Why Choosing the Right Structure Matters?

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Challenges

Possible Corporate Tax exposure

Customs & VAT cost on cross border trade

Visa limits & Office costs

Bank‑account opening delays

Our Solutions

Qualifying Free Zone / Mainland Person structuring

Selection of Designated Zones which best suits you

Licence aligned with headcount / shared‑desk

Provision of KYC‑ready documentation

Our 5 ‑ Step Incorporation Process for a UAE Company

We follow a structured and collaborative approach to ensure timely and accurate filing
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Step 1:
Structuring call and scope finalization
One-on-One conversation to understand your needs
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Step 2:
Name reservation & licence application
Comprehensive preparation and submission to the relevant authorities
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Step 3:
Digital Incorporation Certificate issued
The incorporation process reaches its conclusion.
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Step 4:
Immigration card, visa stamping
Comprehensive support for investor visa processing
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Step 5:
Bank account setup, tax & ESR registrations
Assistance in bank account opening, corporate tax and VAt registration
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Our Services

How can we support your UAE entity

We have the necessary knowledge and experience to assist you in moving forward.

Turnkey Incorporation

License, Visas and Bank account setup

Ongoing Compliance

Accounting, VAT, CT, ESR and Auditing

Expansion & Restructuring

Cross‑border tax and M&A support

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UAE Advantage

0 % personal income tax subject to Economic Substance & UBO filings

0 %–9 % Corporate Tax with AED 375 k threshold, 15 % for large MNEs and 5 % VAT compliance

No withholding tax on outbound payments

Extensive double‑tax treaty network

Entity Structures – At a Glance

Selecting an appropriate entity structure from the outset significantly enhances the alignment with long-term strategic goals and objectives.

Structure
Foreign Ownership
Activity Scope
Corporate Tax
Visa Quota
Audit Duty
Free Zone FZ‑LLC
100 %
Within licensed zone + overseas
0 %/9 %*
1‑6 per desk
Usually mandatory
Mainland LLC
100 %
Across UAE
0 %/9 %
Based on office size
Mandatory
Offshore IBC
100 %
Holding, investment
0 % if no UAE‑source income
None
Optional
Branch / Rep Office
Extension of parent
Same as parent
Parent rate
Limited
Depends on parent

Prominent Free Zones – Neutral Snapshot

Free Zone
Sector Focus
Key Fact
DMCC
Trading, tech, digital assets
Ranked in fDi Markets 2024 report
IFZA
General trading & services
Low minimum capital; remote setup
Meydan Free Zone
E‑commerce, media
End‑to‑end online licensing platform
RAKEZ
Industrial, logistics
Designated Zone option for VAT relief
JAFZA
Logistics, manufacturing
Adjacent to Jebel Ali Port; fDi recognised
DIFC / ADGM
Finance & fintech
Common‑law courts and regulatory regime

FAQs

Q1: Can I own 100 % of my UAE company?
Q2. Will my Free Zone business pay 9 % Corporate Tax?
Q3. What is a Designated Zone for VAT?
Q4. Do I need a UAE‑resident director?
Q5. Is an annual audit mandatory?

Ready to launch your UAE venture the right way?

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