What are the tax filing and accounting service costs for a freezone company specialising in software dev? It will have no employees (just the manager). A rough estimate would do. Naveed gave me around INR 2L/yr estimate (/cc @adorable-furniture-84197). I tried to research about this on Reddit but I can’t find any discussion regarding this. Hence, asking here.

How hard is getting a bank account in UAE for those who has come here with freelancer visa?

what kind of mobile plan do you folks use here?

How to get an eSIM here in Dubai for calls(and/or data)? I have applied for the remote work Visa and have arrived in Dubai after getting the Employment permit from them. Now for the next steps, they are asking for a UAE mobile number Also they have asked me to select a Medical center, does anyone know of a center that is close to the city?

How’s the real estate market in Dubai? From my preliminary research, I see decent rental yield (~5-7%) on downtown appartments. Anyone here who recently bought a place?

anyone here applied for a dependent visa for their spouse? How was the experience?

Hey peeps, I'm looking for ways to use my crypto here in Dubai. One service I know is bitrefill where I can buy gift cards for all the useful shops here. And it's (almost)no kyc(requires just an email id) Is there any better way to swap my crypto for fiat cash(AED) maybe?

Hey guys, I wanted to ask what would be the best way to open bank account in dubai without "staying there permanently" I just want to shift my crypto and forex account and operate through dubai without actually living there permanently

Anyone here that’s on the remote work visa and has purchased a good insurance (ideally with dental)? Anything I should know beforehand?

which broadband you guys use? du? eti-salat? 24month contract? no contract? anyone tried the wireless router 5g plans?

Can anyone suggest on how to get a job in Dubai in blockchain/web3 space?

I want to work remotely for few months if possible and then migrate there if everything works as expected. Any suggestions are welcome

Ok, so I have been hearing a lot about getting citizenship at Dubai for reducing/eliminating the taxes. But I could not really find anything concrete about what exact steps could be taken for the same Current situation - Working as a blockchain dev at an Indian startup based out of Bangalore, looking for options to save on taxes, what steps do I need to take in order to not get taxed in India Would really appreciate if some one can take the time and explain whole process to this noob 🙈

Any resources to find apartments/agents that I can get on the Remote Worker visa? I'd also love to know what kind of rent are you paying and what amenities you're getting where you're at, if possible 🙌🏼

Hey guys! I am staying at Marina, anyone nearby who wants to catch up?

Hey folks! Any software devs here who obtained a UAE visa through a free zone company that they setup as opposed to a freelancer/remote visa? I am looking to go through that route so would love to hear about your experience with setting up the company and getting the visa. My main doubts/concerns revolve around: • which free zone to choose (a google search reveals multiple zones, most having similar set of benefits such as IFZA, RAKEZ, Shams). • if anyone has had a good experience with any of the company formation services (Shuraa keeps popping up in searches) • did you need to be in UAE for the company setup (through visit or freelancer visa) or can this be done remotely whilst we are in India.

Hi, anyone has the noon vip credit card? How was the process of getting it? Worth getting it?

Hey everyone, Anyone here managed to get the booster shot in Dubai after 2 vaccine doses(Covishield) in India before? If yes, how was the experience and what are the steps to get one?

Anyone thinking of a RI Dubai meetup? I think we have enough members here. 😄

Has anyone moved all indian resident accounts (bank/demat) to NRE/NRO accounts already? Or are you all continuing to use resident accounts. Bank account conversion seems straightforward but converting Zerodha accounts looks like a long procedure.

What brokers are you using to invest in stocks and ETFs? I am thinking of eToro or IB, but not sure if more reliable options exist locally.

Any reviews on CoLife.ae? Thinking of engaging with them to rent an apartment (or a private room)

Hello friends, anyone attending Metaverse(5th Oct) and GITEX events(10th Oct), Dubai? I'm planning to visit Dubai for this for a couple of weeks.

Any idea why Wise has stopped AED transfers and when will it restart?

Hello folks! I'm planing for a trip of 8 people to Dubai in Feb 2023 and am looking for some guidance on cost estimates. How much would you say would meals for 8 cost (ballpark figure) plus anything else I should know?

anyone looked into the new green visa? seems like not in par with remote work visa. you either need to be working for a local company or have a freelance permit 🤔

Hi Everyone, I had a question about Dubai visas. If I get any Dubai visa and I come back to India and go to Dubai for only 2 to 3 times a year for about a month or so, would I have to pay taxes in India? P.S: I work with a company outside India.

Hi everyone, I have an emirates ID and I want to fly to Dubai from India in 2 days. Wanted to confirm that I can just show my Emirates ID to the immigration officer at departure and to the baggage check-in attendant. No need to get a visa or any other document of any kind? Right?

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