International business
optimization

Improve the performance of your business anywhere in the world by using the tools
provided under the legislation of the United Arab Emirates

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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


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.

SORP provides comprehensive solutions for
optimizing international business from the UAE

Individual Approach

Confidential legal solutions for tax optimization, concealment of beneficiaries and protection from automatic international information exchange

Complex solutions

Turn-key company incorporation, including analysis of your business needs and selecting the most appropriate type of legal entity

15 years in the UAE market

Expertise and experience in providing professional advice, company incorporation, and supporting client businesses in many sectors of the economy

Banking support

Assistance in choosing a bank that is suitable for your purposes, support with opening bank accounts and passing KYC procedures (Know Your Customer)



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