International business optimization via UAE

The UAE is by far the most effective jurisdiction for optimizing international business without tax consequences and deoffshorization risks within modern legal frameworks. The state grants rights, guarantees and protections to business people who conduct trade and investment activities, provide services, and participate in international tenders. In turn, SORP Group provides solutions for maximizing tax benefits, repatriating funds and ensuring the confidentiality of beneficiaries.

Effective use of UAE legal mechanisms for international business optimization

For trading businesses

With no corporate taxes or customs duties pricing policies can be shaped to deliver very attractive commercial propositions

The absence of taxes in the UAE for all international activities makes it possible to use transfer pricing, perform import and export operations with a quite low or understated customs value, re-invoicing, or profit withdrawal with a zero rate.

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For service businesses

The UAE offers prestige and a business environment completely free of corporate and income taxes plus many more major advantages

Exemption of revenue from income taxes, opportunities to use licensing and leasing schemes, optimization of royalty payments, protection of all forms of IP (intellectual property), increase in profit due to tax-free regime by 30% (min).

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For financing and investment

International agreements on investment protection and avoidance of double taxation are genuine incentives

Tax optimization when participating in foreign projects, established access to international capital markets and preferential financing conditions, also participation in investment projects and international tenders.

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Free movement of capital

Taking advantage of cash and settlement tools from UAE banks and tax-free institutions to maximize a business structure

Effective cost management with tax optimization through setting up holdings and business structures that can transfer funds offshore as well as freely input and withdraw capital with no taxation implications.

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Asset ownership

Registering or transferring real estate and other assets to a UAE company or trust, which protects details about ownership

Using the privacy afforded by UAE law and its provisions for upholding property owner rights so as to transfer assets for inheritance or other purposes, and minimizing tax when doing business involving assets and real estate.

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Participating in tenders

Leveraging the status and prestige of operating internationally out of the Emirates to engage with large contracts both locally and globally

Maximizing the usefulness of tax-free international cash and settlement tools that enable competitive pricing, plus the credibility when bidding on tenders built on a positive audit report history and consolidation.

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Success factors that justify basing international business in the UAE

When planning to optimize an international business based in the UAE, you must first analyze the challenges as well as the opportunities that can lead to success and achieving worthwhile goals.

Shareholders’ confidentiality

Implementing information protection by using nominee services and solutions that prevent automatic exchange of tax information under CRS

International treaties

Being aware of the many agreements that the UAE has with other countries on mutual investment protection, free trade, and avoidance of double taxation

Agency settlements and loan agreements

Employing such mechanisms as these because they are widely used in the country for settlements, and banks do not question these types of transactions

Ease of obtaining licenses

Financial, investment, insurance, educational, tourism, logistics, engineering and other licenses м through the simplified procedures

Tax incentives for business

Trading, service, and investment activities are free of tax because the UAE legislation allows you to retain all profits in full on international business

Tax benefits for holding companies

Preferential tax rates can be applied when withdrawing interest and dividends to a company whose parent is located in the Emirates

Using unique tools based on UAE jurisdiction, it is possible to legally and easily circumvent the latest requirements of the legislation of a number of other countries regarding CFCs (Controlled Foreign Companies). It requires economic presence (ESR) in the country of registration and avoids having transactions classified as interdependent when using transfer pricing.

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SORP expert solutions for optimizing international business from the UAE

SORP Group provides a comprehensive range of solutions and structured schemes to boost the efficiency of international business. We will help you create the appropriate business architecture that gives you the best chance of achieving success.

Evaluation and business analysis

Assessment by experts of international business models and schemes with special focus on identifying non-compliance risks.

Company incorporation

Cooperation and close contact with the registration authorities means we can deliver services quickly to create legal entities.

Nominee services

Provision of a technical Director with limited rights to preserve the anonymity of the beneficiary's information.

Economic substance

Confirmation of ESR by using our Business Center offices and providing local UAE personnel for staffing.

Opening bank accounts

Competency in helping to pass KYC procedures due to our relationship with UAE banks and understanding their compliance policies.

Tax residency

Protection against automatic exchange of tax information follows with SORP assistance in obtaining a tax domicile to confirm your status.

The list of SORP services is quite extensive. We offer our clients subscription service packages and support for business operations carried out in the UAE. PRO, business support and tax planning, as well as expert legal and accounting assistance for successfully building international business models.

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