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The Dubai advantage
For established companies, setting up a presence in Dubai is increasingly the first step towards greater operational flexibility and international growth. When we speak to business owners and leadership teams considering Dubai, the focus is on structure – ensuring global operations are organised efficiently and positioned to support long-term growth.
With the UAE’s 0% personal tax (no tax on salary, dividends, or capital gains at shareholder level), no wealth or inheritance taxes, and a low, predictable corporate tax regime, Dubai can, depending on your business model, become either a regional headquarters or a strategically positioned second base. Supported by a modern banking system that continues to strengthen year on year, this structure sits within a trusted regulatory environment.
Europe meets Dubai
More and more European companies are establishing a presence in Dubai alongside their existing operations at home. This is typically done without disrupting business activities or changing primary residence, but as a measured extension into a stable, business-friendly environment.
The setup often begins lean – a registered entity, visas for key personnel, and a small office presence – and can scale over time to support international clients and regional growth. By combining European operations with Dubai’s connectivity, companies enable international expansion while maintaining continuity at home.
Reinvest profits
Profits earned through a Dubai entity can often remain within the business with little or no taxation, allowing capital to grow through reinvestment – whether by expanding operations, entering new markets, or deploying funds through corporate trading structures.
Regional base
Using Dubai as a regional base can also be a natural next step. Establishing a presence in the UAE provides access to clients and opportunities across the Gulf and neighbouring markets.
As regional activity grows, revenue generated through Dubai can develop into a meaningful and sustainable profit stream alongside existing operations in the home market.
Growing economy
While the UAE has seen significant growth in recent years, it remains at an early stage in its long-term development. The decades ahead are expected to bring further opportunity for businesses willing to establish a presence early.
For companies securing a Dubai business license today, this represents a simple first step towards participating in a growing and increasingly influential regional economy.
Our services
Servefast Advisory is focused on helping European businesses set up in Dubai. We concentrate on company formation and business development – and all key related activities that support these primary services.
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Our experience
Servefast Advisory brings over a decade of experience supporting European companies expanding into Dubai and the wider Gulf region. We work closely with free zones, regulators, banks, and specialist partners to manage company setup, residency for key personnel, and operational readiness efficiently and compliantly. Our role is to help businesses understand how a Dubai presence can support their wider commercial objectives, assess the right structure, and execute with clarity – enabling informed decisions and a sustainable path to international growth.
Our team brings over ten years of experience in helping Europeans set up in Dubai. Work with us and take advantage of our strong relationships with free zones and other government and non-government entities responsible for supporting company setup, banking, and residency.
Most of our clients are interested in establishing a second residency in Dubai, while some are interested in moving to Dubai and in the process breaking residency ties with their home country. We support each equally and advise on what is best under your circumstances.
What is important is that you have a clear understanding of how you can benefit from setting up in Dubai. It will be unique to your situation, and as a first step our job is to help you fully understand this. Only then are you in a position to make a clear decision on what your best path is.
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