

From UK to Dubai-
Pack Your Vision,
We’ll Handle the Rest
From UK tax exit to Golden Visas, business setup to family relocation — all done, end-to-end.
+
Years Of Experience
Your Gateway To Dubai’s Limitless Tax & Lifestyle Freedom
We engineer 0% tax structures, clean business setups, and seamless relocations — including Golden Visa pathways — for UK entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families.


UK Tax Exit
Leave the UK tax system legally — whether or not you set up a business in Dubai. We coordinate with your accountants to exit UK tax residency, meet SRT rules, and structure your global income in Dubai to avoid double taxation — including dividends, crypto, and business revenue. This is how top earners pay 0% tax abroad — cleanly, legally, and without risk.


Business Setup
Set up in a Freezone, Mainland, or Offshore zone — fully compliant, fully owned. We migrate your UK company to Dubai with 0% corporate tax, remote UK client billing, and strategic legal structuring — without disrupting income or control. You can keep your UK Ltd active or transition smoothly while still serving UK clients abroad. If you're expanding into the UAE market, we can establish a fully owned Mainland company with no local sponsor. You’ll only pay 9% corporate tax on income above 375,000 AED. Starting from £15,000


Golden Visa
Secure a 10-year UAE residency through business or property investment. No local sponsor needed. No active business required. We handle end-to-end Golden Visa processing for UK investors, retirees, crypto holders, and remote entrepreneurs — including Emirates ID, UAE bank account setup, tax residency, and full compliance. Crypto investor? We help you exit UK tax exposure and secure legal Dubai residency — fast and clean. Starting from £15,000


Property Investment
Invest in strategic Dubai real estate to unlock Golden Visa residency, passive rental income, or capital gains — all with 0 UK capital gains tax exposure. Many of our UK property clients sell assets in the UK and reinvest equity in Dubai for higher returns, 0 inheritance tax, and long-term wealth protection. Mortgages are also available — even for non-residents. We advise on location, loans, and compliance — whether you’re buying for residency, yield, or generational planning.


Family Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, children, or key team members for UAE residency — with Emirates IDs, visas, and bank accounts handled seamlessly. We simplify documentation, timeline management, and compliance — so your family or staff relocate with full clarity and zero stress. Whether you're moving for lifestyle, schooling, or succession planning, we build structures that support life and business continuity.


Asset Protection
Preserve your IP, shares, and family wealth with UAE holding companies, DIFC/ADGM foundations, and Dubai wills. Structured correctly, your assets — including property, crypto, and investments — can be shielded from the UK’s 40% inheritance tax. We build compliant, high-integrity structures that shield assets from tax, family disputes, and legacy risk — including Bitcoin and digital wealth.

UK Retiree Concierge
Relocate to Dubai without setting up a business. We help you secure a 10-year renewable Golden Visa that offers long-term stability without complexity. We also set up UAE bank accounts, guide your property investment, and assist you in exiting UK tax legally — including shielding your family from the 40% UK inheritance tax. Whether you're seeking tax clarity, legacy protection, or more time with family, we design lifestyle-first Dubai plans tailored to your retirement.
Step 1: Complimentary Discovery Call (15 Minutes)
Your journey starts with a no-obligation call. We’ll explore your goals — whether that’s how to leave the UK tax system legally, move your business from the UK to Dubai, or secure a Golden Visa with or without setting up a company.
Outcome: Clarity on whether our 0% tax strategies and Dubai relocation pathways are right for you — including if Dubai is tax-free for UK citizens in your case.
Step 2: Personalized Strategy Session
We map your UK-to-Dubai tax plan in detail. You’ll receive:
- Expert advice on the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), HMRC compliance, and how to avoid double taxation
- A tailored playbook for company relocation — whether you keep your UK Ltd active or not — and for setting up Freezone, Offshore, or Mainland entities
- Property investment routes and Golden Visa pathways available to you
- Alignment of near-term goals with long-term planning — including asset migration, UAE wills, and shielding your family from the UK’s 40% inheritance tax
- Timeline, pricing, and legal structure options — fully transparent and aligned with your lifestyle and tax goals
Pricing Transparency: Packages begin at £15,000. Concierge solutions for entrepreneurs, crypto holders, and families range from £30,000 to £50,000.
