relocating and building in the UAE

relocating and building in the UAE

Your complete guide to

living, building & scaling in Dubai.

Your complete guide to

living, building & scaling in Dubai.

ASIZA Capital is a Dubai-based advisory firm delivering real, operational expertise not theory.

ASIZA Capital is a Dubai-based advisory firm delivering real, operational expertise not theory.

  • United Kingdom

  • Dubai Mainland

  • Europe

  • FREE ZONE

  • IFZA

  • DIFC

Advisory work spanning healthcare, property & finance.

Advisory work spanning healthcare, property & finance.

Advisory work spanning healthcare, property & finance.

Trusted by Founders, Investors & Entrepreneurs.

Two decades of building, operating, and scaling real businesses across the UAE and UK the same expertise applied to every client engagement.

20+

Years Of Experience

£50M+

In Business Activity Structured & Managed

05

CQC-Regulated Care Centres Built & Operated

94

Average Days from First Enquiry to Fully Operational

03

Active UAE Businesses Under Direct ASIZA Leadership

Built in Dubai. Built to Last.

Built in Dubai. Built to Last.

ASIZA Capital is not a generic business consultancy. We are a Dubai-based advisory firm founded and led by a director who has personally built and scaled multiple operating businesses across the UAE and the United Kingdom.

ASIZA Capital is not a generic business consultancy. We are a Dubai-based advisory firm founded and led by a director who has personally built and scaled multiple operating businesses across the UAE and the United Kingdom.

We manage. We do not just advise.

We manage. We do not just advise.

Every engagement is active. We hold accountability for outcomes not recommendations. When a mandate is open, ASIZA Capital is working it.

Every engagement is active. We hold accountability for outcomes not recommendations. When a mandate is open, ASIZA Capital is working it.

Fixed fees. No surprises. Ever.

Fixed fees. No surprises. Ever.

Every mandate is quoted on a fixed fee against agreed scope before work begins. No time-and-materials billing. No scope creep. What we agree is what you pay.

Every mandate is quoted on a fixed fee against agreed scope before work begins. No time-and-materials billing. No scope creep. What we agree is what you pay.

One point of accountability across every engagement.

One point of accountability across every engagement.

You deal with one person. One number. One inbox. Every party in your mandate lawyers, banks, advisors, government is coordinated by us. You do not chase anyone.

You deal with one person. One number. One inbox. Every party in your mandate lawyers, banks, advisors, government is coordinated by us. You do not chase anyone.

Off-market access through two decades of trusted relationships.

Off-market access through two decades of trusted relationships.

The best business opportunities, the best advisors, and the best introductions are not publicly available. Ours are built on relationships developed over twenty years of operating in two markets.

The best business opportunities, the best advisors, and the best introductions are not publicly available. Ours are built on relationships developed over twenty years of operating in two markets.

We coordinate the experts. We do not pretend to be all of them.

We coordinate the experts. We do not pretend to be all of them.

Legal advice, regulated tax advice, investment management these require licensed practitioners.
We engage the right ones, brief them correctly, and manage the engagement. You get the expertise without the fragmentation.

Legal advice, regulated tax advice, investment management these require licensed practitioners.
We engage the right ones, brief them correctly, and manage the engagement. You get the expertise without the fragmentation.

We have done it ourselves. Everything we recommend, we have lived.

We have done it ourselves. Everything we recommend, we have lived.

ASIZA Capital's directors have built and operated real businesses across the UAE and United Kingdom. Our advice comes from operational experience - not theory.

ASIZA Capital's directors have built and operated real businesses across the UAE and United Kingdom. Our advice comes from operational experience - not theory.

Our credibility is not claimed. It is documented.

ASIZA Capital's director has 20+ years of operational business experience across the UK and UAE including regulated healthcare, property, staffing, and management consultancy.

UAE Licensed & Registered

ASIZA Capital Management Consultancy LLC is a fully licensed UAE entity, registered and operating from Floor 12, Cayan Business Centre, Barsha Heights, Dubai.

