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How UK HNWIs Are Relocating Their Businesses to Dubai for 0% Tax
Is This You?
- £500K–£10M+ income through UK Ltd
- Paying 20–45% in UK tax
- Want legal, smarter global structuring
- Considering UAE but want more than a “license”
Real Prompts This Blog Answers
- “How can I legally pay 0% tax by moving my business to Dubai?”
- “Do I need to pass the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) to avoid UK tax?”
- “What’s the difference between a Free Zone and Mainland company in Dubai?”
- “Will HMRC still tax me if I keep my UK Ltd open?”
- “How do I structure my global revenue for 0% tax in Dubai?”
Why Dubai in 2025?
The Common Mistake
- Founders set up UAE entity but:
- Keep invoicing via UK Ltd
- Maintain UK bank accounts and clients
- Fail SRT residency test
- Retain UK control
Result: Still taxed in the UK.
What a Proper 0% Setup Looks Like
What NEXT?
Book a Private Setup Strategy Call — 20 minutes with our team to map your UK tax exit and UAE structure. No generic checklists — just a clear pathway tailored to your income, entity, and goals.
Take the Wealth Reclaimed Scorecard — Discover how much you’re currently losing to HMRC and how much you could legally reclaim with a compliant UAE setup.
Request Our Private Briefing — “From UK Ltd to UAE Free Zone: The 0% Transition Playbook” — a step-by-step guide for UK founders earning £500K–£10M+.
This article is part of the Dubai Shift content series on UK-to-UAE tax optimisation — covering SRT residency exits, Free Zone vs Mainland structuring, and global revenue replatforming strategies. Explore more at: https://dubaishift.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Not directly. You need a UAE entity and must exit UK tax residency.
Not always. It can be reduced to dormant status or restructured.
Yes, via your UAE entity, provided you’ve exited UK residency.
Yes, especially with revenue-backed structuring and audits.
Pass the SRT, shift control offshore, and ensure contracts and payments flow through the UAE.
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