Why Choose Us
30+ Years of Proven Expertise:
Decades of hands-on experience navigating Dubai’s 0% tax, legal, and business landscape — for founders, investors, and HNW families.
Tailored, Not Templated:
Every structure is shaped around your goals — from 0% tax strategy to family relocation — never one-size-fits-all.
End-to-End, So You Don’t Have To:
From UK tax exit to Golden Visas, Emirates ID, and banking — we manage it all so you can move with clarity and control.
Results You (and Auditors) Can Trust:
Compliant frameworks with Big 4 audit coordination — protecting your legacy, assets, and peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions
Timing matters for growth. Many want insight into how fast banking, Stripe, AWS, or Deel integration can happen once their Dubai entity and visa are in place—and what foundational steps genuinely accelerate that access.
This is a top query—especially around dividends, capital gains, and passive income. Founders want to know how the UK–UAE tax treaty works, which taxes are entirely avoidable, and what documentation is essential to claim relief.
UK entrepreneurs worry that relocating will cost them their core customer base. This question tackles how to retain UK clients, manage contracts, avoid permanent establishment risks, and ensure seamless billing.
Many founders are confused by overly simplified visa options. They want clarity on the actual investment requirements—whether property or company-based—and how each visa aligns with family, mobility, and long-term scale objectives.
This is a critical concern for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. It covers topics like passing the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), timing your move to align with the UK tax year, avoiding the 5-Year Non-Residence Trap, and ensuring you don’t leave yourself open to HMRC challenges.
Yes. We design a regulated family office in Dubai, coordinate Big 4 audit overlays, and implement legacy and governance frameworks.
We map UK tax exit strategy, run SRT planning UK to Dubai, and work directly with UK advisers to document a clean break.
Yes. We align substance, then coordinate UAE tax residency certificate issuance and tier-1 bank account opening in Dubai (multi-currency).
Yes. We structure DIFC company formation/ADGM company setup aligned to passive holding, governance, and banking requirements.
End-to-end Dubai company setup: jurisdiction selection (DIFC/ADGM/SRTIP), licensing, Emirates ID, office/substance, and compliant bookkeeping.
Unlike agencies that only process paperwork, Dubai Shift acts as a strategic advisory command centre. We unify legal, tax, property, and education planning under one jurisdiction — ensuring your exit is clean, compliant, and audit-proof.
Yes. For founders and HNW families, we establish: Freezone or Mainland companies for business continuity Family Offices in ADGM/DIFC to consolidate assets, governance, and succession Audit and banking overlays for credibility with global institutions
Absolutely. We integrate property acquisition with Golden Visa eligibility — ensuring families don’t just buy homes, but also unlock 10-year UAE residency through the right investment.
Yes. We specialize in guiding UK families through SRT-compliant exits and legacy planning. This includes restructuring UK Ltd companies, migrating trusts, and setting up UAE Family Offices to mitigate Inheritance Tax (IHT) exposure.
We provide end-to-end relocation and structuring services, including: School admissions support Golden Visa applications (property, HoldCo, or talent routes) Property search and investment setup UK tax exit planning (Statutory Residence Test compliance) Family Office and wealth structuring in ADGM/DIFC
The biggest UK expat tax mistakes include failing the SRT due to poor travel planning, keeping UK wallets or business control active, and mismanaging rental income reporting. Others risk HMRC audit by selling assets too soon after leaving or using low-credibility offshore licenses. At Dubai Shift, we close these SRT failure traps before they cost you.
