Destino Dubai

Everyone talks about Dubai companies like they're an automatic win. Zero tax, global hub, 100% ownership, what's not to love? The honest answer is: it depends. Dubai is genuinely the right move for some entrepreneurs and a costly mistake for others. Here's what we tell clients who ask us this question. You're generating meaningful income and paying significant tax at home. If you're a consultant, freelancer, or business owner paying 30–50% income tax in your home country, the financial case...

One of the biggest advantages of setting up a company in Dubai is that your trade license gives you the right to live there. The investor visa is the residency permit you get as a company owner, and it's one of the most straightforward visas the UAE offers. What is the Dubai investor visa? The investor visa is a UAE residency visa issued to owners and partners of registered companies in Dubai. It comes with 2 or 3-year validity (depending on your setup), is renewable, and gives you the...

A complete step-by-step guide to opening a company in Dubai in 2026. Free zone vs mainland, costs, timelines and what to watch out for. Written by the Destino Dubai team. How to Open a Company in Dubai in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide Dubai is one of the most attractive places in the world to start a business. Zero income tax, 100% foreign ownership, and a strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa. But knowing how to actually do it, the steps, the costs, the paperwork, is where most...