The Golden Residence Permit is granted to foreign investors in UAE, whether in the real estate or public investments sector. The residence permit is valid for 10 years and can be extended if the same conditions are met.
Investor/Partner:
1. Copy of passport.
2. Submit a certified financial report proving the approved value, issued by an accredited audit firm within UAE.
3. A valid trade license for the company with a partner's appendix.
4. A bank statement for the company.
5. Tax registration with tax receipts for the last year.
6. A certificate issued by the free zones proving the company's capital and the investor's share for companies listed within the free zones, along with the certified financial report.
7. Documents required by the financial audit office (company license and auditor's license issued by the Ministry of Economy).
Financial Deposit Investor:
1. Copy of passport.
2. Provide proof of ownership of a financial deposit of no less than AED 2,000,000 in a local bank in UAE. This deposit may be in the form of local sukuk or investment bonds.
3. Proof of housing in the Emirate of Dubai.
Real Estate Investor:
1. Copy of passport.
2- Ownership of one or more properties with a value of no less than AED 2,000,000 (two million dirhams).
Tax Collection Investor:
1- A copy of the passport.
2- A letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that the investor is a partner in one or more establishments and pays tax to the government, with his/her tax contribution amounting to no less than AED 250,000 annually.
3- A trade license with the partners' appendix.
1. Copy of passport.
2. Submit a certified financial report proving the approved value, issued by an accredited audit firm within UAE.
3. A valid trade license for the company with a partner's appendix.
4. A bank statement for the company.
5. Tax registration with tax receipts for the last year.
6. A certificate issued by the free zones proving the company's capital and the investor's share for companies listed within the free zones, along with the certified financial report.
7. Documents required by the financial audit office (company license and auditor's license issued by the Ministry of Economy).
Financial Deposit Investor:
1. Copy of passport.
2. Provide proof of ownership of a financial deposit of no less than AED 2,000,000 in a local bank in UAE. This deposit may be in the form of local sukuk or investment bonds.
3. Proof of housing in the Emirate of Dubai.
Real Estate Investor:
1. Copy of passport.
2- Ownership of one or more properties with a value of no less than AED 2,000,000 (two million dirhams).
Tax Collection Investor:
1- A copy of the passport.
2- A letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that the investor is a partner in one or more establishments and pays tax to the government, with his/her tax contribution amounting to no less than AED 250,000 annually.
3- A trade license with the partners' appendix.
Digital channels (website):
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Center:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Center.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
"The accredited centers for submitting applications for the (Investors – Real Estate) categories from the Land Department are as follows: (Al Tarash Center – Gulf Vision – Golden Cube – Al Yalayis – AGS H)."
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Center:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Center.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
"The accredited centers for submitting applications for the (Investors – Real Estate) categories from the Land Department are as follows: (Al Tarash Center – Gulf Vision – Golden Cube – Al Yalayis – AGS H)."
Residence permit fee: AED1100
Extra charge :
Knowledge Dirham: AED10
Innovation Dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery:
AED20
Note:
The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
Extra charge :
Knowledge Dirham: AED10
Innovation Dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery:
AED20
Note:
The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
1- Investing in Companies (Public Investment)
• Description: An investor or partner in a company within the UAE.
• Requirements and Controls:
• An investor or partner in a company within the UAE with a value of no less than AED 2 million (the value of their share of the company's assets).
• Submission of a certified financial report proving the value,issued by an accredited audit firm within the UAE.
• A valid trade license for the company.
• A bank statement for the company.
• Tax registration with tax receipts for the last year.
• A certificate issued by the free zones proving the company's capital and the investor's share for companies listed within the free zones, along with the certified financial report.
• Documents required by the financial audit office (company license and auditor's license issued by the Ministry of Economy). - The size of the facility's investment or employment, administrative efficiency, and financial solvency are evaluated and approved for final approval.
Real Estate Investment
• Description: Owning a property or a group of properties within UAE (mortgaged property is acceptable, and includes all types of properties). Applications are submitted through the centers mentioned in the additional information.
• Requirements and Controls:
• The applicant must own a property or a group of properties with a total value of no less than AED 2 million.
• The property value must be certified by a property status statement certificate issued by the Dubai Land Department.
• If the ownership is in the form of a share in a joint property, the value of the share must not be less than AED 2 million.
• A property valuation certificate may be accepted through offices licensed by the Dubai Land Department.
