Move to Dubai · reference
Sources and gaps
Official pages only: UAE federal and Dubai government sites, Dubai free-zone authorities and Indian government sites, each opened in full and checked on 16 October 2026. The S numbers match the links under every statement.
| # | Authority | Page |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | u.ae | Work permitshttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/jobs/Sector-of-employment/employment-in-the-private-sector/work-permits |
| S2 | u.ae | Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationship (English text, Article 6)https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/eb65a60bbff949fa912eddd566613014?v=7174ed78 |
| S3 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuing a green residence permit (self-employment)https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024d1-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936 |
| S4 | DMCC | Starting Your Freelance Career in Dubaihttps://dmcc.ae/blog/starting-your-freelance-career-in-dubai |
| S5 | DDA | Freelancer License Registration (Sole Professional License)https://dda.gov.ae/en/registration-licensing/setting-up-a-business/freelancer/freelancer-license-registration-sole-professional-license |
| S6 | DDA | Registering for a Freelance Licensehttps://dda.gov.ae/en/registration-licensing/setting-up-a-business/freelancer |
| S7 | DDA | Decision No. 1 of 2021 Concerning Licence Categorieshttps://dda.gov.ae/-/media/Project/TECOM/Media/DDA/General/DDA_PDF/RL_PDF/02-Amendments/Licensing-Categories-Decision-No-1-of-2021.pdf |
| S8 | DMCC | DMCC Licensing Rules (Version 3, 10 Oct 2024)https://dmcc.ae/hubfs/Compliance%20Documents%202024/Licensing%20Rules-%20Final.pdf |
| S9 | DMCC | FreelanceUAE Licence Descriptionshttps://landing.dmcc.ae/freelance-uae-licence-descriptions |
| S10 | DMCC | DMCC Schedule of Chargeshttps://dmcc.ae/members/support/schedule-charges |
| S11 | DMCC | Licence Renewal Guidelineshttps://dmcc.ae/members/support/knowledge-bank/licence-renewal-guidelines |
| S12 | Dubai Protocol Department | DAFZ launches Talent Pass licence to attract innovators to Dubai (9 Jan 2022)https://www.protocol.dubai.ae/en/media-listing/news-events/dafz-launches-talent-pass-licence-to-attract-innovators-to-dubai/ |
| S13 | Dubai Media Office | Under the directives of Hamdan bin Mohammed DAFZ launches 'Talent Pass' license to attract innovators to Dubaihttps://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2022/Jan/09-01/Under-the-directives-of-Hamdan-bin-Mohammed-DAFZ-launches |
| S14 | dubai.ae | Starting a Business (Business Set-up Options)https://www.dubai.ae/starting-a-business |
| S15 | u.ae | Starting a business in a free zonehttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Doing-business/doing-business-in-free-zones/starting-a-business-in-a-free-zone |
| S16 | UAE Government portal | Recruiting in free zoneshttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Doing-business/doing-business-in-free-zones/recruiting-in-free-zones |
| S17 | dubai.ae | Business Set-up Optionshttps://www.dubai.ae/investing/starting-a-business/business-set-up-options |
| S18 | Invest in Dubai | Setting up in a free zonehttps://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/business-setup/free-zone-companies |
| S19 | DDA | Setting up a Businesshttps://dda.gov.ae/en/registration-licensing/setting-up-a-business |
| S20 | DET | Mainland business licensinghttps://www.dubaidet.gov.ae/en/licences-and-permits/business-licensing |
| S21 | u.ae | Steps to start a business on the mainlandhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Doing-business/doing-business-on-the-mainland/steps-to-start-a-business-on-the-mainland |
| S22 | dubai.ae | eCommercehttps://www.dubai.ae/investing/starting-a-business/ecommerce |
| S23 | u.ae | eCommerce (Managing and growing your business)https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Managing-and-growing-your-business/ecommerce |
| S24 | Invest in Dubai | Dubai Mainland Business Set-uphttps://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/business-setup/mainland-companies |
| S25 | u.ae | Full foreign ownership of commercial companieshttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Doing-business/doing-business-on-the-mainland/full-foreign-ownership-of-commercial-companies |
| S26 | u.ae | Running a business in a free zonehttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/Doing-business/doing-business-in-free-zones/running-a-business-in-a-free-zone- |
