Het Interactieve Nieuw-in-Dubai Stappenplan

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Het Interactieve Nieuw-in-Dubai Stappenplan

0 van 8 stappen voltooid

Gemiddelde duur: 5 - 10 working daysGeschatte leges / borg: 12,500 - 22,000 AED

1. Trade Licence, Property Deed or Employment Sponsor

Every UAE residency starts with a sponsor: your own Freezone/Mainland company, a 2M+ AED property title deed, or a UAE employer.

Insidertip: Make sure your Establishment Card (Immigration Card) is issued right after the trade licence so visa processing is not delayed.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Freezone Bedrijfsoprichting →Mainland Bedrijfsoprichting →Golden Visa →
Gemiddelde duur: 2 - 5 working daysGeschatte leges / borg: 750 - 1,450 AED

2. Entry Permit, VIP Medical Fitness & ICP Biometrics

Complete blood test and chest X-ray at a DHA Smart Salem centre in Dubai, followed by biometric fingerprint capture for your Emirates ID.

Insidertip: Book Smart Salem VIP (approx. 750 AED) to get medical results in 30-60 minutes instead of waiting 48 hours.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Golden Visa →Verhuizen naar Dubai →
Gemiddelde duur: 2 - 4 working daysGeschatte leges / borg: 370 - 1,070 AED

3. Collect Emirates ID & Verify UAE Pass App

Your physical Emirates ID unlocks everything in Dubai. Immediately activate the UAE Pass app for legally binding digital signatures.

Insidertip: Turn on qualified digital signature inside UAE Pass right away: you will need it for Ejari, DLD, and telecom contracts.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Verhuizen naar Dubai →
Gemiddelde duur: 30 minutesGeschatte leges / borg: 125 - 250 AED / mo

4. Register Resident UAE Mobile Number (e& or du)

Convert any tourist SIM into a resident postpaid/prepaid line linked to your Emirates ID so UAE banks deliver OTP codes reliably.

Insidertip: Keep roaming active even when travelling to Europe so UAE bank SMS/push verifications never lock you out.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Verhuizen naar Dubai →
Gemiddelde duur: 3 - 14 daysGeschatte leges / borg: 220 AED (Ejari)

5. Lease or Buy Property, Snagging Check & Ejari

Sign a RERA unified tenancy contract (or title deed), document AC/plumbing condition, and register Ejari via Dubai REST.

Insidertip: Insert a maintenance threshold clause (e.g. tenant covers minor repairs under 500 AED; landlord covers major AC/MEP above 500 AED).
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Villa & Appartement Kopen →Opleverkeuring (Snagging) →Airco-onderhoudscontract →
Gemiddelde duur: 24 hoursGeschatte leges / borg: 2,130 - 4,130 AED deposit

6. Activate DEWA, District Chiller & Home Fibre

Once Ejari is issued, DEWA triggers automatically upon paying the refundable security deposit (2,000 AED apartment / 4,000 AED villa).

Insidertip: Before moving furniture into a villa or long-vacant flat, book a deep AC coil & duct disinfection first.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Airco-onderhoudscontract →Zwembad & Smart Home →Interieurbouw (Fit-Out) →
Gemiddelde duur: 3 days - 3 weeksGeschatte leges / borg: 0 - 3,500 AED

7. Open Personal & Corporate UAE Bank Accounts

Personal multi-currency accounts open in minutes with Emirates ID + Ejari; corporate accounts require clean KYC, invoices/contracts, and CV.

Insidertip: Order a personal cheque book immediately: Dubai landlords still use post-dated cheques for annual rent splits.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Freezone Bedrijfsoprichting →Mainland Bedrijfsoprichting →
Gemiddelde duur: 1 - 3 daysGeschatte leges / borg: 870 AED (RTA licence)

8. Convert Driving Licence, Health Cover & Corporate Tax

Holders of DE/AT/CH/UK/US licences convert at RTA after a quick eye test. Company owners must register for UAE Corporate Tax on EmaraTax!

Insidertip: Do not miss the FTA Corporate Tax registration window (often 3 months from licence date) to avoid the 10,000 AED late fine.
Geverifieerde specialisten voor deze stap:Vennootschapsbelasting & Boekhouding →Longevity Check-Up →Luxe Autoverhuur →