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2025 Guide to UAE Golden Visa for Business Owners or Entrepreneurs

August 4, 2025 EZONE Business Setup No comments yet
UAE Golden Visa - Entrepreneur or Business Owner - 2025 Guide

Learn how UAE-based entrepreneurs and business owners can apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa in 2025. Step-by-step process, eligibility, documents, VAT and capital requirements, and EZONE support.

How to Apply for a UAE Golden Visa as an Entrepreneur or Business Owner

Entrepreneurs and business owners play a vital role in the UAE’s economic ecosystem. To reward these contributors, the UAE offers a 10-year Golden Visa under the entrepreneur and investor category. This long-term residency visa is ideal for startup founders, SME owners, and shareholders of UAE-licensed businesses.

This updated guide outlines the eligibility, financial documentation, share capital, VAT requirements, and the step-by-step application process. With EZONE’s full-spectrum support, including company license amendments, MOA updates, and audit coordination, qualified entrepreneurs can secure their Golden Visa quickly and compliantly.

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Overview of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa Route

The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is open to business owners and shareholders of UAE-licensed companies who meet minimum shareholding and operational thresholds.

Key Benefits:

  • 10-year renewable UAE residency
  • Full family sponsorship (spouse, children, parents)
  • 100% business ownership
  • No local sponsor needed
  • Tax-free personal income
  • Access to UAE healthcare, banking, and investment platforms

Step 1: Verify Business Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Own or be a partner in a UAE-licensed business
  • Hold shares worth at least AED 500,000, documented in the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Provide proof of paid-up capital, such as a bank letter or audited financials
  • Show VAT contribution of at least AED 100,000 over the last 12 months (if VAT-registered)
  • Have an active license (mainland or free zone)

EZONE will assess all financial and legal documentation to confirm eligibility and identify any gaps needing amendment.

Step 2: Prepare Required Documents

To proceed with the Golden Visa application, the following documents are typically required:

  • Passport copy
  • Emirates ID (if converting visa)
  • Passport-sized photo (white background)
  • Valid UAE residence visa (if applicable)
  • Trade license copy
  • MOA showing capital and ownership
  • Bank letter or audit report confirming paid-up capital
  • Company bank statements (last 6–12 months)
  • VAT returns or FTA compliance certificate
  • Lease agreement (Ejari or free zone tenancy)
  • Police clearance (certificate of good conduct)
  • Medical fitness test (done in the UAE)

EZONE supports clients with:

  • License or MOA amendments (to meet capital thresholds)
  • Coordination of the audit report if not available
  • VAT compliance verification
  • Complete document collation and formatting

Step 3: Submit the Golden Visa Application

Once documents are in place, EZONE will guide the applicant through the submission process via:

  • Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP Smart Services), or
  • Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

Visa Processing Time: 1–2 weeks for medical tests, background checks, Emirates ID, and visa stamping

Estimated Timeline for Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs or Business Owners

StageDuration
Business eligibility review2–3 days
Document preparation & amendments2–5 days
Visa application & processing1–2 weeks
Total Timeframe2–3 weeks

Why Work with EZONE

EZONE is your all-in-one business setup and Golden Visa partner. For entrepreneurs, we provide:

  • Full eligibility assessment based on capital, VAT, and operational status
  • License or MOA amendment assistance
  • Audit report preparation or coordination with licensed auditors
  • Tax documentation and VAT reporting support
  • End-to-end Golden Visa submission and tracking

Whether you’re a free zone startup or a mainland SME, EZONE ensures your path to long-term UAE residency is streamlined and fully compliant.

Get Started with EZONE

Ready to unlock the benefits of the UAE Golden Visa as a business owner or shareholder? Let EZONE, a business setup services provider in Dubai, manage your journey from business verification to visa approval.

Contact EZONE today for a free consultation or email us at setup@e.zone to begin your Golden Visa application today.

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With every company setup, EZONE plants a tree on your behalf, fostering growth for both your venture and the environment. How it works?

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EZONE, one of the best Business Setup Consultants in Dubai. With over 12 years of industry experience, we bring comprehensive business setup services. Our solution-focused team of professionals provides a combination of expertise and efficiency that can help you secure your business on time.

EZONE, one of the best Business Setup Consultants in Dubai. With over 12 years of industry experience, we bring comprehensive business setup services. 

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