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Relocation

Vision

Strategic Relocation, Structured Around Your Investment & Lifestyle Goals

Relocation to Dubai

At Lux Abacus, we support investors, entrepreneurs, and internationally mobile families through every stage of their relocation journey. From residency structuring and property sourcing to tax considerations and lifestyle integration, our role is to ensure your move is seamless, compliant, and aligned with your long-term objectives.

Whether you are relocating for investment, business expansion, or lifestyle, we coordinate the right partners, advisors, and opportunities to make Dubai work for you, from day one.

Why Relocate to Dubai?

Living in Dubai

For many clients, relocation is not just lifestyle-driven, it is a strategic wealth and portfolio decision.

0% personal income tax on employment and investment income

A globally connected business hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa

Political and economic stability

A safe, family-friendly environment

World-class healthcare, education, and infrastructure

Strong real estate growth and rental yields

Common Residency Options

Residency & Visa Structuring

Securing the right residency visa is the foundation of relocating to Dubai. Lux Abacus guides clients through the most suitable pathways, coordinating with trusted immigration and legal partners.

Employment Visa

Sponsored by a UAE employer, typically valid for 2–3 years and renewable.

Green Visa

Designed for freelancers, remote workers, and highly skilled professionals. Allows self-sponsorship and family sponsorship without employer dependency.

Golden Visa

Long-term residency (5–10 years) available to investors, entrepreneurs, and high-value professionals. Offers enhanced stability, family sponsorship, and long-term planning benefits.

Investor & Property Visas

Available to real estate investors meeting qualifying property value thresholds.

Retirement Visa

For individuals aged 55+ meeting property, savings, or income criteria.

Financial Planning

Tax Implications

One of Dubai’s most compelling advantages is its tax environment.

Tax Implications

Key Benefits

  • No personal income tax

  • No tax on rental income

  • No capital gains tax on property

  • No tax on dividends or inheritance

However, relocation requires cross-border planning.

Tax Implications

Cross-border Planning

  • Clients may still face obligations in their home jurisdictions depending on residency rules, including:

    • Worldwide income reporting

    • Exit tax considerations

    • Corporate tax exposure

    • Asset structuring requirements

    Through specialist partners, Lux Abacus coordinates tax advisory to ensure your relocation is both compliant and optimized.

Retirement considerations

Pension & Retirement Planning

Relocating internationally raises important retirement considerations.

While expats do not participate in the UAE national pension system, alternative structures include:

  • End-of-service gratuity schemes

  • Employer workplace savings plans

  • Voluntary pension structures

  • International retirement vehicles

We also guide clients on:

  • Maintaining overseas pensions

  • Transfer feasibility

  • Currency diversification

  • Long-term retirement structuring

Our role is to ensure your wealth strategy remains intact, regardless of geography.

Leading jurisdiction

Business & Entrepreneur Relocation

Dubai is a leading jurisdiction for founders and international business owners.

Free Zone Companies

100% foreign ownership

Tax efficiencies

Streamlined setup

Mainland Companies

Full UAE market access

Government contract eligibility

Offshore Structures

Political and economic stability

Retirement considerations

Relocating With Family

Moving with family introduces additional planning considerations.

Family Residency Sponsorship
  • Spouse and children visas

  • Parent sponsorship eligibility

  • Medical testing coordination

Education Advisory

Dubai offers over 200 private and international schools with:

  • British curriculum

  • American curriculum

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

Practical considerations

Practical Set Up

Relocation involves administrative coordination beyond residency.

Cost of Living Overview

While Dubai offers tax efficiency, lifestyle planning remains essential.

Typical expat costs include:

  • Prime apartment rentals

  • School tuition fees

  • Private healthcare

  • Lifestyle and transport

However, relative to cities such as London or New York, Dubai often delivers:

  • Lower income tax burden

  • Competitive housing value per square meter

  • Lower fuel and transport costs

We help clients align property decisions with total cost-of-living strategy.

Banking & Healthcare

Relocation involves administrative coordination beyond residency.

Lux Abacus supports introductions and guidance across:

  • UAE bank account setup

  • International banking solutions

  • Health insurance providers

  • Telecommunications

  • Utilities registration

  • Driver licensing conversion

Our objective is to ensure operational readiness from arrival.

Property

For many clients, property acquisition underpins their relocation strategy.

We align relocation with:

Residency eligibility through investment

Lifestyle location selection

School catchment zones

Rental yield potential

Long-term capital appreciation

This ensures your residence is both a home and a strategic asset.

The Lux Abacus Process

Relocation Approach

We coordinate every stage through a controlled advisory model

1. Relocation Profiling

Objectives, residency goals, family needs, investment plans.

2. Visa & Structuring Pathway

Identification of optimal residency and legal routes.

3. Property & Area Selection

Aligned with lifestyle and financial strategy.

4. Financial & Tax Coordination

Through specialist cross-border partners.

5. Operational Setup

Banking, schooling, healthcare, administration.

6. Long-Term Integration

Rental strategy, asset expansion, exit planning.

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Lux Abacus is a discreet real estate advisory firm that helps investors approach Dubai’s property market with clarity, structure, and informed perspective. In a landscape often shaped by sales incentives and fragmented information, the firm focuses on reducing noise and framing opportunities within a coherent capital allocation context.

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