Cross-Border Wealth Desk
International Investor & Golden Visa Hub
Specialized guidance on foreign exchange regulations, cross-border remittances, bilateral tax treaties, and 10-year residency for buyers from the UK, India, Pakistan, and worldwide.
Global Wealth Comparison
Why Global Capital is Migrating to Dubai
Comparing net returns, sovereign taxes, and residency rights across key global real estate capitals.
| Market Feature | Dubai (UAE) | London (UK) | Mumbai (India) | New York (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Wealth Tax | 0% (Zero) | Up to 15% SDLT | 5-7% Stamp Duty | Mansion & Transfer Tax |
| Personal Rental Income Tax | 0% (Zero) | Up to 45% | Up to 30% + Surcharge | Up to 37% Federal + State |
| Capital Gains Tax | 0% (Zero) | 24% on Residential | 12.5% - 20% | Up to 20% + State |
| Average Prime Net Yield | 6.5% – 8.5% | 2.5% – 3.8% | 2.0% – 3.2% | 3.0% – 4.2% |
| 10-Year Residency Benefit | Included (AED 2M+) | None (Tier 1 Ended) | N/A | EB-5 ($800k+ with quotas) |
UK Resident & Expatriate Wealth Strategy
We work with UK-based investors on the Dubai side of a purchase: property selection, the buying process, and ongoing letting and management. We are not tax advisers, and the UK tax treatment of an overseas property should be confirmed with your own adviser.
GBP to AED fixed currency routing
UK-UAE Double Taxation Treaty compliance