast is published for the information of clients and contacts. By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that SRLV LLP makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured and contained within this Podcast. The information, opinions and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance you place on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or...

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