New Delhi, July 18 -- Over the past few years, a quiet but transformative shift has been unfolding in the Indian startup and freelancing ecosystem. From digital marketing agency owners in Delhi and SaaS founders in Bengaluru to YouTubers in Pune, a growing number of location-agnostic entrepreneurs from India are packing their bags and going abroad, not only for lifestyle upgrades but also to restructure their income streams offshore. And one destination stands out above the rest: the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai.

Tax optimisation is a key financial incentive at the center of all of these changes. Indian tax authorities can tax up to 30 per cent of your international income, which often diminishes the overall earnings for entr...