Can one set up a business with Dubai resident visa obtain through purshase of flat?

[Amir Khan]

It is sad that one can't work with Dubai resident visa obtain through purshase of flat, but can one apply for a business licence and set up a business with Dubai resident visa obtain through purshase of flat?
A reply from a informed person is whole heartedly appreciated.
Amir Khan

[SAH]

You cannot work on residant visa you need to register company then you will get the invesitor visa then you able to do any work in UAE i know this by law

[rizzpk]

Amir, yes one can not work on only resident visa, you have to rigister company first.... for doing business...

[Amir Khan]

Thank you all for your fast reply, appreciate it!

[KingPin]

If I was to purchase a reasonably priced outlet or office space and get a business visa, do I need to still have an Emrati partner and am I allowed to do business over the whole of the UAE or only at that business address?

[SAH]

if you register a company in free zone you don't need local but if you register in dubai downtown etc you need local to register a company.

there is no business visa exsist i think only you will have invesitor visa if you register company either in free zone or with local partner

To do business you need invesitor visa to live you need residant visa and to work you need employment visa its up to you what visa you need

Note free zone means limited boudries you cannot go out from free zone otherwise you have to pay tax or something fee etc i dont no exact to enter your services in dubai downtown

[Amir Khan]

Thank You SHA for yor reply. appreciate that!
Since doing business in Dubai I would get investors visa, So does it mean I will have two visas at the same time? One for residence and one for business?

[SAH]

I think no investor visa and residant visa both for 3 years residant visa for your wife kids etc and for you investor visa.

Check there more legal details here
immigration requirements