We guide you through the UAE banking for expats process, from freezone entity selection to Dubai bank account setup that passes compliance checks. Our approach ensures your banking aligns with your license scope, source-of-funds requirements, and freezone banking compliance standards — critical for credibility and smooth operations.
Absolutely. We specialise in UK Ltd restructuring in Dubai, shifting operational and legal control offshore to meet HMRC’s non-resident criteria. By implementing offshore company control and strategic business tax planning for expats, we minimise exposure to UK corporation and dividend tax while ensuring your structure is banking- and audit-ready in the UAE.
Yes — to pass the SRT and fully exit UK tax, you’ll need UAE residency, usually via an UAE investor visa or Golden Visa. These options offer tax benefits for UK expats while providing long-term Dubai residency security. A license alone isn’t enough — your visa and day-count strategy must align with UK tax rules to stay compliant.
We provide a full UK tax exit service designed for founders, investors, and HNW families relocating to Dubai. Our team maps your Dubai relocation tax planning around the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), asset migration, and clean HMRC separation. Through tailored expat wealth structuring, we ensure your move locks in 0% UAE tax while protecting global assets from future UK claims.
We do — often as part of broader wealth structures for HNWIs.
Yes — DMCC is the most trader-friendly and cost-effective for active crypto trading.
Yes — we structure the entity and provide Big 4 audit overlays for stronger banking access.
ADGM offers institutional-grade custody and global credibility.
Yes — we design legal structures that pass SRT and withstand audits.
Budgets vary by activity and zone, but Freezone FZ-LLC UAE packages often start around AED 12k–35k (licence + basic extras). Mainland LLC UAE is typically higher due to local approvals and expanded UAE sales rights. We quote a fixed, transparent scope.
Yes—end-to-end. We coordinate UAE visa, Emirates ID, and introduce banking partners suitable for Freezone FZ-LLC UAE or Mainland LLC UAE operations.
Absolutely. We can convert the UK Ltd into a subcontractor, migrate IP to a UAE HoldCo, adjust payroll/VAT flows, and update client contracts—clean, compliant, and aligned to Dubai Mainland vs Freezone sales rights.
Yes. We form both Mainland LLC UAE and Freezone FZ-LLC UAE and advise on UAE sales rights so you pick the route that fits revenue, hiring, and compliance.
Structure selection (Mainland LLC UAE vs Freezone FZ-LLC UAE), licensing, UAE visa & Emirates ID, corporate banking, contract rewrites, IP migration, and SRT-aligned relocation. A complete Dubai company formation guide 2025 execution.
We set up international payments Dubai with trusted banks and platforms, so you get paid in GBP, USD, or AED—no client friction or missed invoices.
Yes—our team can maintain your UK Ltd after Dubai move, ensuring it’s compliant, credible, and integrated with your Dubai base.
Absolutely! A robust Dubai relocation business strategy helps you maintain UK and global clients, streamline invoicing, and avoid compliance mistakes.
We map UK founder client retention strategies, including hybrid entity setup, clear communication, and payment solutions for zero client disruption.
Dubai Shift structures your move to keep UK clients Dubai—preserving contracts, cashflow, and credibility for founders going global.
Yes—the current sector growth for UK investors in Dubai is driven by government backing, global talent, and proven exit opportunities, making it a long-term win.
We match your business with the best Dubai freezone sector entry points for your target scale-up sectors UAE, so you never waste time or resources.
Absolutely! We keep you updated on Dubai investment trends, from hot new markets to proven scale-up plays, ensuring you act before the crowd.
We identify the strongest UK founder Dubai opportunities in high-growth industries, helping you invest or build in the sectors most aligned with your vision.
Dubai Shift maps your goals to the Statutory Residence Test for cryptofastest-growing sectors Dubai 2025, providing sector-specific support and introductions for smooth business launch and scale.
Our experts design your global scale-up strategy by leveraging tax-free business migration, optimal UAE freezone company selection, and direct access to international clients and capital.
