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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Dubai Exit Strategy

from Skillionaires · host Angela Thomas – Business Advisor, Scaling Mentor & Podcast Host

Welcome to Skillionaire – the podcast that scales with stories that speak. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in entrepreneurship: Exit Strategy in Dubai. Together with Mohammed Kalim — entrepreneur, advisor, and former Big 4 professional — we explore: • What a good exit strategy really means • Why exiting during failure is the wrong mindset • Partial exit vs full exit — equity liquidation strategies • Tax implications when selling a company in UAE • Capital gains in the UAE • VAT development since 2018 • Corporate Tax introduction in 2023 • Why “ignorance of law is not an excuse” • Tax authority compliance realities • International structures & tax impact • Why networking builds long-term revenue • Referral trust vs transactional selling • Givers Gain philosophy in Dubai • Founder mindset & decision-making • Work-life balance and leadership alignment • Investment trends (E-commerce, F&B, Garments) • Why LinkedIn is a business asset in UAE This conversation is not hype. It is about clarity, structure, and long-term thinking. If you are building in Dubai — or considering scaling or exiting — this episode is essential. 🚀 Ready to Scale Strategically? 👉 Book a consultation with Dr. Angela Thomas https://calendly.com/beautybizz/skillionair-session 👉 WhatsApp: +971503670392 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelsuccess_consulting 👉 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas8

Welcome to Skillionaire – the podcast that scales with stories that speak. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in entrepreneurship: Exit Strategy in Dubai. Together with Mohammed Kalim — entrepreneur, advisor, and former Big 4 professional — we explore: • What a good exit strategy really means • Why exiting during failure is the wrong mindset • Partial exit vs full exit — equity liquidation strategies • Tax implications when selling a company in UAE • Capital gains in the UAE • VAT development since 2018 • Corporate Tax introduction in 2023 • Why “ignorance of law is not an excuse” • Tax authority compliance realities • International structures & tax impact • Why networking builds long-term revenue • Referral trust vs transactional selling • Givers Gain philosophy in Dubai • Founder mindset & decision-making • Work-life balance and leadership alignment • Investment trends (E-commerce, F&B, Garments) • Why LinkedIn is a business asset in UAE This conversation is not hype. It is about clarity, structure, and long-term thinking. If you are building in Dubai — or considering scaling or exiting — this episode is essential. 🚀 Ready to Scale Strategically? 👉 Book a consultation with Dr. Angela Thomas https://calendly.com/beautybizz/skillionair-session 👉 WhatsApp: +971503670392 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelsuccess_consulting 👉 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas8

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