Europe for Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Investors
At Prism 7 Corporate, we work with entrepreneurs and investors to structure the most efficient route into Europe — from setting up a business to gaining long-term residency or citizenship.
Learn moreEU company formation, European residency routes, and Schengen zone access — for entrepreneurs and investors seeking a European business base.
Access to Europe
For UAE-based businesses and entrepreneurs seeking European market access, Prism 7 Corporate provides guidance on EU company formation, residency programmes, and Schengen zone access. We work with clients across Portugal, Malta, Lithuania, and other EU member states.
From establishing a legal entity and opening EU bank accounts to securing residency rights and planning a pathway to EU citizenship, our team provides a structured, end-to-end service.
What We Offer
At Prism 7 Corporate, we work with entrepreneurs and investors to structure the most efficient route into Europe — from setting up a business to gaining long-term residency or citizenship.
Learn moreEnjoy the freedom to travel and settle across Schengen countries. We help individuals and families build a long-term life in Europe through tailored residency and citizenship pathways.
Learn moreHow We Help
We advise on the range of European residency and citizenship programmes available to UAE-based individuals and businesses — covering investment, ancestry, and business routes across multiple countries.
Several European countries offer dedicated routes for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs. We assess which programmes are suitable for your commercial profile and objectives.
European access routes for private individuals — whether based on investment, family ties, ancestry, or long-term residency qualifications — are assessed and advised on a case-by-case basis.
European immigration applications typically involve substantial documentation requirements, notarisation, and official translation. We coordinate the preparation and submission process.
For internationally mobile individuals, European residency or citizenship can complement UAE residency — providing broader travel access and additional personal planning options.
European immigration programmes change frequently — eligibility criteria, investment thresholds, and programme availability shift. We monitor these changes and advise on how they affect your options.
How It Works
Reach out via phone, email, or our contact form — our team responds within one business day.
We assess your specific requirements at no cost and provide a clear, itemised quote covering all fees and timelines.
Our team manages every step — documents, authority submissions, liaison, and tracking — keeping you informed throughout.
Once complete, your documents are handed over with a renewal calendar. We remain your point of contact for all future requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our Access Europe service advises UAE residents, entrepreneurs, and families on European residency and citizenship pathways — including investment-based residency programmes, EU passports by descent or naturalisation, and business establishment within the EU. We work with partner specialists across multiple European jurisdictions to provide end-to-end guidance from assessment to application completion.
European residency or citizenship offers freedom of movement across the EU and Schengen Area, access to EU banking and financial services, European business operating rights without import restrictions, high-quality education and healthcare, and optionality for families who want to retain global mobility alongside their UAE lifestyle. For many UAE-based entrepreneurs and investors, a European passport significantly broadens their commercial and personal options.
Several EU and European countries have programmes open to non-EU investors and high-net-worth individuals, including Portugal (NHR tax regime and residency programmes), Malta (citizenship by naturalisation via direct investment), Greece (Golden Visa via property investment), Cyprus, and others. Programme rules, minimum investment thresholds, and processing times differ and are subject to legislative change. We assess current programme availability and your eligibility at the outset of any engagement.
Yes. Many of our clients maintain UAE residency — through a Golden Visa, investor visa, or employment — alongside European residency status. The two are not mutually exclusive. How each residency interacts with your tax obligations in each jurisdiction requires careful planning — particularly around the UAE Corporate Tax regime, the applicable double taxation agreement, and the European country's residency rules.
Yes. Several European countries — including Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Germany — have citizenship-by-descent pathways where individuals with qualifying ancestors can claim citizenship without investment. These routes are genealogically complex and document-intensive. We work with specialist genealogical and legal researchers to assess eligibility and manage applications through to completion.
Timelines vary widely by programme and jurisdiction. Investment-based residency permits can be issued in three to nine months for well-prepared applications. Citizenship-by-naturalisation programmes typically require a minimum physical presence period — two to five years in many jurisdictions — before citizenship is eligible. Ancestry claims depend on research and document availability. We provide realistic programme-specific timelines before any commitment is made.
Exploring European options? Our Access Europe advisers are here to guide you.
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Our advisers will assess the right EU jurisdiction and route for your business and personal goals. Get in touch today.