Two Decades of Real Operations

Twenty years of building, owning, and running businesses across the UK and UAE with personal capital, personal risk, and verifiable results across healthcare, property, and staffing sectors.

UK & UAE Dual Jurisdiction

Direct operational experience across both markets not theoretical cross-border advisory. We have personally navigated HMRC, UK Companies House, UAE Ministry of Economy, and DIFC regulations.

Business Acquisition & Brokerage

All structures are designed for full compliance with UAE, UK, and OECD transfer pricing guidelines where applicable. We do not advise on arrangements that create HMRC exposure or regulatory risk.

Fully Compliant Structures

All structures are designed for full compliance with UAE, UK, and OECD transfer pricing guidelines where applicable. We do not advise on arrangements that create HMRC exposure or regulatory risk.

Established UAE Network

ASIZA Capital has cultivated a trusted network of PRO agents, licensed accountants, corporate bankers, property professionals, and visa specialists built through years of operating in the UAE market.

I built my first business in the UK at 25. I built my first UAE business a decade later. Everything ASIZA Capital delivers, I have personally executed with my own capital, my own risk, and my own results. That is the difference.

I built my first business in the UK at 25. I built my first UAE business a decade later. Everything ASIZA Capital delivers, I have personally executed with my own capital, my own risk, and my own results. That is the difference.

ASIZA Capital Director · Dubai, UAE

Everything you need under one roof.

Everything you need under one roof.

We do not refer you elsewhere and leave you to figure it out. We manage the full journey from first conversation to first year of operation.

We do not refer you elsewhere and leave you to figure it out. We manage the full journey from first conversation to first year of operation.

01

UAE Business Set Up

Company formation done properly right structure, right jurisdiction, right costs. Full needs assessment, licensing, bank account support.

Learn more

02

UAE Visa & Residency

03

Tax Planning & Structuring

04

Management & Business Consulting

05

Wealth & Capital Management

06

Financial Consulting & Accounting

07

Lifestyle Setup & Concierge

08

Business Acquisitions & Advisory

09

Bespoke & Business Software Design

Outcome

A fully licensed, operational UAE entity ready to trade, bank, and scale.

01

UAE Business Set Up

Company formation done properly right structure, right jurisdiction, right costs. Full needs assessment, licensing, bank account support.

Learn more

02

UAE Visa & Residency

03

Tax Planning & Structuring

04

Management & Business Consulting

05

Wealth & Capital Management

06

Financial Consulting & Accounting

07

Lifestyle Setup & Concierge

08

Business Acquisitions & Advisory

09

Bespoke & Business Software Design

Everything you need to actually live in Dubai sorted before you land. Area briefings, property search coordination, school research, driving licence conversion, DEWA setup, telecoms, personal banking introductions, social introductions, and ongoing concierge support throughout your first year.

Everything you need to actually live in Dubai sorted before you land. Area briefings, property search coordination, school research, driving licence conversion, DEWA setup, telecoms, personal banking introductions, social introductions, and ongoing concierge support throughout your first year.

Ready to move?

ASIZA Capital's director has 20+ years of operational business experience across the UK and UAE including regulated healthcare, property, staffing, and management consultancy.

Tier 1

|

Most popular

Done With You

Business owners and investors who want expert 1:1 guidance throughout their entire setup.

Everything in Blueprint & Accelerator

Full personal onboarding call (2 hrs)

Relocation & business structure roadmap

Visa application management & govt liaison

Company formation licensing, address

Corporate bank account introduction support

Tax structure review and documentation

Accounting and bookkeeping setup

Property search briefing & agent intro

4 × 1:1 advisory calls across 90-day engagement

Direct WhatsApp access throughout

30-day post-setup check-in call

Timeline

90-day from onboarding to completion.

