Tax & Departure Planning
Clear legal support for tax situation review & departure planning in the UAE, helping you protect your rights, family, assets and future.
Tax Situation Review & Departure Planning
Relocating to or from the UAE triggers real tax obligations on both sides. We review your personal tax position, advise on residency and exit tax planning, and handle all legal and administrative formalities when you leave – so nothing gets left unresolved.
In-depth description
Leaving the UAE – or relocating to the UAE from another country – triggers a set of tax and administrative obligations that can be costly if mishandled. We provide structured support covering both the financial and legal sides of relocation.
Tax Situation Review
Relocation carries significant tax implications in both your home country and the UAE. Our team of tax consultants provides a comprehensive review of your personal tax situation. We advise on establishing your tax residency, managing potential “exit taxes,” structuring your assets for optimal tax efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international reporting standards like the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Our goal is to provide you with a clear, strategic plan to mitigate tax liabilities and ensure full compliance globally.
Scope of work
- Conduct an in-depth review of the client’s personal financial situation and tax residency status.
- Analyze the tax implications of the relocation in both the home country (e.g., exit taxes) and the UAE.
- Provide a strategic plan to structure assets for optimal tax efficiency and ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., CRS).
Deliverables
- A comprehensive Tax Situation Review memorandum.
- A strategic plan with actionable recommendations for tax mitigation and compliance.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 onward (Hourly rate)
Departure Administration & Legal Representation
Our departure service ensures your exit from the UAE is as smooth as your arrival. We act as your legal representative to manage all administrative and legal formalities required to close your chapter in the UAE cleanly. This includes the formal cancellation of visas and Emirates IDs, termination of tenancy contracts, settlement of utility bills (DEWA, Etisalat/Du), closure of bank accounts, and clearance of any outstanding liabilities. By acting under a Power of Attorney, we manage these critical tasks on your behalf, even after you have left the country, preventing any future complications.
Scope of work
- Act under a formal Power of Attorney to represent the client after they have left the UAE.
- Manage the formal cancellation of their visa and Emirates ID.
- Coordinate the termination of their tenancy contract and the recovery of the security deposit.
- Settle all final utility bills (DEWA, Du/Etisalat).
- Oversee the closure of their UAE bank accounts and clearance of any outstanding liabilities.
Deliverables
- Full legal representation for all departure formalities.
- A final report confirming the successful closure of all accounts and obligations.
Pricing
- AED 10,000 onward (Hourly rate)
Have you reviewed your tax situation before leaving the UAE?
Are you planning to leave the UAE within the next 12 months?
Do you have tax obligations in your country of origin?
Are you subject to exit taxes or wealth disclosure requirements?
Do you still have UAE admin to close after your departure?
Frequently asked questions
Yes. France regularly audits taxpayers who leave for low-tax jurisdictions. Challenges focus on whether the departure is genuine, examining family presence, professional activity, social and economic ties. Robust documentation of every aspect of your relocation is the strongest defence against an audit.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Géraldine Heimburger
Partner – Family Law, Notarial & Litigation
David Dutruc-Rosset
Associate – Family, Individuals & Litigation
Other services you might need
Tax departure planning is closely linked to residency, asset structuring and what happens to your wealth after you leave.
Immigration & Visa Services - incl. Golden Visa
Asset Protection & Tax Planning for Individuals
Expatriation & Relocation - Full Legal Concierge
WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Tax departure planning is time-sensitive and consequential. Decisions made before you leave determine what you owe for years.
1.
French tax expertise
Exit taxation, UAE tax residency validity and French-source income rules are our core expertise. We advise French nationals on the exact steps required
2.
French-UAE fluency
Managing departure requires expertise in French tax law and UAE residency rules simultaneously. We cover both sides in one engagement – avoiding gaps from using two separate
3.
Senior counsel only
French tax departure planning has significant financial consequences if handled incorrectly. Every engagement is led by senior lawyers with expertise in international tax and
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Talk to our team about your situation. We’ll walk you through your options and help you move forward with clarity.
