Why UK Crypto HNWIs Are Moving to Dubai Before the Next Cycle: The Clean Exit

The Clean Exit Path:

5 Steps to a Legal Exit:

1️⃣ Pass SRT — end UK tax residency
2️⃣ Secure UAE residency (Golden or investor visa)
3️⃣ Move wallets before triggering gains
4️⃣ Sell under UAE’s 0% CGT regime
5️⃣ Keep a full audit trail (optional Big 4 validation)

Why Dubai Works

• UK: 20%+ CGT, up to 45% income tax
• UAE: 0% CGT, no declaration, crypto-friendly freezones (DMCC, ADGM, DIFC, VARA)

Best Zones for Crypto (2025)

Top Picks

• DMCC → Fast, trader-friendly
  
• ADGM → Institutional-grade custody
  
• DIFC → Wealth & scaling hub
  
• VARA → Exchanges & token issuers
  

Avoid: Cheap, no-activity licenses — banks will reject them.

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This article is part of the Dubai Shift series on crypto tax exits, SRT compliance, and regulated UAE residency strategies for high-net-worth investors. We help Bitcoin and Ethereum holders structure legal 0% CGT exits, secure UAE visas, and protect wealth with audit-ready clarity.

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Haseena from Dubai

A founder, a Dubai insider, globally seasoned. Writing to you from the city I’ve always called home — but now see with fresh eyes.