| S27 | Dubai Legislation Portal | Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regulating the Conduct of Free Zone Establishments' Activities within the Emirate of Dubaihttps://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2025/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(11)%20of%202025%20Regulating%20the%20Conduct%20of%20Free%20Zone%20Establishments%E2%80%99%20Activities.html |
| S28 | Dubai Media Office | Dubai Launches Free Zone Mainland Operating Permithttps://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/october/08-10/dubai-launches-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit |
| S29 | Dubai Media Office | Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Resolution to regulate free zone establishments operating outside designated zoneshttps://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/march/17-03/hamdan-bin-mohammed-issues-resolution |
| S30 | u.ae | Residence visa for doing business in the UAE (Green visa)https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Types-of-visas/Investor-visa/Green-visa |
| S31 | ICP | Green Residence Guidehttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-green-residency/ |
| S32 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuance of a green visa (self-employment)https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/c4d66f2d-408c-11ed-4fe5-0050569629e8 |
| S33 | Invest in Dubai | Visas to Live and Work in Dubaihttps://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/live-and-work/visas-and-entry |
| S34 | ICP | Issuing Residency Permithttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e64 |
| S35 | ICP | ICP Services Guide 2024 (Issue of Residence Permit - Green Visa, 5 years)https://icp.gov.ae/wp-content/themes/ica_v3/assets/images/servicesGuideEN2024.pdf |
| S36 | GDRFA Dubai | Visa Issuance (Virtual Work)https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/64154a31-ec6d-11ec-140b-0050569629e8 |
| S37 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuance of the virtual work residence permithttps://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024e3-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936 |
| S38 | u.ae | Residence visa for working outside the UAEhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Types-of-visas/Residence-visa/residence-visa-for-working-outside-the-uae |
| S39 | ICP | Issuance of Visa Residence Virtual Work (Virtual Work Employee)https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=68e73fd45ae59b00117389f4 |
| S40 | ICP | Golden Residency Guidehttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-golden-residency/ |
| S41 | u.ae | Golden visahttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa |
| S42 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuance of a golden residence permit (Talented Geniuses) - culture and arts categorieshttps://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/2e7da546-f815-11eb-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S43 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuing a golden residence permit (investors)https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S44 | ICP | Issuance of a Permit to Stay Outside the Country for More Than 6 Monthshttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=68e352d65ae59b00117383fc |
| S45 | ICP | Issuance of a 60-day visa for nationals of certain countries residing abroadhttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=68f5bcdb8c587a0011cb16d5 |
| S46 | MEA | Visa Facility for Indian Nationals (Ordinary Passports)https://www.mea.gov.in/vffin |
| S47 | ICP | Six New Nationalities and Six Additional Countries of Residence Added to Eligibility Criteriahttps://icp.gov.ae/en/media-center/icp-expands-eligibility-for-uae-entry-visa-for-nationals-of-certain-countries/ |
| S48 | GDRFA Dubai | Visa for Citizens of Certain Countries Resident Outside the UAEhttps://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/9017d6d0-8fb5-11f1-5210-4cd98f768936 |
| S49 | u.ae | Tourist visahttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Types-of-visas/tourist-visa |
| S50 | ICP | FAQhttps://icp.gov.ae/en/faq/ |
| S51 | u.ae | General provisions for the residence visahttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Visa-information/general-provisions-for-the-residence-visa |
