Tax and Treaty Advantages

The UAE and Indonesia have an updated Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) in force (applies from 2022), reducing the risk of double taxation and improving cross-border tax clarity on dividends, interest and royalties — which matters for repatriation and group structuring.

100% Foreign Ownership + full repatriation

UAE free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, 100% repatriation of profits and capital, and fast, digital set-up procedures — attractive to Indonesian owners who want full control and easy money flows. These features reduce structural friction common in other jurisdictions.

Strategic Geographic Hub & trade logistics hub

The UAE sits between Asia, Europe and Africa with world-class air/sea logistics (airports, ports, bonded warehouses). For Indonesian exporters, e-commerce and supply-chain businesses this improves lead times, lowers freight complexity and enables rapid regional distribution.

International Financial Centers & legal centers

Financial centers like DIFC and ADGM provide English-language common-law frameworks, internationally recognized regulators and strong banking & capital markets connectivity — useful for fintech, asset management, and institutional partners seeking regulatory certainty.

Residency and talent attraction (Golden Visa programs)

Long-term investor/residence visas (Golden Visa categories) make it practical to relocate founders, hire regional staff and attract global talent — easing operations and business development from within the UAE.

Business Ecosystem & cost options

The UAE offers a spectrum of free zones and mainland options so companies can choose structures optimized for trade, services, manufacturing, or financial services — with competitive licensing costs and digital government services for fast onboarding.