UAE fines and ban from country

[LostInTheMatrix]

Hello, I have been out of the loop for some months now.
Basically I have a UAE FZCO company with mashreq biz account, it was made by FRED when he was still around.
I did not use it for some time and also did not visit UAE every 6 months like I was supposed to.
I would like to get into contact with someone who has experience with UAE and this new fines that they started to make for people who dont follow the 6 months rule.
I was told that in practice you can get away with it usually, but now some things have changed.
I would appreciate if I could get some contact to help with accounting and with following rules as FRED is no longer offering services.

 

[kislokan]

You have to pay for every month your outside of the UAE over the 6 month period. Something like 500 - 1000 AED and get a re entry permit. Best to contact IFZA and ask them for a quote.

 

[JackAlabama]

kislokan said:
You have to pay for every month your outside of the UAE over the 6 month period. Something like 500 - 1000 AED and get a re entry permit. Best to contact IFZA and ask them for a quote.
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is that for real and strict now?

 

[kislokan]

JackAlabama said:
is that for real and strict now?
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Yes, they won't let you past airport immigration without a re entry permit.

 

[JackAlabama]

kislokan said:
Yes, they won't let you past airport immigration without a re entry permit.
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and what do they do if you dont have it? Deport you?

 

[LostInTheMatrix]

So just paying fine of 1k aed per month is enough to normally use company?
And is the 6 rule still in place I heard something about 1 month which woold make UAE completely useless if you dont plan to stay in this desert.

 

[kislokan]

JackAlabama said:
and what do they do if you dont have it? Deport you?
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I don't know for certain but I went to the self scan immigration which wouldn't let me through then I had to go the main desk and show them my re entry permit before they allowed me through.

 

[kislokan]

LostInTheMatrix said:
So just paying fine of 1k aed per month is enough to normally use company?
And is the 6 rule still in place I heard something about 1 month which woold make UAE completely useless if you dont plan to stay in this desert.
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Still 6 months AFAIK

 

[LostInTheMatrix]

Thank you

 

[lacomaco]

kislokan said:
Still 6 months AFAIK
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Except for Golden Visa users who do not have to go back every 6 months to keep thepermit

 

[Roperfugal]

As far as I know Fred is back in business and so is the company DLS Dubai. Have you tried contacting the company in the usual way through Dina or Fred?

 

[dulcimer]

IFZA has an automated process to apply for a re-entry permit. You can email them and they'll send you the link. The main thing you'll need is a letter giving a valid reason. Being unable to return for business reasons is a valid excuse.

 

[kislokan]

dulcimer said:
IFZA has an automated process to apply for a re-entry permit. You can email them and they'll send you the link. The main thing you'll need is a letter giving a valid reason. Being unable to return for business reasons is a valid excuse.
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Exactly. Why complicate things by getting 3rd party's involved.

 

[user123434]

Sorry to hijack this thread, but i have a question.

In case i do not need visa or residency at moment, is that required for registering a Freezone Company?

I think emirates ID is required to complete bank process.

What about Visa ( and to keep it active)?

If i need Visa for company + bank, then this goes off my list, as i have no chance to go every 6 months ( once per 6 months )

Thanks in advance

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

user123434 said:
In case i do not need visa or residency at moment, is that required for registering a Freezone Company?
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No.

user123434 said:
I think emirates ID is required to complete bank process.
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Not necessarily. Probably depends on where you want to bank.

user123434 said:
What about Visa ( and to keep it active)?
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I thought you don't need a visa?

user123434 said:
If i need Visa for company + bank, then this goes off my list, as i have no chance to go every 6 months ( once per 6 months )
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You don't need a visa to have a company. But what is the purpose of the company then? Are you planning to hire employees in the UAE?
A mod should probably move this to a separate thread, though.

 

[kislokan]

Roperfugal said:
As far as I know Fred is back in business and so is the company DLS Dubai. Have you tried contacting the company in the usual way through Dina or Fred?
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I have contacted them and they were responsive at first but after asking some basic questions about the tax/vat/auditing situation they went ghost. Seems like they just want the renewal. I'm outta there.