Company formation in the UAE

Generally up to 49% of foreign ownership is allowed. It is necessary to include a local partner in the company's shareholders list (including a nominal one, but with an agreement on full void of share ownership in the company). A 100% foreign ownership is possible for professional business licenses with appointed local service agent with a UAE nationality. We have solutions to both cases for international investors. There is no corporation tax, only 5% VAT in the local market.

You can freely trade (wholesale and retail), have access to retail markets, e-trade, conduct any business in the field of services and production in the domestic market.

Participate in local and state tenders, conduct international activities without local government restrictions.

The possibility of obtaining tax resident status in the UAE, issue resident visas to shareholders and employees of the company, as well as members of their families.

100% foreign ownership is allowed. A cost-effective solution compared to mainland company but there are restrictions to operate directly in the local UAE market. It is possible to do so through a local distributor. You may perform business activities only within the same Free Economic Zone, and there are over 50 free-zone companies in the UAE. So free-zone company is not easy.

Conduct activities within one FEZ (free economic zone) and in international markets, as well as participating in international tenders.

Organize warehouses for importing and storing goods for future re-export due the duty-free status of free economic zone territories.

Obtain tax resident status, issue resident visas to shareholders, company employees and members of their families.

An effective and most economical tool for conducting international transactions and concealing beneficiaries, both in the UAE and abroad.

Performing business activities outside the UAE, the ability to act as a shareholder in other types of UAE companies, and outside the country.

Ownership of real estate in construction permitted projects in the incorporated company’s zone.

Low cost of incorporation and sustaining the company due to the lack of licensing requirements.

Minimize tax deductions and maximise profits from conducting international activities.

Use several companies to create anonymous and complex structure for specific purposes (for example, defence from illegal business takeovers, concealing beneficiaries, owning real estate and others).

Optimize cash flow based on managing holding companies in low tax jurisdictions.

Enter the local market of the UAE and other Gulf countries.

A special Trust package to ensure the anonymity of asset owners, giving complete concealment of the final beneficiary.

To optimize taxes and profits - dividends received by beneficiaries within Arabic Trust are not taxed.

To protect assets - property invested in a Trust cannot under any circumstances be seized by creditors or third parties.

To safeguard and grow own assets, whilst not conducting any business activity in the UAE.

Allows you to quickly register as a tax resident and receive protection from automatic tax exchange information.

Get loans from local banks and financial institutions. Act as a guarantee and guarantor.

Participate in local and international tenders.

Generate a financial statement verified by an auditor for previous financial periods.