Strategic founders Dubai enjoy 0% tax, investor credibility, and easy cross-border payments with the right Dubai business setup—all part of our core services.
Absolutely! We handle every step of your UAE freezone company setup, ensuring it aligns with your global scale-up strategy.
Our team manages the full UK entrepreneur relocation process—structuring your tax-free business migration so you benefit from Dubai’s unique incentives.
Dubai Shift offers end-to-end guidance for strategic founders Dubai, from initial Dubai business setup to ongoing compliance and global scaling.
Not at all. Anyone with significant global assets can benefit from international wealth structuring and HMRC compliance for UK investors via a Dubai holding company for global assets.
UAE asset protection provides higher levels of privacy, zero tax on dividends and capital gains, and future-ready legal frameworks—making your Dubai holding company for global assets highly effective.
Yes. A properly structured Dubai holding company for global assets supports direct ownership of global property, equity, and digital assets for advanced international wealth structuring.
We guide you step-by-step through your exit UK tax residency journey, including SRT assessment, timeline planning, and documentation for full HMRC compliance for UK investors.
Dubai Shift handles every detail—structuring your Dubai holding company for global assets, coordinating the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) exit, and delivering robust UAE asset protection.
We work directly with your UK advisers to document your Statutory Residence Test (SRT) exit and manage the transition, ensuring HMRC non-residency compliance and a true clean break from the UK tax system.
Absolutely. With the right UK tax exit strategy and expert structuring, you can often keep your UK Ltd or other investments, provided your profits and contracts are properly channeled through your UAE freezone setup.
Yes! We specialise in UAE freezone setup for UK founders, investors, and families, ensuring compliance with HMRC non-residency rules so you can scale your global operations from Dubai.
Our SRT audit includes a detailed review of your UK ties, day count, and finances. This process is essential for any UK tax exit strategy and enables a clean break from the UK tax system.
Dubai Shift guides you through every step of a Statutory Residence Test for crypto—from mapping your Statutory Residence Test (SRT) to building a robust UAE freezone setup and ensuring full HMRC non-residency compliance for a seamless Dubai relocation for UK founders.
No. Retirees, property holders, and passive investors can all qualify. The key is aligning your residency status, banking, and investments with 0% tax Dubai residency compliance.
Not if done right. The UAE has no income tax, and with a clean UK tax exit strategy + SRT compliance, you avoid double taxation. Coordination with your UK accountant is essential.
Yes — the visa covers spouses and dependents, making it a powerful tool for long-term wealth protection in the UAE and future-proofing family relocation plans.
That’s a red flag. Owning UK property may imply UK ties, which can affect your UK tax exit strategy. We help structure clean exits and minimize exposure to UK inheritance and capital gains tax.
Not always. While Dubai Golden Visa for property investors is a common route (AED 2M+ property), you can also qualify through business ownership, investments, or exceptional talent categories.
Start by securing SRT clearance, removing UK exchange links, and keeping an audit-ready trail. Our team helps you pass the test, migrate your crypto, and protect from future HMRC crypto investigation.
Yes, but only if your fiat conversion and crypto liquidity align with your tax residency and ownership model. We help design that flow so it’s HMRC-proof and 0% taxed.
They might — especially if your identity or wallet history traces back to the UK. That’s why separating personal vs. company holdings and securing UAE crypto exchange compliance is critical.
If you were UK-resident at the time, HMRC may still tax them. We help reclassify or disclose those gains legally during your transition via clean Dubai crypto structuring.
Not necessarily. But if you're staking, lending, or using crypto for real-world purchases, a UAE Freezone company improves UAE crypto exchange compliance and unlocks crypto-friendly banking.
We offer a Statutory Residence Test Audit — a fast, detailed check of your exposure, timeline, and next legal step.
Yes — if your income is from investments, equity, or IP. We help you select the right UAE entity based on your risk profile and wealth structure.
That’s considered a strong "family tie" under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). It can easily push you into tax-residency territory — even if you live in Dubai.