| S52 | MOHAP | Examination of Medical Fitness for Residency Visa (service sheet)https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/2e0a8d27edbe444b85c795ca65314b95?v=9bbc52ea |
| S53 | ICP | New Identity Card Issuancehttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e5a |
| S54 | u.ae | Emirates IDhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/emirates-id |
| S55 | ICP | Issuance of a Visahttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e60 |
| S56 | GDRFA Dubai | Status Amendmenthttps://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/63c69432-585e-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S57 | ICP | Renewal of residency permitshttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e66 |
| S58 | ICP | Cancellation of residency permitshttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e68 |
| S59 | GDRFA Dubai | Cancellation of all types of residence permitshttps://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/0613ab0e-5858-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S60 | u.ae | Taxationhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/taxation |
| S61 | MoF | Retail T-Sukuk (Taxation section)https://mof.gov.ae/en/public-finance/public-debt/retail-t-sukuk/ |
| S62 | u.ae | Register for VAThttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/taxation/vat/valueaddedtaxvat |
| S63 | u.ae | Corporate tax (CT)https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/taxation/corporate-tax |
| S64 | MoF | Corporate Tax in the UAEhttps://mof.gov.ae/corporate-tax/ |
| S65 | FTA | Basic Tax Information Bulletin - Natural Person (Corporate Tax)https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Pdf/2024/CT%20Bulletin/Basic%20Tax%20Information%20bulletin-%20Natural%20Person-English.pdf |
| S66 | FTA | Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023 (as published by MoF/FTA)https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Legislation/05-06-2023/3/Cabinet%20Decision%20No.%2049%20of%202023%20-%20for%20publishing.pdf |
| S67 | FTA | Basis of Taxation - Natural Personhttps://tax.gov.ae/en/taxes/corporate.tax/corporate.tax.topics/basis.of.taxation.natural.person.aspx |
| S68 | FTA | Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Natural Persons (CTGRNP1)https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Guides/CT/CT%20Registration%20of%20Natural%20Persons%20-%2029%2012%202023.pdf |
| S69 | FTA | Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Natural Personshttps://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Guides/CT/Taxation%20of%20natural%20persons%20-%2025%2011%202023.pdf |
| S70 | FTA | FTA urges Natural Persons to register for Corporate Tax before end of March 2025https://tax.gov.ae/en/media.centre/News/fta.urges.natural.persons.to.register.for.corporate.tax.before.end.of.march.2025.to.avoid.administrative.penalties.aspx |
| S71 | FTA | Corporate Taxhttps://tax.gov.ae/en/taxes/corporate.tax.aspx |
| S72 | FTA | Federal Tax Authority - Loginhttps://tax.gov.ae/en/user/login.aspx |
| S73 | u.ae | The UAE Passhttps://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/digital-uae/digital-transformation/platforms-and-apps/the-uae-pass-app |
| S74 | UAE PASS | UAE PASS FAQhttps://docs.uaepass.ae/faq |
| S75 | MoF | Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 on Small Business Reliefhttps://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ministerial-Decision-No.-73-of-2023-on-Small-Business-Relief-for-the-Purposes-of-Federal-Decree-Law-No.-47-of-2022.pdf |
| S76 | FTA | Small Business Relief Corporate Tax Guide (CTGSBR1)https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Guides/CT/Small%20Business%20Relief%20Guide%20-%20EN%20-%2027%2008%202023.pdf |
| S77 | MoF | Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026 amending Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 on Small Business Reliefhttps://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ministerial-Decision-No.-131-of-2026-Amending-Certain-Provisions-of-Ministerial-Decision-No.-73-of-2023-on-Small-Business-Relief-for-the-Purposes-of-Federal-Decree-Law-No.-47-of-2022-EN.pdf |
| S78 | MoF | Ministry of Finance Announces Extension of Small Business Relief for Corporate Tax Purposes until 31 December 2029https://mof.gov.ae/en/news/ministry-of-finance-announces-extension-of-small-business-relief-for-corporate-tax-purposes-until-31-december-2029/ |
| S79 | MoF | Ministry of Finance Issues Decision on Small Business Relief for Corporate Tax Purposeshttps://mof.gov.ae/en/news/ministry-of-finance-issues-decision-on-small-business-relief-for-corporate-tax-purposes/ |
