Should You Buy Dubai Property in Your Name or a Company?

Most foreign investors buying Dubai property don't realize they're making a structural mistake before they even sign. The decision between buying in your personal name or through a UAE company could affect your taxes, your asset protection, and even your Golden Visa and most brokers never bring it up. In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, GG Benitez sits down with UAE corporate specialist Zeba Majithia to answer the questions every serious investor should ask before buying property in Dubai. Timestamp: 00:00 Should You Buy Dubai Real Estate Through a Corporation? 00:50 Why This Is One of the Biggest Questions Global Investors Ask 01:47 Meet Zeba Majithia: Banking and Corporate Structuring Expert 03:06 Can Americans Buy Dubai Property Through a U.S. Company? 04:05 Can Foreigners Open a Company in the UAE? 04:30 Can You Start a UAE Business Without Visiting Dubai? 04:45 Why Buy Dubai Property Through a Corporation? 06:12 Pros and Cons of Buying Through a Corporate Structure 06:31 How Long Does It Take to Open a UAE Company? 06:45 Understanding Dubai's 9% Corporate Tax 07:47 What Is a UAE Free Zone? 08:08 Can Foreigners Own 100% of a UAE Company? 08:46 Free Zone vs Mainland: What's the Difference? 09:19 Which UAE Free Zone Is Best for Your Business? 10:53 Key Takeaways for Foreign Investors Buying Dubai Property 11:21 Can You Transfer Property Into a UAE Corporation Later? 12:29 How Much Does It Cost to Transfer Property to a Company? 13:02 What Happens to Your Golden Visa If You Transfer Ownership? 13:33 Final Advice for International Dubai Property Investors If you're a foreign investor buying property in Dubai and want to get your ownership structure right before you commit, message me on WhatsApp now. 📞 Ready to invest in UAE real estate? Let's talk: https://wa.me/16193397978 🔔 Subscribe for weekly UAE investment insights:    / @ggbenitezinternational   Follow GG Benitez: Instagram →   / ggbenitezinternational   LinkedIn →   / ggbenitez   Website → https://ggbenitezinternational.com #DubaiRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #BuyingPropertyInDubai #GoldenVisaDubai #DubaiProperty