Not at all. You need real substance — including control, residency, operations, and banking — to show HMRC your center of life has shifted.
Yes — if HMRC still sees you as UK-resident, and the UAE doesn’t tax you, you could still owe full UK tax. Passing the Statutory Residence Test is what shields you legally.
While not required, we highly recommend the Golden Visa for tech entrepreneurs. It provides 10-year UAE residency with fewer renewal risks and supports family relocation, banking, and wealth planning. We handle the full application start to finish.
Absolutely. We time your Statutory Residence Test (SRT) window, model the optimal departure date, and replatform billing, IP, and contracts into a compliant UAE structure. This ensures your UK tax exit as a founder holds under audit.
Yes. We structure your UAE setup so your startup remains legally distinct and investor-friendly. Many clients retain a UK entity for IP or team operations, while shifting billing and ownership to Dubai — helping them raise post-VC while remaining tax-free.
For tech and SaaS founders, we typically recommend UAE Freezones for startup scale like IFZA, Meydan, or DMCC. These zones allow you to legally invoice clients, receive payments, hire, and raise capital — all under a 0% capital gains regime.
Yes. We build end-to-end founder relocation strategies that comply with the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), handle UAE company setup, Golden Visa filings, and ensure you legally exit UK tax as a founder — without compromising your startup or exit potential.
We provide bank account setup, Golden Visa filing, DIFC will registration, family sponsorship, crypto asset migration, and even school enrollment if needed. Our service is end-to-end — designed for HNWIs relocating with precision, not guesswork.
Absolutely — when combined with Statutory Residence Test (SRT) planning, timing of gains, and asset relocation. We structure the Golden Visa as part of your larger wealth migration plan — not just a real estate transaction.
Yes — but structure matters. We help clients choose between personal ownership or SPV setup (for rental income or estate planning). If using a mortgage, you must have paid 50% or more. We ensure compliance before any contracts are signed.
Qualifying properties must be AED 2M+, either completed or in select off-plan developments with verified payment progress and DLD approvals. We pre-vet every unit for Golden Visa eligibility, ownership structure, and investment quality — avoiding hype-driven or non-compliant options.
Yes. We don’t just recommend a property — we manage the full process: due diligence, purchase coordination, Oqood registration, visa filing, and alignment with UK tax exit planning. We ensure your property qualifies and your residency is secured without delays or surprises.
Absolutely. We help reroute Stripe, PayPal, and crypto wallets into your new UAE entity while preserving access and credibility. Many Freezones we use are bank- and fintech-friendly, with audit overlays for institutional trust.
Typically 4–8 weeks, depending on entity setup, IP migration, and client readiness. Freezone licenses can be secured in as little as 5 days, with banking and visa steps completed in parallel
We provide: UAE Freezone company setup Visa & Emirates ID UAE bank account Audit layer (if needed) Billing migration SRT timing & modeling Crypto/IP relocation strategies All mapped to protect your income and minimize risk.
Not necessarily. Many clients retain their UK Ltd as a subcontractor, IP feeder, or legacy entity. We’ll assess whether you need to sunset it, HoldCo it, or restructure it to serve your Dubai entity without violating tax rules.
Yes. We design a step-by-step replatforming plan that ensures legal control transfer, SRT compliance, and IP/contract migration — so you can operate from a UAE Freezone with 0% tax exposure and full HMRC compliance.
Yes. Post-SRT crypto and equity gains can be realized tax-free in Dubai. We structure your exit timeline to ensure zero red flags during HMRC review.
It includes Freezone registration, trade license, UAE visa, Emirates ID, bank account setup, and optional Golden Visa — all aligned to pass the UK’s SRT cleanly.
Many founders save between £500K–£1.5M in their first year by eliminating UK corporate and dividend tax via 0% compliant UAE setups.
Yes — your UK Ltd can act as a subcontractor or wind down post-SRT. You can retain UK bank accounts and add UAE ones for operational flexibility.