| S80 | FTA | Small Business Relief (Corporate Tax)https://tax.gov.ae/en/taxes/corporate.tax/corporate.tax.topics/small.business.relief.23.aspx |
| S81 | FTA | Corporate Tax Guide: Tax Returns (CTGTXR1)https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Guides/CT/CT-Returns-EN-11-11-2024.pdf |
| S82 | MoF | Value Added Tax (VAT)https://mof.gov.ae/en/public-finance/tax/vat/ |
| S83 | FTA | Registration For VAThttps://tax.gov.ae/en/taxes/Vat/vat.topics/registration.for.vat.aspx |
| S84 | FTA | Value Added Tax (VAT) Registrationhttps://tax.gov.ae/en/services/vat.registration.aspx |
| S85 | FTA | Cabinet Decision 52 of 2017 Executive Regulation of VAT Decree-Law, Article 7 Mandatory Registrationhttps://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Legislation/Executive%20Regulation%20of%20Federal%20Decree%20Law%20No%208%20of%202017%20-%20Publish%2017112022.pdf |
| S86 | FTA | VAT Guide: Taxable Person (VATG001, June 2018)https://tax.gov.ae/-/media/Files/EN/PDF/Guides/Taxable-Person-Guide-June-2018.pdf |
| S87 | FTA | Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax, Article 45https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Pdf/VAT-Decree-Law-No-8-of-2017.pdf |
| S88 | FTA | VAT Public Clarification VATP019: Zero-rating of export of serviceshttps://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Pdf/VATP019%20-%20Zero-rating%20certain%20exported%20services.pdf |
| S89 | FTA | Tax Procedures Guide: Tax Resident and Tax Residency Certificate (TPGTR1)https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Guides/VAT/VAT%20Guides/Tax-Resident-and-TRC--18-10-2024.pdf |
| S90 | FTA | Issuance of Tax Certificates for Tax Residencyhttps://tax.gov.ae/en/services/issuance.of.tax.certificates.aspx |
| S91 | MoF | Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 on Determination of Tax Residencyhttps://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ministerial-Decision-27-of-2023-of-Tax-Residency.pdf |
| S92 | MoF | Following Cabinet Decision 85 of 2022https://mof.gov.ae/en/news/following-cabinet-decision-85-of-2022/ |
| S93 | FTA | Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 (FTA copy, unofficial translation)https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Legislation/Corporate%20Tax/Ministerial%20Decision%20No.%2027%20of%202023%20-%20For%20publishing.pdf |
| S94 | FTA | Tax Residency Certificate Taxpayer User Manual (Feb 2025)https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Pdf/2025/Tax-Residency-Certificate-Frontend-User-Manual-V6-29-01-2025.pdf |
| S95 | MoF | Ministerial Decision No. (247) of 2023 on Issuance of Tax Residency Certificatehttps://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ministerial-Decision-No247-of-2023-on-the-Issuance-of-Tax-Residency-Certificate-for-the-Purposes-of-International-Agreements.pdf |
| S96 | u.ae | Banking in UAEhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/banking-in-uae |
| S97 | CBUAE | Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) - Customer Protection Regulation (Circular 2/2026)https://rulebook.centralbank.ae/en/entiresection/6969 |
| S98 | CBDT | Press Release: Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force from 1st April, 2026https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/press-release-income-tax-act-2025-comes-into-force-from-01-april-2026-pdf |
| S99 | Income Tax e-filing | Non Resident FAQs (Income Tax Act 2025)https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/e-filing-services/non%20resident%20-faq |
| S100 | Income Tax Dept | Income Tax Returns FAQs, Q4 (Act 2025 transition)https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/e-filing-services/%20income%20tax%20returns-faq |
| S101 | Income Tax Dept | Income-tax Act, 2025, section 6 (Residence in India)https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/w/section-6-253 |
| S102 | Income Tax Dept | Income-tax Act, 1961, section 6 (Residence in India)https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/w/section-6-65 |
| S103 | Income Tax Dept | Income-tax Act, 2025 as amended by Finance Act, 2026 (PDF)https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/income_tax_act_2025_as_amended_by_fa_act_2026-pdf |
| S104 | Income Tax Dept | Income-tax Act, 2025, section 5 (Scope of total income)https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/w/section-5-256 |
