What to Expect in a £15K Dubai Relocation Package | UK Founders Guide

Why You’d Be Mad Not to Get It

If you’re a UK founder earning six or seven figures and eyeing Dubai, you’ve probably asked:

• “What should I budget to relocate properly?”
• “Can I just piece it together myself?”
• “Is £15,000 overkill?”

Here’s the truth: trying to DIY your move—or trusting a one-size-fits-all setup shop—is the most expensive thing you’ll ever do.
A strategic £15K relocation package isn’t just fair… it’s a steal.

Is This You?

• You’re a UK entrepreneur or investor earning £500K+ annually and want a clean, credible UAE base.
• You’ve seen cheaper “setup” offers online but don’t know what they’re missing.
• You want to protect wealth, preserve family options, and future-proof your structure—not just buy a visa.

You’d rather do it once, properly, than pay to redo it later.

Real Prompts This Blog Answers

• “What should a serious Dubai relocation package actually include?”
• “Do I need to coordinate UK tax before setting up in the UAE?”
• “Should I go for an Investor Visa or Golden Visa?”
• “How do I avoid bank account rejections in the UAE?”
• “Can this all be handled without me spending weeks in government offices?”

Don’t Have Time to Read the Whole Blog?

• Book a Private Strategy Call — In 20 minutes, we’ll map your profile, UK tax position, and Dubai setup path—end to end.
  
• Take the Wealth Reclaimed Scorecard — See instantly how much tax you could save, and whether £15K is the right investment for your move.

First, What Most Packages Actually Include (But Shouldn’t Stop At)

The typical Dubai relocation offer—sold to influencers, crypto traders, or casual consultants—usually looks like this:

• Freezone license (often in a low-credibility zone)
• Basic-tier Investor Visa
• Emirates ID, medical, and biometrics
• A “bank intro” with no guarantee of approval
• Flexi-desk or coworking lease

That’s it.
No UK tax coordination. No structure planning. No family strategy. No long-term view.

What Strategic Founders Actually Need — and Get

Here’s what a well-built £15K Dubai relocation package should always cover:

1. UK Tax Exit — Clean and Coordinated

Without a compliant UK tax exit, everything else is flawed.
We coordinate with your UK accountant (or bring in one) to:

• Time your move to align with the UK tax year
• Pass the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) without risk
• Avoid the 5-Year Non-Residence Trap (which could claw back all your “tax-free” gains)
  

2. Dubai Structure That Reflects Your Reality

We don’t sell “licenses”—we design jurisdictional alignment. That means:

• Choosing the right zone (Mainland, Freezone, DIFC, SRTIP)
• Deciding between Investor Visa and Golden Visa—based on your goals
• Mapping holding vs operating entities for global operations
  

3. Entity + Residency Setup — Executed, Not Outsourced

Once your structure is clear, we handle:

• Trade license setup
• Visa processing and Emirates I
• UAE Tax Residency Certificate eligibility review
• Step-by-step execution with zero confusion or wasted time
  

4. Banking Access — Built for Approval

UAE banking is relationship-driven, not automatic.
We ensure:

• You have the right license/zone for your banking tier
• Your application narrative satisfies compliance teams
• You’re approved quickly—and stay off watchlists
  

5. Property Search & Support

Whether buying or renting:

• We match lifestyle and visa goals
• Coordinate with vetted agents—no time-wasters
• Explain residency-linked property routes and ROI implications
  

Bonus: Full Family & Team Relocation (Premium)

For founders moving with family or staff:

• Dependent visa processing
• School selection by curriculum and culture fit
• Introductions to estate planning and community networks

What You’re Really Buying When You Go Cheap

That £5K “quick setup” will likely cost more in the first year than our £15K package will in a decade—through:

• Missed tax savings
• Bank account closures
• License renewals you didn’t budget for
• A structure that needs rebuilding from scratch

Why Dubai Shift’s £15K Package Is Different

• UK tax exit consulting, with adviser coordination
• Dubai structure design, tailored to your real operations
• End-to-end company and visa setup
• Banking support that’s compliance-proof
• Property search and negotiation support

Optional family/team relocation and integration

Case Snapshot: Founder Who Saved 6 Figures

A UK founder earning £900K/year considered a £7K package from a generic provider.
We showed him the missing steps—particularly UK tax exit and banking readiness—and built a structure that will save over £240K in tax over five years.
No bank rejections. No redoing the setup. No compliance scares.

Why Dubai Shift Is Trusted by UK Founders

We’re not a form-filling agency. We’re a strategy and execution partner—licensed, regulated, and trusted to protect serious founder wealth.

Final Word — Haseena from Dubai

If you’re paying £150K+ in UK tax and debating whether £15K is “too much,” you’re asking the wrong question.
The real cost is in not making this move cleanly, clearly, and strategically.

What’s Next?

• Book a Private Strategy Call — Walk through your numbers and map your move.
• Take the Wealth Reclaimed Scorecard — See what you could reclaim this year.

This article is part of the Dubai Shift content series on tax-free business migration for UK HNWIs, including UAE freezone setup, SRT exit strategy, and crypto/IP restructuring. Explore more at: https://dubaishift.com

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.