Tier 2

Done For You | CONCIERGE

For HNW individuals, corporate relocations, and complex multi-jurisdictional structures.

Everything in Done With You fully managed

Corporate structure design across jurisdictions

IP holding & intercompany agreements

Golden Visa fully managed end to end

Family visa applications (spouse & dependants)

Property acquisition support

Full lifestyle schools, healthcare, clubs

Wealth structure review & investment intro

Ongoing advisory retainer option post-setup

Annual tax & structure review

Priority director access at all times

Dedicated account manager for day-to-day

Timeline

Bespoke typically 3–6 months for full setup.

Complete Set Up, Everything You Need.

Built from 20+ years of real operational experience. The exact playbook used with Done For You clients packaged for self-execution. Every module includes video content, written guide, action checklists, templates, and private community access.

01

Why Dubai | The Case for Relocating

UAE tax advantages (0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax), lifestyle, infrastructure, global connectivity, and why Dubai outperforms every alternative jurisdiction.

02

Business Structure Making the Right Choice

Mainland vs freezone vs offshore costs, restrictions, bank account access, visa quotas, activity limitations, and how to choose correctly for your specific business.

03

Visas and Residency Full Breakdown

Every visa type explained Investor, Partner, Employment, Freelancer, Golden Visa. Eligibility, costs, timelines, renewals, and family visas.

04

Banking in Dubai Opening Accounts

Banks that work for foreign founders, what they require, common rejection reasons, and how to prepare a strong application for business and personal accounts.

05

UAE Corporate Tax What You Must Know

The 9% corporate tax introduced in 2023 who it applies to, who is exempt, freezone qualifying income rules, and what this means for your structure.

06

Living in Dubai Full Lifestyle Setup

Everything from day one driving licence, DEWA, telecoms, health insurance, schools, domestic staff, social scene, and transport.

07

How Dubai Works Jurisdiction 101

How the UAE is structured, what the Emirates are, DIFC vs mainland vs freezones, and what regulations apply to you and your business.

08

Company Formation Step by Step

The exact process of forming a company in the UAE what you need, how long it takes, what it costs, and what can go wrong.

09

UAE Golden Visa Who Qualifies

Full breakdown of Golden Visa eligibility investment routes, property routes, talent routes. Application process, costs, and what it gives you.

10

UK to UAE Tax Transition

UK statutory residence test, when you cease to be UK tax resident, what you must do before leaving, UK tax on residual UK income, and correct structuring.

11

Property in Dubai Buying and Investing

Freehold vs leasehold, best areas, off-plan vs ready, ROI analysis, developer risks, mortgage options for expats, and how to transact safely.

12

Building and Scaling Your Business in UAE

Growth strategy, hiring in UAE, labour law basics, scaling across GCC markets, using Dubai as a global HQ, exit strategy, and wealth realisation.

Every module includes: video content, a written guide, action checklists, templates where applicable, and access to the private ASIZA Capital community.

Complete Set Up, Everything You Need.

Built from 20+ years of real operational experience. The exact playbook used with Done For You clients packaged for self-execution. Every module includes video content, written guide, action checklists, templates, and private community access.

01

Why Dubai | The Case for Relocating

UAE tax advantages (0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax), lifestyle, infrastructure, global connectivity, and why Dubai outperforms every alternative jurisdiction.

02

Business Structure Making the Right Choice

Mainland vs freezone vs offshore costs, restrictions, bank account access, visa quotas, activity limitations, and how to choose correctly for your specific business.

03

Visas and Residency Full Breakdown

Every visa type explained Investor, Partner, Employment, Freelancer, Golden Visa. Eligibility, costs, timelines, renewals, and family visas.

04

Banking in Dubai Opening Accounts

Banks that work for foreign founders, what they require, common rejection reasons, and how to prepare a strong application for business and personal accounts.

05

UAE Corporate Tax What You Must Know

The 9% corporate tax introduced in 2023 who it applies to, who is exempt, freezone qualifying income rules, and what this means for your structure.