| S105 | e-Gazette of India | Income-tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025), Gazette of India, section 263(1)(a)(iii) and (ix)https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2025/265620.pdf |
| S106 | Income Tax Dept | UAE : Comprehensive Agreements (India-UAE DTAA text)https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/w/uae-comprehensive-agreements-1 |
| S107 | MoF | Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements (list)https://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Avoidance-of-Double-Taxation-Agreements1.pdf |
| S108 | MoF | Agreement between the UAE and India for avoidance of double taxation (Article 1 Personal Scope)https://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UAE-India-DTA.pdf |
| S109 | Income Tax Dept | Double Taxation Reliefhttps://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/w/double-taxation-relief |
| S110 | Income Tax Dept | Form 41 - Information to be provided under section 159(8) of the Acthttps://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/fn-41 |
| S111 | Income Tax e-filing | Form 41 User Manual (Income-tax Act 2025 / Rules 2026)https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/newformpage/forms/form41-UM |
| S112 | RBI | FAQ: Foreign Currency Accounts by Resident Individuals (as on January 16, 2025)https://www.rbi.org.in/commonman/Upload/English/FAQs/PDFs/CurrencyAccounts16012025.pdf |
| S113 | RBI | A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 45, Dec 8, 2003: Indian Students Studying Abroad - Revision in Residential Statushttps://www.rbi.org.in/SCRIPTs/BS_FemaNotifications.aspx?Id=2763 |
| S114 | RBI | FAQ: Accounts in India by Non-residents (as on January 16, 2025)https://www.rbi.org.in/commonman/Upload/English/FAQs/PDFs/Accountresidents16012025.pdf |
| S115 | RBI | Master Direction - Deposits and Accounts (RBI/FED/2015-16/9), para 2.4https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_ViewMasDirections.aspx?id=10198 |
| S116 | RBI | RBI FAQ: Accounts in India by Non-residents (as on 16 Jan 2025), Q3https://www.rbi.org.in/commonman/english/scripts/FAQs.aspx?Id=3 |
| S117 | RBI | FAQ: Liberalised Remittance Scheme (updated April 06, 2023)https://www.rbi.org.in/commonperson/english/scripts/FAQs.aspx?Id=1834 |
| S118 | RBI | Master Direction - Liberalised Remittance Scheme (updated Sept 06, 2024)https://rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_ViewMasDirections.aspx?id=10192 |
| S119 | DLD | Ejari Program Tenancy Guide (PDF)https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/051bem5a/tenancyguideen.pdf |
| S120 | u.ae | Leasing a property in the UAEhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/moving-to-the-uae/leasing-a-property-in-the-uae |
| S121 | DLD | Frequently Asked Questionshttps://dubailand.gov.ae/en/frequently-asked-questions/ |
| S122 | DLD | Register / Renew Tenancy Contracthttps://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/register-renew-ejari-contract/ |
| S123 | DLD | Campaign for Ejari Services (Ejari FAQs)https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/campaign-for-ejari-services/ |
| S124 | DEWA | Electricity and water services in Dubai are activated as soon as Ejari contract is attested (13 June 2017)https://dewa.gov.ae/en/about-us/media-publications/latest-news/2017/06/electricity-and-water-services-in-dubai-are-activated-as-soon-as-ejari-contract-is-attested |
| S125 | DEWA | Activation of Electricity/Water (Move-in)https://dewa.gov.ae/en/consumer/supply-management/activation-of-electricity-water-move-in |
| S126 | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority | Consumer's FAQ (Q13: fee for activation of Electricity & Water)https://dewa.gov.ae/en/consumer/useful-tools/consumer-faqs |
| S127 | Dubai Legislation Portal | Decree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increase for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubaihttps://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Decree%20No.%20(43)%20of%202013%20Determining%20Rent%20Increase%20for%20Real%20Property.pdf |
| S128 | DLD | Government of Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013 (DLD copy, PDF)https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/z2dn3gtr/rental-increase-decree-43-in-dubai.pdf |
| S129 | DLD | The Smart Rent Index mitigates inflation in Dubai and enhances market transparencyhttps://dubailand.gov.ae/en/news-media/the-smart-rent-index-mitigates-inflation-in-dubai-and-enhances-market-transparency/ |
