Leave the UK Tax System Properly, Set Up in Dubai in 3 to 4 Weeks
Global Tax Consulting gets your UK exit right. GenZone handles your Dubai trade license, residency visa and bank application support end-to-end. One plan, two specialists, no gaps in between.
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Your UK Tax Exit Is Handled by a UK Tax Specialist
Global Tax Consulting plans your exit from the UK tax system. GenZone sets up your company and residency in Dubai. You get one plan from both teams.
0% in Dubai or Abu Dhabi does not mean 0% in the UK. HMRC keeps its own rules, and they decide how much of the benefit you actually get.
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UK Tax vs Dubai Tax
UK rates for 2026/27, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland sets its own income tax bands.
| Tax | UK top rate | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income tax | 45% | 0% |
| Dividend tax | 39.35% | 0% |
| Capital gains tax | 24% | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% | 0%* |
* UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profits above AED 375,000; qualifying Free Zone companies can pay 0% on eligible income. UAE figures apply to individuals and companies resident in the UAE. To stop paying UK tax you must become non-UK resident under the Statutory Residence Test, UK-source income can remain taxable, and returning within roughly five years can bring some gains and income back into UK tax. This is general information, not tax advice.
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Why UK Founders Choose Dubai
0% Personal Income Tax
No income tax, dividend tax or capital gains tax for UAE-resident individuals.
100% Foreign Ownership
Own your company outright, with no local sponsor in a Free Zone.
Residency for You and Your Family
A renewable 2-year UAE residency visa, with the option to sponsor your spouse and children.
Business Banking in the UAE
Bank application support for multi-currency UAE business accounts, plus payment processors like Stripe.
Seven Hours From London
Direct flights from every major UK airport, and only 3 to 4 hours ahead of UK time.
English-Speaking Business Hub
Business runs in English, and one of the largest British expat communities in the world is already there.
Four Steps to Dubai
Most clients are fully operational in Dubai within 3 to 4 weeks of starting their setup.
- GenZone
Free Strategy Call
Tell us about your business, income and timeline. We map the right Dubai structure and flag the UK points to address.
- Global Tax Consulting
Your UK Exit Plan
Your residence position under the Statutory Residence Test, split-year treatment, the five-year rule and what to tell HMRC when you leave.
- GenZone
Your Dubai Setup
Trade license, residency visa, Emirates ID and bank application support, handled end-to-end. One short trip to Dubai of 2 to 3 days.
- Both teams
Ongoing Support
UK returns for any remaining UK income, plus Dubai license and visa renewals, compliance and banking support.
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What UK Clients Ask Us Most
UK tax questions are answered with input from Global Tax Consulting. Dubai setup questions are answered by GenZone.
It depends on your residence status. Once you are non-UK resident, the UK generally taxes only UK-source income and gains on UK property. Overseas income and gains fall outside UK tax.
Your status is decided by the Statutory Residence Test, which looks at your days in the UK, your work pattern and your UK ties. Keeping a clear record of your travel and circumstances is essential if HMRC ever asks.
Yes. Split-year treatment can make you non-resident from the day you leave, provided you meet the conditions, for example starting full-time work abroad or no longer having a UK home.
If you return to the UK within broadly five years, certain gains and income received while abroad can be taxed in the year you come back. These are the temporary non-residence rules, so plan for them before you sell assets or take large dividends.
Yes, but a UK-incorporated company stays UK tax resident, so its profits remain within UK corporation tax. Many founders set up a new UAE company for future business. We will advise on whether to restructure, wind down or keep your UK company.
UK rental income remains taxable in the UK. Non-resident landlords can apply to HMRC to receive rent without tax deducted at source and settle the tax through an annual return instead.
Yes for personal income: personal income tax is 0% in the UAE. Corporate tax is 9% on profits above AED 375,000, but qualifying Free Zone companies can pay 0% on eligible income. We confirm whether your business qualifies on your call.
Most clients are fully operational in 3 to 4 weeks. Most of the process is remote, with one short visit of 2 to 3 days for your visa medical, biometrics and bank application.
All-inclusive Free Zone packages with one visa typically start from around $8,500. License renewals usually run $1,500 to $5,000 a year depending on your Free Zone and activities.
Yes. Once you hold a UAE residency visa, you can sponsor your spouse and dependent children for their own residency visas.
Make the Move Once, and Make It Properly
Book a free strategy call to see if you qualify for 0% tax in Dubai and what leaving the UK means for you.
Need help? Chat with us on WhatsApp
- info@genzone.com
- +971 58 104 7071
- Office 702, Churchill Executive Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Partnership disclosureGlobal Tax Consulting is an official partner of GenZone. Global Tax Consulting is an independent UK tax practice led by Emma McDermott, ATT, and is not part of HMRC. GenZone and Global Tax Consulting are separate businesses, and each is responsible for its own services.
DisclaimerGenZone is an independent private consultancy and is not affiliated with the UAE Government or any government authority. We do not issue visas or official government documents. All approvals are subject to UAE authority regulations. Tax outcomes vary based on individual circumstances, business structure and applicable law. This page is general information and does not constitute legal or tax advice.