United Arab Emirates · Investing
United Arab Emirates Green · Investor / partner
Investment needed: AED 1M+ ≈ $272k
Green Residence - Investor and Business Partner
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Key facts
Green · Investor / partner is an investing route for United Arab Emirates. Applicants need an investment of AED 1M+ ≈ $272k. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- AED 1M+ ≈ $272k
- Government fees
- AED 100 ≈ $27 · +2 more
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 3 government fees listed below; investment AED 1M+ ≈ $272k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesAED 100 ≈ $27 · +2 more
- AED 100 (≈ $27)Application fee for the Green Residence residence service.
- AED 100 (≈ $27)Smart service fee.
- AED 100 a year (≈ $27)Residence issuance fee per year of validity (AED 500 (≈ $140) for 5 years).
Invested and heldAED 1M+ ≈ $272k
- AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000)Investor's or partner's contribution to the UAE company in cash, or its foreign-currency equivalent, paid in when the company is established or when joining an existing company; in-kind contributions are valued by the Ministry of Economy.
RenewalRenewable
Five-year residence that can be renewed, with specified grace periods after it expires. To keep and renew the residence the investor must go on meeting all the conditions and tell the issuing authority if any of them is no longer met.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port SecurityFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
What you'll need
What you must show1
- The investor's contribution to the company is at least AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000) in cash or the foreign-currency equivalent, paid when the company is set up or when joining an existing company.
Documents3
- Proof of investment or contribution to a business venture within the UAE is required.
- Licences and approvals from the relevant authorities are required.
- ICP lists a trade licence and a partnership or investment agreement among the documents.
When you become tax resident
How United Arab Emirates decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in 12 consecutive months
- At least 90 days in 12 consecutive monthsApplies to UAE nationals, holders of a valid residence permit, or GCC nationals who also have a permanent place of residence in the UAE or work or carry on business there.
- Foreign-source income
No personal income tax
The UAE levies no income tax on individuals; foreign-source salary, investment and rental income of an individual is outside Corporate Tax.
All tax rules for United Arab Emirates Tax records checked
Full official text
Five-year renewable residence, with no sponsor needed, for investors or partners who contribute at least AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000) to a UAE company and hold the necessary licences and approvals. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000) · Investor's or partner's contribution to the UAE company in cash, or its foreign-currency equivalent, paid in when the company is established or when joining an existing company; in-kind contributions are valued by the Ministry of Economy. 2
- A fee of AED 100 (≈ $27) · Application fee for the Green Residence residence service. 2
- A fee of AED 100 (≈ $27) · Smart service fee. 2
- A fee of AED 100 a year (≈ $27) · Residence issuance fee per year of validity (AED 500 (≈ $140) for 5 years). 2
Requirements
- The investor's contribution to the company is at least AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000) in cash or the foreign-currency equivalent, paid when the company is set up or when joining an existing company. 2
- 2
- Proof of investment or contribution to a business venture within the UAE is required. 1
- Licences and approvals from the relevant authorities are required. 1
- ICP lists a trade licence and a partnership or investment agreement among the documents. 2
Stay
- Five years, renewable; specified grace periods apply on expiry.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Live and work in the UAE without a sponsor.
Family
A spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and children with special needs may be sponsored, and Green Residence holders may also sponsor first-degree relatives. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in the United Arab Emirates.
Fine print
The AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000) minimum is stated on the ICP residence-issuing service page, in the terms for the Green Residence Investor category (read on 12 October 2026). The ICP Green Residence guide lists no amount for investors and business partners, only proof of investment and the licences and approvals.
Official sources
- Green Residence Guide · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security · checked 2026-10-12
- Issuing Residency Permit (terms, fees and documents for each applicant category) · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · checked 2026-10-12
- Work permits · The UAE Government Portal (u.ae) · checked 2026-10-10
Green · Investor / partner and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green · Investor / partner | Needs an investment of AED 1M+ ≈ $272k | – | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M property | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · Humanitarian donor | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · Company investor | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Green · Investor / partner?
An investment of at least AED 1,000,000 (≈ $272,000). Investor's or partner's contribution to the UAE company in cash, or its foreign-currency equivalent, paid in when the company is established or when joining an existing company; in-kind contributions are valued by the Ministry of Economy. A fee of AED 100 (≈ $27). Application fee for the Green Residence residence service. A fee of AED 100 (≈ $27). Smart service fee. A fee of AED 100 a year (≈ $27). Residence issuance fee per year of validity (AED 500 (≈ $140) for 5 years).
How long can I stay on the Green · Investor / partner?
Five years, renewable; specified grace periods apply on expiry.
Can I work on the Green · Investor / partner?
Live and work in the UAE without a sponsor.
Can I bring my family on the Green · Investor / partner?
A spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and children with special needs may be sponsored, and Green Residence holders may also sponsor first-degree relatives.
How are Green · Investor / partner holders taxed in United Arab Emirates?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Green · Investor / partner. The standard rules apply: The UAE does not levy income tax on individuals; VAT is 5%. Individuals running a business in the UAE pay corporate tax only if business turnover exceeds AED 1 million (≈ $272,000) in a calendar year.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Green Residence Guide · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security · checked 2026-10-12
- Issuing Residency Permit (terms, fees and documents for each applicant category) · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · checked 2026-10-12
- Work permits · The UAE Government Portal (u.ae) · checked 2026-10-10
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