06

Living in Dubai Full Lifestyle Setup

Everything from day one driving licence, DEWA, telecoms, health insurance, schools, domestic staff, social scene, and transport.

07

How Dubai Works Jurisdiction 101

How the UAE is structured, what the Emirates are, DIFC vs mainland vs freezones, and what regulations apply to you and your business.

08

Company Formation Step by Step

The exact process of forming a company in the UAE what you need, how long it takes, what it costs, and what can go wrong.

09

UAE Golden Visa Who Qualifies

Full breakdown of Golden Visa eligibility investment routes, property routes, talent routes. Application process, costs, and what it gives you.

10

UK to UAE Tax Transition

UK statutory residence test, when you cease to be UK tax resident, what you must do before leaving, UK tax on residual UK income, and correct structuring.

11

Property in Dubai Buying and Investing

Freehold vs leasehold, best areas, off-plan vs ready, ROI analysis, developer risks, mortgage options for expats, and how to transact safely.

12

Building and Scaling Your Business in UAE

Growth strategy, hiring in UAE, labour law basics, scaling across GCC markets, using Dubai as a global HQ, exit strategy, and wealth realisation.

Every module includes: video content, a written guide, action checklists, templates where applicable, and access to the private ASIZA Capital community.

Your journey with ASIZA.

Every client's situation is different. Below is a realistic guide to what you can expect from each phase from first enquiry to fully established in Dubai.

Discovery

UAE tax advantages (0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax), lifestyle, infrastructure, global connectivity, and why Dubai outperforms every alternative jurisdiction.

Week 1

Discovery

UAE tax advantages (0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax), lifestyle, infrastructure, global connectivity, and why Dubai outperforms every alternative jurisdiction.

Week 1

Weeks 1–2

Structure & Planning

We design your bespoke relocation and business structure roadmap covering your visa pathway, company structure recommendation, tax position, and lifestyle plan.

Weeks 1–2

Structure & Planning

We design your bespoke relocation and business structure roadmap covering your visa pathway, company structure recommendation, tax position, and lifestyle plan.

Company Formation

UAE company formation typically takes 2–4 weeks from document submission. We manage this entirely your licence, MOA, registered address, and visa quota.

Weeks 2–6

Company Formation

UAE company formation typically takes 2–4 weeks from document submission. We manage this entirely your licence, MOA, registered address, and visa quota.

Weeks 2–6

Weeks 4–10

Visa & Residency

UAE visa processing from entry permit to Emirates ID typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on medical scheduling and government processing times. We coordinate every step. Your health insurance is set up in parallel.

Weeks 4–10

Visa & Residency

UAE visa processing from entry permit to Emirates ID typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on medical scheduling and government processing times. We coordinate every step. Your health insurance is set up in parallel.

Banking & Finance

Corporate and personal bank account applications are submitted once your visa is issued. UAE banking takes 4–8 weeks depending on the institution. We introduce you to the right banks for your profile and prepare your application to minimise rejection risk.

Week 1

Banking & Finance

Corporate and personal bank account applications are submitted once your visa is issued. UAE banking takes 4–8 weeks depending on the institution. We introduce you to the right banks for your profile and prepare your application to minimise rejection risk.

Week 1

Month 1+

Lifestyle Setup

Property, schools, healthcare, utilities, telecoms, and social integration happen in parallel with your company and visa process. By month three, most clients are fully settled home signed, children in school, car on UAE plates, life running.

Month 1+

Lifestyle Setup

Property, schools, healthcare, utilities, telecoms, and social integration happen in parallel with your company and visa process. By month three, most clients are fully settled home signed, children in school, car on UAE plates, life running.

Operational & Ongoing

Once established, ASIZA Capital remains available for ongoing advisory accounting, tax reviews, growth strategy, wealth management, and any operational challenges that arise.

