A&A Associate, one of the UAE’s largest corporate service provider, has launched the ‘World’s Fastest Residency’ programme with the aim of making it easier for international investors and entrepreneurs to relocate to the country.

RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi (R) with A&A Associate Founder and CEO Robin Philip.

Residency for investors and entrepreneurs works differently than it does for employees, whose visas are sponsored by an employer. Investor visas require applicants to first register a legal business entity in the country before they can apply for residency.

Applicants are eligible for 0% corporate tax and pay no personal income tax, two of the reasons the country continues to draw foreign interest.

The route to an investor visa starts with company incorporation, followed by a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping, each scheduled separately. Each step is handled by a different authority, often scheduled weeks apart.

For USD 4,550 (AED 16,560), A&A Associate cuts that back and forth down by handling all the document processing remotely, with only one in-person visit to the UAE for getting an Emirates ID.

How it Works:
• Phase 1 (3 Working Days): The company incorporation process is completed remotely, and an entry visa is issued to the applicant.
• Phase 2 (2 Working Days): Applicants travel to the UAE once the paperwork is done, where VIP service is provided for their medical testing and Emirates ID biometrics.

"People want to move to the UAE but don't have weeks to spare for the process," said Robin Philip, Founder and CEO of A&A Associate. "So, we worked out how to fast-track it and brought the entire process down to five days."

For more details, visit https://www.aaconsultancy.ae/