We help structure your UAE entity, secure residency visas, and reroute contracts, IP, and billing through Dubai — without disrupting your client base or payroll.
Yes, we offer full guidance on crypto wallet migration to the UAE, secure exchange onboarding, and jurisdiction alignment with DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM.
We pre-plan every trigger point — residency change, wallet relocation, and gain realization — then build an audit trail supported by optional Big 4 validation.
Yes, we model your Statutory Residence Test (SRT) trajectory in advance — making sure your day-count, income split, and wallet movements match HMRC expectations.
Absolutely. We assist in obtaining Dubai Golden Visas for crypto investors, often via Freezone company setups, ensuring alignment with long-term tax planning.
We designaudit-proof exit strategies for UK-based HNWIs using Dubai’s tax framework. This includes SRT modelling, crypto wallet migration, and UAE residency structuring.
Most structured exits can be completed in 3–6 months, depending on your assets, residency timeline, and company structure. We model gain timing and SRT windows for maximum savings and smooth execution.
Our strategies deliver substantial savings for individuals earning£250K to £5M+ per year. Most of our clients start seeing major benefits at £500K+ income levels, especially those with crypto, shares, or dividend-heavy portfolios.
We apply the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) rigorously, supported by Big 4 audit overlays and legal structuring. Our solutions are designed to withstand scrutiny, not bypass it — ensuring long-term stability and compliance.
Yes. We specialize in HoldCo conversions, IP migration, and UAE Freezone or Mainland licensing. You keep customer access and credibility, while operating in a compliant tax-free structure from Dubai.
Dubai Shift offers fully engineered tax exit services, including SRT compliance, entity restructuring, HoldCo setups, crypto and equity relocation, Golden Visa acquisition, and UAE audit overlays — all designed to ensure HMRC-proof, 0% tax outcomes.
The Statutory Residence Test for crypto is significantly lower, outdoor time is safer, and services are more accessible — leading to more time, peace, and energy for founders and their families.
Absolutely. With over 200 private schools rated by KHDA, including UK and IB curricula, best schools in Dubai for UK expats deliver strong academics, diverse environments, and world-class facilities.
Yes, you can rent! Many families begin with renting while exploring Dubai property investment for residency later to unlock long-term benefits like the Golden Visa.
A property investment of AED 2M (~£420K) qualifies, or we can structure a Dubai golden visa for families through an investor holding company (HoldCo).
We pre-map the top best schools in Dubai for UK expats, assist with applications, and even coordinate mid-year entries — before your visa is approved.
Yes, but carefully. We structure “non-tax presence” plans where family ties, schools, or donations continue — while maintaining a clean Dubai exit strategy for UK centimillionaires.
At least 5 years. That’s why the Statutory Residence Test for ultra wealthy is central to planning — and must be meticulously documented.
A dual-layered UAE trust structure for UK families, sometimes paired with Guernsey or BVI, offers both onshore credibility and cross-border protection.
Not always, but many opt for a Big 4 audit in UAE to gain investor confidence, banking transparency, and long-term defensibility for heirs or future sales.
Yes, if you’ve cleanly exited UK tax residency and the sale happens post-SRT. That’s how we help you exit UK CGT legally on 8- or 9-figure transactions.
Absolutely. Just do it from your UAE entity, with clean control separation. This helps maintain credibility without risking UK permanent establishment tax exposure.
You can keep it short-term — if you pass the SRT, move CMC to the UAE, and limit UK activity. But most HNWIs either shut it down or replatform via a UAE HoldCo within 12–24 months.
Yes — even solopreneurs can fall foul of tax residency rules. HMRC looks at control and economic substance, not company size. We design lean, compliant structures for solo HNWIs as well.
You’ll need: UAE company governance docs Dubai-based bank accounts Director-level decisions made in the UAE Formalized control evidence (e.g., board resolutions, signature authority)
Only if properly structured. Unmapped income routing between UAE and UK entities may create double taxation or transfer pricing issues — and raise audit flags.
