Palm Jumeirah in Dubai from the air at sunset

Dubai Residency · June 9 - 22, 2027

Get your UAE residencyand your Dubai company in one trip.

Join Us in June

Residency

In the UAE, residency comes through a business

  1. 1

    Set up your company

    We match you with the right license and register your UAE company.

  2. 2

    Your company sponsors you

    Your new company becomes the sponsor for your residence visa.

  3. 3

    You apply for residency

    Your medical test, biometrics, and Emirates ID application.

We handle all three steps.

Dubai was built for exactly this.  It sits within an eight-hour flight of about two-thirds of the world's population, there's no personal income tax, and the whole city runs on entrepreneurs.

In June, I'm taking a small group to Dubai to set up their companies and get their UAE residency.  Our formation partners and attorneys do the heavy lifting.  You get a half-day business seminar with me, and some of the most over-the-top experiences on the planet in between.

Registration closes April 2, 2027.

What You Get

What UAE residency gets you

No personal income tax.

Your personal income isn't taxed in the UAE.

A global business base.

A UAE company and an address that opens doors worldwide.

The world's crossroads.

Direct flights almost everywhere, from one of the busiest airports.

Stability and safety.

A stable government, a dollar-pegged currency, and safe streets.

A Plan B with polish.

A legal place to live, built on English and modern infrastructure.

Room to grow.

Options to add family and staff as your business grows.

The Burj Khalifa rising above downtown Dubai

Together

Why we do it together

Picture doing this on your own.

First you pick a jurisdiction.  Mainland or free zone?  The UAE has more than 40 free zones, and each one has its own rules, fees, office requirements, and list of approved business activities.  Pick the wrong license activity, and you may not be allowed to do the work you actually do, which means paying to fix it later.

Then come the details nobody mentions upfront.  How many visas your license allows.  Whether you need a desk or an office to qualify.  Your entry permit, your medical test, your biometrics, your Emirates ID, and your visa stamping, each with its own appointment.  Then registering your company with the tax authority on time, because missing that deadline comes with a fine.

Meanwhile, you're sorting through dozens of setup agents online, all promising the cheapest package, many with fees that only show up after you've paid.

With us, you skip all of that.  We've spent years building relationships with formation partners and attorneys we trust.  We match you with the right setup for your business, tell you exactly what to send, and get your company and visa moving before you land.  Once your company is set up, you work directly with our partners for renewals and future needs, so you're never stuck waiting on a middleman.

Paperwork

How the setup works

Your company comes first, because it's what qualifies you for residency.  The full process takes two to three months, and it starts as soon as you register, well before you land.

  1. Before you fly
  2. We match you with the right setup.
    Your business activity determines your license type and free zone.
  3. You send your documents.
    Usually your passport, photos, and a few business details.
    We tell you exactly what's needed.
  4. Your company is formed.
    Our partners register your company and start your visa process.
  5. In Dubai
  6. You complete your residency steps.
    Medical test, biometrics, Emirates ID, and visa stamping.
A traditional wooden dhow strung with lights on the water in Dubai at night

June 9 - 22, 2027

Fourteen days in Dubai

Our first night, we gather under the stars.  We'll meet in a lantern-lit heritage courtyard in old Dubai, share rich, slow-cooked Emirati platters, and get to know one another over traditional Arabic coffee.  By the end of the night, a group of strangers starts to feel like your people.

You'll know everyone before you land.

Our group WhatsApp opens weeks before the trip, so names, questions, and flight plans get sorted early.  We'll also send our recommended hotels and apartment hotels, all within walking distance of each other in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to meet up for coffee, dinner, or a spontaneous night out, in small groups or all together.

Residency appointments take up a few mornings.

We schedule them, point you to the right place, and our partners handle the paperwork.  The rest of the time, Dubai is yours.

A half-day business seminar with me.

We'll dig into how to actually use your new company and residency: structuring your business, the questions to ask your accountant, and what to do in your first 90 days.

A hosted evening at my apartment.

It might be a film premiere, a games night, or a painting party, always with good food and real conversation about life and business abroad.  I'm your host for the whole trip, and I'm easy to reach whenever you need me.

One group adventure, your choice, my treat.

The group votes:

A dhow cruise and dinner.

Glide down the creek on a traditional wooden boat while the skyline glows gold around you and dinner is served on deck.

A desert safari.

Ride camels across the dunes, hang on for dune bashing in a 4x4, sandboard down the slopes, then settle in for dinner and a show as the desert goes dark and the stars come out.

Global Village.

Wander dozens of countries' pavilions in one night, with street food from everywhere, music, lights, and shopping until your feet give out.

The old souks.

Follow the scent of saffron and cardamom through the spice market, watch the gold market glitter, haggle like a pro, and cross the creek on a wooden abra boat for one dirham.

Included

What's included

  • Company formation and the legal fees to get your residency
  • Your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID processing
  • Introductions to our trusted formation partners and attorneys
  • Everything in the fourteen days above: the first-night dinner, the business seminar, a hosted evening at my apartment, and your group adventure
  • Billie as your host throughout, plus a group WhatsApp that starts weeks before you fly

Not included: flights, lodging (we'll send our recommended places to stay), airport transfers, other meals, optional activities, and renewals.

Pricing

Your investment

$13,297*

or $6,999 now and the rest by May 9

Ways to save

  • Each additional adult family member$1,000 off
  • Each child under 18$1,500 off
  • Get to Know credit**$500 off

*Paid in full at time of purchase.  Family discounts and credits are verified at checkout.
**Dubai GTK participants.

Registration closes April 2, 2027.

Options

Other options

Want to see Dubai first?  Join our Get to Know Dubai trip, June 9 - 13, 2027.  You'll tag along with the residency group for the fun parts.

Prefer to travel on your own schedule?  Independent Residency is available at a lower investment.  We still connect you with our partners and guide your setup.

FAQ

Quick answers

Do I need to live in Dubai?

No.  Enter the UAE at least once every six months to keep your residency active.

Does my business have to operate in Dubai?

No.  Many people run global or online businesses through their UAE company.  Our partners will match your license to what you actually do.

Can I bring my family?

Yes.  Family pricing applies, and residency for family members can be added.  We'll walk you through it.

What about taxes?

There's no personal income tax in the UAE.  Companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above a set threshold.  Talk to a tax pro about your situation, especially if you're American.

Is Dubai safe?

Yes.  It's one of the safest cities in the world for residents and visitors.

Do I have to join every outing?

No.  Your free time is yours.

What does it cost to keep going after the first year?

Your Dubai business license must be renewed every year.  Budget approximately $4,000 per year for this renewal.  Your UAE residency visa is typically renewed every two years, and those costs may include medical testing, Emirates ID renewal, insurance, and government processing fees.

How often do I have to visit the UAE?

To keep your residency active, enter the UAE at least once every six months.

What if I can't make it?

Payments are non-refundable.  If you've paid in full, 50% of your trip total converts to a credit toward another BOSS event, valid for 12 months from your purchase date.  Deposits are not credited.

Join Us in June

See you in June

Two weeks, a UAE company, residency, and a desert sunset you won't forget.  While other countries keep changing the rules, Dubai keeps the door open and the process clear.  This is a good year to plant your flag.

June 9 - 22, 2027

Registration closes April 2.

Billie and Matt in the desert outside Dubai at sunset

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