• It is required to place a lien on the property to ensure the continuity of ownership throughout the validity of the Golden Residency, (in accordance with the procedures of the Land Department.)
Bank Deposits
• Description: Depositing a fixed sum of money with a local bank in the UAE or in the form of local bonds or sukuks.
• Requirements and Controls:
• Owning a bank deposit of no less than AED 2 million.
• Attaching an official bank certificate proving the existence of the deposit and stating that it has been frozen for a period of no less than two years.
• The deposit or investment must be held with an accredited local bank within the UAE.
• Withdrawal of the deposit or investment is not permitted throughout the Golden Residency period (10 years).
Tax Investors
• Description: An active investor in UAE who contributes to the local economy by paying high taxes.
• Requirements and Controls:
• Attach a trade license to prove the existence of a registered economic activity in UAE.
• Submit a tax certificate issued by the Federal Tax Authority in the UAE.
• Proof that the total value of taxes paid annually is no less than AED 250,000 during the last year or the fiscal year preceding the application submission. (Previously, tax collection was calculated by attaching the company's tax receipts for the entire year. Currently, this procedure has been suspended to rely on a letter issued by the competent authority.)
• Description: An investor or partner in a company within the UAE.
• Requirements and Controls:
• An investor or partner in a company within the UAE with a value of no less than AED 2 million (the value of their share of the company's assets).
• Submission of a certified financial report proving the value,issued by an accredited audit firm within the UAE.
• A valid trade license for the company.
• A bank statement for the company.
• Tax registration with tax receipts for the last year.
• A certificate issued by the free zones proving the company's capital and the investor's share for companies listed within the free zones, along with the certified financial report.
• Documents required by the financial audit office (company license and auditor's license issued by the Ministry of Economy). - The size of the facility's investment or employment, administrative efficiency, and financial solvency are evaluated and approved for final approval.
Real Estate Investment
• Description: Owning a property or a group of properties within UAE (mortgaged property is acceptable, and includes all types of properties). Applications are submitted through the centers mentioned in the additional information.
• Requirements and Controls:
• The applicant must own a property or a group of properties with a total value of no less than AED 2 million.
• The property value must be certified by a property status statement certificate issued by the Dubai Land Department.
• If the ownership is in the form of a share in a joint property, the value of the share must not be less than AED 2 million.
• A property valuation certificate may be accepted through offices licensed by the Dubai Land Department.
• It is required to place a lien on the property to ensure the continuity of ownership throughout the validity of the Golden Residency, (in accordance with the procedures of the Land Department.)
Bank Deposits
• Description: Depositing a fixed sum of money with a local bank in the UAE or in the form of local bonds or sukuks.
• Requirements and Controls:
• Owning a bank deposit of no less than AED 2 million.
• Attaching an official bank certificate proving the existence of the deposit and stating that it has been frozen for a period of no less than two years.
• The deposit or investment must be held with an accredited local bank within the UAE.
• Withdrawal of the deposit or investment is not permitted throughout the Golden Residency period (10 years).
Tax Investors
• Description: An active investor in UAE who contributes to the local economy by paying high taxes.
• Requirements and Controls:
• Attach a trade license to prove the existence of a registered economic activity in UAE.
• Submit a tax certificate issued by the Federal Tax Authority in the UAE.
• Proof that the total value of taxes paid annually is no less than AED 250,000 during the last year or the fiscal year preceding the application submission. (Previously, tax collection was calculated by attaching the company's tax receipts for the entire year. Currently, this procedure has been suspended to rely on a letter issued by the competent authority.)
Digital channels (website):
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Amer Service Center:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Center:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
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- One of the conditions for maintaining a Golden Residence Permit is the ability to support oneself and one's family without needing government support.
- The Authority reserves the right to take the necessary measures to ensure that individuals covered by the provisions of this resolution continue to meet the conditions stated therein throughout the validity period of the Golden Residence Permit (property may not be disposed of nor the financial deposit refunded throughout the 10-year residency period).
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day residency law, as the residency is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
- The Authority reserves the right to take the necessary measures to ensure that individuals covered by the provisions of this resolution continue to meet the conditions stated therein throughout the validity period of the Golden Residence Permit (property may not be disposed of nor the financial deposit refunded throughout the 10-year residency period).
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day residency law, as the residency is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
Service details last updated on:
03/08/2021
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