Start with a forensic UK HNWI tax residency review, run your SRT audit, and choose the visa that aligns with your goals — tactical (2-year) or sovereign (Golden Visa). We help build both, start to finish.
The risk isn’t the visa — it’s not planning the sequence. Many start with a 2-year license and never upgrade, which limits banking and compliance strength. A mapped path is essential.
Yes. Both visas can extend to spouse and dependents. Golden Visa setups often offer smoother long-term schooling and relocation planning.
The 2-year investor visa is quicker and more tactical. Ideal for founders or crypto HNWIs who want to test Dubai life or need immediate residency to support their UAE tax structure for founders.
Absolutely. Many clients begin with a 2-year investor visa Dubai, then transition after meeting property or business criteria. We help manage that migration without disrupting compliance.
Working with UK-based advisors or asset managers can undermine your efforts to exit UK crypto tax legally. HMRC may argue that your crypto is still “controlled” from the UK, meaning you may fail the Statutory Residence Test for crypto and lose your crypto tax-free in Dubai advantage. For full HMRC crypto compliance and to maintain your Dubai crypto setup under 0% tax crypto UAE rules, it’s best to work with UAE-based or internationally neutral professionals.
Not always, but many investors include this step in their Dubai crypto setup to strengthen their HMRC crypto compliance and make banking or business activities easier. A UAE Freezone company can help demonstrate that your crypto operations fall within 0% tax crypto UAE policies. However, to truly exit UK crypto tax legally, you still need to pass the Statutory Residence Test for crypto and sever UK ties.
Yes. Even after a move, HMRC can investigate previous years’ gains if you were a UK resident at the time. Achieving HMRC crypto compliance is essential to protect yourself. As part of your Dubai crypto setup, it’s important to review your historical positions and make disclosures if necessary before claiming crypto tax-free in Dubai or 0% tax crypto UAE benefits.
Generally, if you have exited UK crypto tax legally—by passing the Statutory Residence Test for crypto and ensuring your Dubai crypto setup—you do not need to declare your crypto to HMRC. However, if you haven’t fully broken UK tax residency or if HMRC deems you non-compliant with HMRC crypto compliance requirements, you may still have an obligation to report and could lose your crypto tax-free in Dubai status.
If you’ve structured your Dubai crypto setup correctly and have exited UK crypto tax legally by passing the Statutory Residence Test for crypto, selling crypto for fiat in the UAE means your gains are typically covered under 0% tax crypto UAE rules. However, if you haven’t achieved full HMRC crypto compliance or maintain UK tax residency, HMRC can still claim tax on these gains, regardless of where the sale happens.
Common red flags include: Spending more than 90 days in the UK Using UK bank accounts for daily spending Drawing a UK salary Children in UK schools Retaining a primary home in the UK We audit your profile against [HMRC Statutory Residence Test failure risks] and close or restructure any UK ties before your official tax exit date.
No — your existing UK state pension remains intact. You can also make voluntary National Insurance contributions from abroad to keep building your entitlement. We coordinate with your accountant to align your [UK state pension after overseas move] with your broader wealth and retirement planning.
Typical costs range between $12,000 and $25,000 for initial setup, including licensing, legal documents, and visas. Ongoing compliance and renewals average $5,000 to $8,000 annually. We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing tailored to your profile and the complexity of your [Dubai tax relocation setup].
It depends on your goals. A freezone license may be sufficient for a single service business. However, if you're managing equity, intellectual property, or assets, a UAE holding company provides enhanced banking access and succession protection. We advise you on the best-fit [UAE company structure for UK founders] based on your international footprint and future plans.
The UAE applies 0% tax on crypto gains, staking income, or token disposals. However, if HMRC believes the disposal occurred before your official exit, they can still attempt to tax it in the UK. We help you protect your assets by creating a timestamped, audit-ready exit aligned with [UK crypto tax residency rules] and your SRT break date.

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