| S130 | dubai.ae | Health Insurancehttps://www.dubai.ae/living/healthcare/health-insurance |
| S131 | Dubai Legislation Portal | Law No. (11) of 2013 Concerning Health Insurance in the Emirate of Dubaihttps://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Law%20No.%20(11)%20of%202013.pdf |
| S132 | ISAHD | Frequently Asked Questionshttps://www.isahd.ae/Home/FAQ |
| S133 | ISAHD | Compliance with Essential Benefits Plan (DHA policy DHA/DHI/HE/PP/010)https://www.isahd.ae/content/docs/PD%2011-2020%20Compliance%20with%20Essential%20Benefits%20Plan.pdf |
| S134 | Dubai Health Authority | General Circular 08-2016: Mandatory Member Information and Final Deadlinehttps://www.isahd.ae/content/docs/GC%2008-2016%20Mandatory%20Member%20Information%20and%20Final%20Deadline.pdf |
| S135 | Dubai Health Authority | Procedural Notice 2 of 2014: Certification that employers and other sponsors hold health insurance policieshttps://www.isahd.ae/content/docs/PN%2002-2014%20Health%20insurance%20certificates.pdf |
| S136 | Dubai Health Authority | Executive Council Resolution No. (7) of 2016 Approving Health Insurance Fees and Fines (Schedule 2, item 6)https://www.isahd.ae/content/docs/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(7)%20of%202016%20Approving%20Health%20Insurance%20Fees%20and%20Fines%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.pdf |
| S137 | Dubai Legislation Portal | Law No. (11) of 2013 Concerning Health Insurance in the Emirate of Dubai, Article 23 (Penalties)https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Law%20No.%20(11)%20of%202013.html |
| S138 | u.ae | Residence visa for families of employeeshttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Types-of-visas/Residence-visa/residence-visa-for-family-members |
| S139 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuing an entry visa for residence without work (Family)https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S140 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuance of a residence permit for foreigner family membershttps://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/bf409606-56e2-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 |
| S141 | GDRFA Dubai | Issuance of a residence permit for humanitarian caseshttps://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024ec-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936 |
| S142 | RTA | Apply for a New Driving Licence or a New Category Based on Exchanging Licenceshttps://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=121 |
| S143 | u.ae | Getting a driving licencehttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/transportation/Driving-and-licensing/get-a-driving-licence |
| S144 | dubai.ae | Obtaining A Driver's Licensehttps://www.dubai.ae/living/driving-transportation/driver-license |
| S145 | Roads and Transport Authority | New Driving Licencehttps://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=621 |
| S146 | RTA | Apply for an International Driving Licencehttps://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=123 |
| S147 | RTA | Expats Driving in Dubai handbook (Driving Safely in Dubai)https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf |
| S148 | u.ae | Regulatory authorities of K-12 educationhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/education/school-education-k-12/regulatory-authorities-of-k-12-education |
| S149 | KHDA | Education Qualityhttps://web.khda.gov.ae/en/resources/private-education-quality-in-dubai |
| S150 | u.ae | Private schools in the UAEhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/education/school-education-k-12/private-schools-in-the-uae |
| S151 | KHDA | 81% of Dubai students attend private schools rated Good or better (21 Jun 2024)https://web.khda.gov.ae/en/About-Us/News/2024/81-of-Dubai-students-attend-private-schools-rated |
| S152 | KHDA | Education Cost Index set at 2.6 per cent for 2024-25 academic yearhttps://web.khda.gov.ae/en/About-Us/News/2024/Education-Cost-Index-set-at-2-6-per-cent-for-2024 |
| S153 | KHDA | School Fees Frameworkhttps://web.khda.gov.ae/getattachment/Resources/Forms/FeeFramework-English.pdf.aspx?lang=en-GB |
| S154 | u.ae | Handling emergencieshttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/Safety/handling-emergencies |
| S155 | dubai.ae | Emergency numbershttps://www.dubai.ae/living/security/emergency-numbers |
