One team - five consulting fields
Your success in Dubai with us from a single source
Dubai Business Consulting offers you a holistic consulting concept in five key areas. With our interdisciplinary team, we provide you with reliable and competent support in every phase of your project in the UAE
Our consulting focus
Real estate consulting
DBC assists clients with the acquisition, financing, management and utilization of real estate in the UAE. The advice includes legal, tax and commercial aspects – always individual and location-oriented.
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Off-plan real estate
Analysis of developers, payment plans, project quality & site potential prior to completion.
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Property rights for foreigners
Advice on freehold zones, land register entry, legal protection of the acquisition.
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Real estate financing
Access to financing partners (local & international), review of equity requirements & credit structure.
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After-sales service
Management, letting, maintenance & strategic resale via partner network.
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Existing properties
Selection according to yield, infrastructure, rental potential & market value.
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FAQ Real estate
Preparation of typical questions: property for foreigners, tax treatment, location recommendations, investment risks.
DBC offers comprehensive legal advice for individuals and companies with points of contact to the UAE legal system – in German, well-founded and solution-oriented.
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Real estate law
Examination and drafting of purchase contracts, rental agreements, transfer agreements - taking into account local particularities.
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Conflict resolution
Mediation, arbitration proceedings (e.g. DIAC), legal representation by cooperating law firms before Emirati courts.
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Family & inheritance law
Marriage contracts, divorce consequences, inheritance regulations in an international context (e.g. German inheritance law in Dubai).
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Contract drafting & review
Preparation and review of industry-specific contracts in German, English and Arabic.
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Company law
Drafting of start-ups, share transfers, management contracts, corporate governance solutions.
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Employment & residence law
Employment contracts, visa law, protection against dismissal, protection against liability risks for employers.
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FAQ Law
Overview of frequently asked questions: legal comparison DE-VAE, jurisdiction, marriage contracts, inheritance regulations, investment protection.
Legal advice
Dr. Stephan J. Lang
Lawyer, specialist lawyer for inheritance law, executor of wills and mediator
Tax advice
DBC tax consultancy focuses on the intersection between German tax law and tax exemption in Dubai. The aim is to structure residency, income and shareholdings in a legally secure manner.
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Tax exemption in Dubai
Analysis of the requirements for tax residency, structuring to avoid tax retroactivity.
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Corporate taxation
Classification of free zone and mainland companies in the UAE corporate tax law, registration & obligations.
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Private tax exemption
Organization of departure from Germany, avoidance of extended tax liability (§ 2 AStG), tax-free receipt of capital gains and gifts.
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Exit taxation
Avoidance or reduction of tax burdens when giving up German residence, especially for GmbH shareholders.
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Holding structure & profit shifting
Use of international participation models in consideration of § 8b KStG (intercompany privilege).
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Double taxation (DBA)
Application and interpretation of the DTA between Germany and the UAE - with a focus on the avoidance of economic double taxation.
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FAQ Taxes
Addresses typical client questions: When am I tax-exempt? What happens when I move away? How does tax-free letting work?
Company formation and financing
DBC supports the legal, organizational and tax structuring of start-ups in the UAE – supplemented by strategic financing advice and cooperation structures.
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Choice of location & legal form
Advice on free zone, mainland or offshore models, choice of suitable legal form (FZE, FZC, LLC).
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Licensing & Approval
Application for suitable licenses (trade, services, industry), support through all administrative steps.
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Property rights for foreigners
Advice on freehold zones, land register entry, legal protection of the acquisition.
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Office & bank account
Assistance with renting, equipment, opening accounts with local and international banks.
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Foundation process & cost structure
Scheduling, documentation, notarial support, budget overview.
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FAQ Company formation
Clarifies frequently asked questions about duration, office requirements, choice of zone, visa dependency, etc.
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Real estate financing
Brokerage & structuring of financing for off-plan and existing properties via local and international lenders.
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Entrepreneur financing
Strategic support for working capital financing, venture & private equity, expansion.
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Cooperation partner
Cooperation with First Advisory Group (Liechtenstein), banks & family offices.
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Financing structure & hedging
Contract review, collateral structure, holding linkage, tax structuring.
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FAQ Financing
Practical questions on bank criteria, documents, financing models, creditworthiness of foreigners.
Company formation and financing
Dr. jur. Rolf Landskron LL.M.
Lawyer and graduate in public administration
Service & support
Visa & Residence
Application for all common visa types (investor, freelancer, golden visa, pensioner visa), including family reunification and change of status.
Health insurance
Selecting and applying for legally compliant health insurance (local & international) – compulsory cover & premium tariffs.
Driver's license
We provide you with professional support in converting your national driving license into a valid United Arab Emirates driving license. From checking the documents to dealing with the authorities – we take care of the entire process for you. Fast, reliable and stress-free.
