Setting up a company in
the UAE’s Free Trade ZonesAffordable incorporation solutions with 100% foreign ownership, designed for doing
business both within the Free Trade Zone area and outside the countryThere are over 50 Free Trade Zones dotted across 5 of the 7 Emirates. Companies in a FTZ can be totally foreign owned with no local involvement required, unlike Mainland Companies. Each specializes in supporting one or more licensed business activities and offers unique benefits, such as financial, geographic, facilities, labor and more. They are linked to large logistics centers, ports or airports and offer ready-made warehousing and offices, with exceptionally high-grade infrastructure and utilities. Many FZ represent budget solutions for setting up in the UAE.
Setting up a company inside a Free Zone
provides unique business opportunitiesRegistering a company in one of the Free Trade Zones gives you a budget tool for organizing international business and the
opportunity to use the commercial advantages granted by UAE legislation, the banking system, and the highly developed logistics and transport infrastructure of the country.Run a trading
businessConduct international trade, export, re-export,
but sell goods in the local market of the UAE only through distributors.Operate a
manufacturing facilityTake advantage of duty - free import of raw
materials, storage within the FZ, and export products outside the UAE.Manage a service
businessProvide a wide range of services to
international contractors, including to the FTZ of incorporation.Residence permit and
tax domicileObtain a residence permit and the status
of a tax resident (domicile) for shareholders, employees and their families.Property and assets
registrationAll assets and real estate, including foreign
ones, can be registered to the Free Zone company.Global business
operations0% corporate taxes for international
businesses provides genuine justification for setting up a FTZ company.SORP’s solutions for Free Zone company
incorporationChoosing the right zone
and business modelWe will pinpoint the right business
activity and the license, and the best FTZ for achieving all your business goals.Registering your
BusinessWe tie up legal requirements quickly
because of our strong cooperations with the licensing authorities as well as knowledge of the procedures.Opening your
bank accountWe guide you through KYC
compliance with assistance in your choice of leading UAE banks. SORP know-how gets things done quickly.Prestigious
legal addressUse our Business Center as
your base for completing KYC procedures and while confirming ESR (Economic Substance).PRO business
supportWe do the legwork to obtain visas
for investors, employees and their families, renew licenses, permits and so forth.Outsourced
business processesWe provide integrated legal,
tax, accounting and administrative services with full business support and a highly professional approach.Unique features of doing business in the UAE’s
Free Trade Zones100% foreign ownership
A company registered in the FTZ can be
fully owned by a foreign investor, without any requirements for a local partner or agent to be involved.Many business activities supported
FTZs specialize in one or more business
activities and the range of their options is wide, from investment consulting and healthcare to trade, logistics and more.Deciding on location is important
Rent or purchase commercial,
warehouse, industrial and office premises only in the FTZ of your incorporation – not elsewhere.Business licensing
Free Zone licensing process is unique
to each FTZ and depends on the type of business activity you are carrying on.Visa conditions
The number of visas that a company
can get depends on the size of the premises it occupies.License renewal
Some Free Zones require submission of
annual financial statements and audits in order to renew the business license.Some important considerations when
choosing a Free Zone for incorporationIncorporation process
Infrastructure and logistics
Budgeting factors
Integrated solutions from SORP for professional
business assistance to companies in the UAE-
Business planning
and the right modelWe help you plan and implement a
properly licensed business model and solid basis for operations. We will guide you in creating a retail network and accessing global or local markets. -
Advice, consultancy
and supportWe will analyze the market, the
competition and the relevant legislation. We will suggest the best locations for your business to ensure it can operate in the best and most productive environment. -
Local nominee
partner or agentWe will provide a restricted rights
director and shareholder to exclude transfer pricing and for concealing the actual beneficiary of company. A waiver of rights is obtained in the Dubai court. -
Obtaining tax
residency statusEnjoy tax resident (domicile)
status shielding you from CRS requirements for sharing your tax details and for preventing double taxation -
International
Tax PlanningWe design optimized tax solutions
for international business within the full scope of UAE legislation, drawing on our wide experience in this field -
Confirmation of
economic substanceWe help fulfil proof of economic
substance based on the registered location of your company, as well as localized decision making and management, and tax compliance.
SORP’s long experience guarantees the success of
your operation in the UAERegister a company in
UAE Free Trade ZonesSORP Group experts will put together a professional and comprehensive plan to register your company based on your goals and with full business support services.
You can take the first step today towards creating a successful and profitable business!