Navigating Change: UAE Residency & Business Setup Options

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10:30 AM

  To:

11:30 AM

Navigating Change: UAE Residency & Business Setup Options

Explore business setup options to stay resident in the UAE

Unexpected career changes can bring uncertainty, especially when residency is tied to employment. But sometimes, a closed door can lead to a better opportunity. 

This live Q&A is for individuals who want to remain in the UAE and are exploring business setup as a residency pathway. We will discuss available options, costs, visa needs, and long-term strategy.

What We’ll Cover

  • The main residency pathways available through business setup in the UAE 
  • Who this route may be suitable for, and when it may not be the right fit 
  • Free Zone versus Mainland considerations for residency-focused setup 
  • Investor and partner visa pathways linked to trade licences 
  • What to consider if your priority is staying resident while planning your next move 
  • Cost, timeline, documentation, and practical next steps 
  • Common mistakes to avoid when setting up purely for residency reasons 
  • Live Q&A with our team on individual concerns and scenarios 

Why Attend

This session is for you if:

  • You are recently going through a career change and want to understand your residency options 
  • You want to remain in the UAE while exploring your next professional move 
  • You are considering setting up a company or solo venture to stay resident 
  • You want straightforward answers instead of conflicting advice online 
  • You want to understand the realistic costs, timelines, and obligations involved 

Register Your Interest

Join us for a practical conversation on business setup pathways that may help you stay resident in the UAE.

Complete the form to register and receive the session details.

Speakers

Romell Gumbs

Romell Gumbs

Head of Sales

Romell Gumbs is a seasoned sales professional with over 15 years of experience driving business development across IT Software, Cyber Security, Technology, Hospitality, and Company Formation. He has built a strong reputation for developing strategic partnerships and securing enterprise-level agreements, leveraging an extensive C-suite network across EMEA. With an impressive track record of exceeding sales quotas and delivering multimillion-dollar revenue growth, Romell is recognized for managing key accounts and contributing to record-setting results. His expertise spans new business development, P&L management, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and turnaround strategies.

Calum Mclatchie

Calum Mclatchie

Sales Manager

Calum is an experienced Business Setup Advisor who has been in the industry for over eight years who provides a vast amount of knowledge and expertise on company formations across multiple jurisdictions in the UAE and KSA markets. Specalising in Free Zone, Mainland DED, Holding companies for multi-tiered corporate structures and Saudi Arabia registrations. His professionalism, integrity and educational background in Law allows him to provide a first-class service on company formation whilst advising on the regulations and laws within the UAE for all company solutions from small start-ups, SMEs and large multinational clients

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