300% Increase in Dubai Business Enquiries !

For a long time, the UK was a go-to spot in Europe for startups and growing businesses. But lately, people are hitting pause - with talk of high taxes and piles of red tape pushing founders to look elsewhere, especially in service based industries that can easily move offshore.

It’s Not Just About Tax

Sure, the tax perks of places like Dubai catch attention. Recent changes to the non-domicile tax rules and a noticeable exodus of wealthy individuals have made headlines  . But what’s grabbing entrepreneurs even more is what the UAE gives them: predictable policies, innovation focused support, and a big picture mentality that lets them map out future growth with confidence  .

Millionaires and Business Owners on the Move

A study by Henley & Partners expects around 16,500 millionaires to leave the UK in 2025, with 9,800 heading to Dubai alone  . And it isn’t just wealthy individuals, small - medium business owners are tossing their hats in the ring now too.

There has been a 300% boost in inquiries from people wanting to relocate to Dubai in the last 6 months.

UK vs. UAE: A Tax Tale

Let’s talk numbers. In the UAE, businesses pay 0% on profits up to AED 375,000 (~$102,000 or £75,500), then a modest 9% after that. Compare that to the UK’s top rate of around 25% - and you can see why profit reinvestment feels easier abroad.

But tax isn’t everything. Add high living standards, smoother regulations, and full foreign ownership options (no local sponsor needed!), and it’s a pretty compelling package  .

Support That Actually Supports

Dubai isn’t just slashing red tape—it’s backing it up with serious infrastructure. In 2021, the UAE removed the local sponsor requirement. Today, 30 of the country’s 45 Free Zones are in Dubai, home to 90% of the UAE’s scale-ups. And with the Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 aiming to double the local economy, the long-term bets feel real  .

Meanwhile, back home, things can feel less stable. For instance, when the UK government said small businesses would need to submit profit/loss statements for Companies House by spring 2027, there was immediate pushback—and the policy got scrapped just two days later  . That sort of U-turn hurts confidence.

A Place That Lets You Grow

At the end of the day, many UK founders are saying Dubai isn’t just an escape - it’s a launchpad. With policies geared for long-term growth, steady investment, and a vision that’s more builder-friendly, it’s easy to see why people feel they can truly dream big in Dubai.