| S156 | u.ae | Working hours in the public sectorhttps://u.ae/en/information-and-services/jobs/Sector-of-employment/working-in-uae-government-sector/working-hours-in-the-public-sector |
| S157 | Dubai Protocol Department | UAE & Dubaihttps://www.protocol.dubai.ae/en/uae-dubai/ |
| S158 | u.ae | Fact sheethttps://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/fact-sheet |
| S159 | MEA | Emigration Abroad for Employmenthttps://www.mea.gov.in/emigration-abroad-for-emp |
| S160 | MEA | Consular Complaints and Grievanceshttps://www.mea.gov.in/consular-complaints-and-grievances |
| S161 | MEA | Pre-Departure Information Manual for Workers on Temporary Contractual Employment to the UAEhttps://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf/pr-dep-uae.pdf |
| S162 | MEA | MEA: Issues of Intending Emigrantshttps://www.mea.gov.in/issues-of-intending-emigrants |
| S163 | MEA | Emigration and You (list of persons for whom emigration check is not required)https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf/emigration_and_you_new.pdf |
| S164 | Passport Seva | Passport Seva FAQ: Services Available (Change of Address)https://www.passportindia.gov.in/psp/FaqServicesAvailable |
| S165 | Indian Consulate Dubai | General Information applicable to all passport serviceshttps://www.cgidubai.gov.in/page/general-information/ |
| S166 | Indian Consulate Dubai | Steps to apply for fresh or renewal/reissue of Passport, EC or PCChttps://www.cgidubai.gov.in/content/Steps-to-apply-for-fresh-or-renewal-reissue-of-Passport-or-Emergency-Certificate-EC-or-Police-Clearance-Certificate-PCC_3.pdf |
| S167 | Passport Seva | Passport Seva: Instructions booklet for the application form, Column 4https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/ApplicationformInstructionBooklet-V3.0.pdf |
| S168 | MEA | Guide to Consular Serviceshttps://www.mea.gov.in/guide-to-consular-services-menu |
| S169 | MEA | Dos and Don'ts for Foreign Travelhttps://www.mea.gov.in/dos-and-donts-for-foreign-travel |
| S170 | EPFO | The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 (full text)https://epfo.gov.in/employees-provident-funds-scheme/ |
| S171 | Press Information Bureau | PIB (Ministry of Labour): EPFO reforms, full withdrawal on leaving India permanentlyhttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2179689®=3&lang=1 |
| S172 | EPFO | EPFO FAQs (employee membership)https://pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in/faq-epfo/ |
| S173 | PFRDA | FAQ: NPS - All Citizen Modelhttps://www.pfrda.org.in/documents/33652/109556/NPS-All+citizen+Model.pdf/e84d109f-310c-64f8-c988-c6e7cb063b19?t=1749622075150 |
| S174 | PFRDA | Circular PFRDA/2025/22/REG-POP/04, 2 Dec 2025: KYC for NRI and OCI onboarding to NPShttps://www.pfrda.org.in/documents/33652/154928/Approved+NRI+Circular.pdf |
| S175 | PFRDA | NPS All Citizen Model - Offer Documenthttps://www.pfrda.org.in/documents/33652/217954/NPS+All+Citizen+Model.pdf/8f46c71a-9f36-75ac-e821-237551dfb958?t=1753679966626 |
What this guide leaves out
Topics we planned but could not support with an official page we were able to read:
- A Dubai mainland licence named 'freelance': the official mainland licence lists on dubai.ae and u.ae contain none, and DET's pages were largely unreadable to us.
- Whether a free-zone freelance permit holder (DDA or DMCC) may serve mainland clients directly: no official page we could read says so either way.
- Fees and activity lists for the MoHRE freelance work permit, and whether a free-zone freelance permit counts as the MoHRE permit the Green Visa asks for: MoHRE's website could not be reached.
- Federal mandatory health insurance for private-sector workers from 1 January 2025: the u.ae page returned 404 and MoHRE was unreachable.
- The India-UAE treaty article on salaries: the Income Tax India treaty page could not be read for it.
- Cost of living and average rents: no usable Dubai Statistics Center page.
- Continuing EPF as a non-resident, and NPS when a resident becomes an NRI: no official page found.
- Whether a freelancer counts as leaving India 'for employment' under the Income-tax Act's 182-day exception: the Act says 'employment' only.
- Dubai Silicon Oasis, DIFC, Dubai South and Meydan freelancer permits: no official freelancer page found.
Information only, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Every statement comes from an official UAE or Indian government page, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the authority before you act.