Month 3+

Operational & Ongoing

Once established, ASIZA Capital remains available for ongoing advisory accounting, tax reviews, growth strategy, wealth management, and any operational challenges that arise.

Month 3+

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 5

Phase 6

Phase 7

ASIZA standalone services.

The following services are available as standalone engagements or added to any package. All prices are fixed no hidden fees, no surprises.

60-Minute Strategy Call (Standalone)

Select

UK↔UAE Tax Structure Review Written Report

Select

Business Plan Preparation (for visa or funding)

Select

Business Plan + Investor Pitch Deck

Select

Dubai Property Investment Briefing

Select

Corporate Bank Account Intro & Application Support

Select

Golden Visa Application Management (standalone)

Select

Dependant Visa Application (per person)

Select

Accounting Setup + Bookkeeping (first 3 months)

Select

Monthly Advisory Retainer (post-setup)

Select

Annual Tax & Structure Review

Select

Wealth Structuring Consultation

Select

Brand, Website & Marketing Setup

Select

Wealth Structuring Consultation

Select

What You Need to Know.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most no jargon, no hedging.

Do I need to already be in Dubai to get started?

No. We work with clients globally. The entire setup process can be initiated remotely. You will need to visit Dubai at key milestones primarily for biometrics and Emirates ID but your company can be formed and your visa application initiated without you being present.

What is the minimum investment to set up in Dubai?

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Do I need to give up my UK residency to benefit from UAE tax status?

Yes, upgrade anytime to unlock advanced features and higher limits.

Is this legal? Can I really pay zero income tax?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

What is the Golden Visa and do I qualify?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

How do I get started?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

What You Need to Know.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most no jargon, no hedging.

Do I need to already be in Dubai to get started?

No. We work with clients globally. The entire setup process can be initiated remotely. You will need to visit Dubai at key milestones primarily for biometrics and Emirates ID but your company can be formed and your visa application initiated without you being present.

What is the minimum investment to set up in Dubai?

Rewrite emails, adjust tone, fix grammar, and generate replies all in one click.

Do I need to give up my UK residency to benefit from UAE tax status?

Yes, upgrade anytime to unlock advanced features and higher limits.

Is this legal? Can I really pay zero income tax?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

What is the Golden Visa and do I qualify?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

How do I get started?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

What You Need to Know.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most no jargon, no hedging.

Do I need to already be in Dubai to get started?

No. We work with clients globally. The entire setup process can be initiated remotely. You will need to visit Dubai at key milestones primarily for biometrics and Emirates ID but your company can be formed and your visa application initiated without you being present.

What is the minimum investment to set up in Dubai?

Rewrite emails, adjust tone, fix grammar, and generate replies all in one click.

Do I need to give up my UK residency to benefit from UAE tax status?

Yes, upgrade anytime to unlock advanced features and higher limits.

Is this legal? Can I really pay zero income tax?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

What is the Golden Visa and do I qualify?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

How do I get started?

Yes, there’s a free version with optional paid upgrades for more features.

Ready to Start?

Your first conversation is free. No obligation. No hard sell. Just clarity.

Ready to Start?

Your first conversation is free. No obligation. No hard sell. Just clarity.

© ASIZA Capital 2025. All rights reserved.

© ASIZA Capital 2025. All rights reserved.

ASIZA Capital Management Consultancy LLC Floor 12, Cayan Business Centre, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

ASIZA Capital Management Consultancy LLC Floor 12, Cayan Business Centre, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

ASIZA Capital Management Consultancy LLC Floor 12, Cayan Business Centre, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

ASIZA Capital does not provide legal, tax, regulated or investment advice. We are a management consultancy. Where regulated professional services are required, we coordinate and introduce qualified licensed practitioners on behalf of our clients.

ASIZA Capital does not provide legal, tax, regulated or investment advice. We are a management consultancy. Where regulated professional services are required, we coordinate and introduce qualified licensed practitioners on behalf of our clients.

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