The basic attitude of Dubai towards attracting companies is as follows: "If it's good for business, it's good for Dubai" - meaning something like this: If we create incentives for companies to settle in Dubai, this is also good for the development of Dubai.
Very little bureaucracy - Setting up a business in a free zone in Dubai takes no longer than 20 minutes
139 of the world's 500 largest companies are already represented in Dubai
Robust economic development in the technology, internet, media, finance and healthcare sectors- Globally unique free trade zones
The best regulations worldwide:
No income tax
100% company ownership
No trade barriers
Strong investor incentives and investor protection
Simple market access
Relatively low running costs:
Access to affordable labor
Comprehensive communications infrastructure
Low energy costs
Relatively affordable rents
Cheaper than the locations Singapore, Hong Kong, Cairo or Bahrain
Best connections in the region:
One of the world's most modern airports, with over 150 flight connections worldwide
Emirates' own airline, Airline, is one of the best airlines in the world
125 different shipping routes, arriving in the region's largest harbor basin
Another airport, Al Maktoum, is under construction.
Location benefits:
tax exemption
Free capital and profit transfer
Free trade
Low import duties
Pegging of the UAE dirham to the US dollar
State of the art infrastructure
Low wages and ancillary costs
By purchasing real estate, you acquire a residence permit