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+971 50 125 0878
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Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai, UAE

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Company Incorporation in
United Arab Emirates

Setting up new international subsidiaries across multiple territories can take time and require complex arrangements. Our company incorporation specialists, located locally in Dubai, ensure your entity is correctly incorporated and established

We help you in the set up and ongoing administration of corporate structures and SPVs for M&A, private equity investment, asset housing, restructures, international expansion and fund management.

The benefits of registering company in UAE:

  • Low corporate and personal tax rates
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed for all private companies
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Why should you set up a company in United Arab Emirates?

With one of the lowest standard corporate tax rates globally at 9%, the UAE might appeal to businesses as a low-tax jurisdiction. This is complemented by a low Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate of 5% and the exemption of personal income taxes for all UAE residents. Thus, our Clients can legally enhance their profits through a UAE company while minimising their tax liabilities:

  • 100% foreign ownership is allowed in all free zones in the UAE.
  • Setting up a UAE business offers easy access to the local currency as the country imposes no exchange controls and has no restrictions on repatriation.
  • The UAE provides the most progressive and developed infrastructural facilities in all sectors.
  • Many UAE mainland and free zone entities do not require paid-up share capital, reducing the costs of setting up a business in the region.
  • There is no public disclosure of the company’s shareholders and directors in the UAE. Therefore, international entrepreneurs can enjoy full confidentiality.
  • You can benefit from the large numbers of multinational professionals from around the globe available in the region.
  • Expanding to the UAE allows businesses to operate throughout the country without the need for local registered branches, allowing for increased market presence at reduced costs. This is especially beneficial for increasing the scope of mainland-based businesses.
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United Arab Emirates Company Incorporation

The United States of America offers various legal structures for company registration, each with its own rules and regulations. There are the five primary types of companies that are typically registered in the USA

Free Zone Company

The businesses and establishments that are part of the free zone are located in FTZs, which have different laws from mainland Dubai regarding ownership, taxes, and customs.

Offshore Company

An offshore corporation is used to organize and run the firm outside of the nation's legal jurisdiction. The company is entirely controlled by foreigners and is based in another nation, although it is registered in Dubai.

Mainland Company

A business founded in Dubai's mainland is referred to as an onshore company. The directors of the company are based in Dubai.

Steps to register a UAE free zone company

  • CorpCA will prepare the pre-approval application, including a Business Plan
  • We will reserve our Client’s preferred company name
  • The UAE free zone compliance team will then review the application to ensure all is in order with their compliance and regulation policies and issue a provisional approval. The UAE Free Zone Authority will revert with notarisation requirements.

  • Our Client need to review, sign, notarise and attest the required documentation
  • CorpCA will assist in locating free zone office premises for our Clients. Our Client may then sign the lease agreement and settle the rental fees. CorpCA will submit a complete company registration package to the Free Zone Authority, together with the same together with the notarised documents for incorporation
  • The Free Zone will finalise the application and confirms company set up, but will not yet issue a certificate of registration
  • CorpCA will collate all original signed notarised/legalised incorporation documents and physically present the same at the Free Zone Authority offices
  • Moving forward, the Free Zone will issue the original certificate of incorporation, service licence, share certificates and sealed memorandum and articles of association (M & AA)

Steps to register a UAE offshore LLC company

  • Phase 1: Prepare business registration application
  • Phase 2: Supply required documents
  • Phase 3 (only for JAFZA offshore): Security check and travel to the UAE
  • Phase 4: Issuance of a certificate of incorporation

Steps to register a UAE mainland company

CorpCA will i) reserve the proposed company name and ii) obtain preliminary approval on the business activities, trade name, and identity of partners (if applicable) by completing the application from the Department of Economic Development (DED) and iii) prepare company deeds of establishment and articles of association and submits for notarisation by a notary public in the UAE courts

CorpCA will then i) notarise and file all the company documents with the Commercial Registry at the DED Trade Licence and Commercial Registration Department and ii) settle the required fees and register the company for membership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI)

Our Client will need to supply CorpCA with a 12 month lease agreement for their office premises. If required, CorpCA will assist our Client i) to find an office space according to our client’s needs; ii) secure a lease agreement with a landlord and iii) submit a lease agreement for Ejari attestation. Otherwise, CorpCA can supply virtual office services for six months until our Client finds their preferred business address.

  • Next, CorpCA will prepare the licence application for our Client’s business activity. Under the UAE law, our Client will apply for one of the following: i) commercial licence (for engaging in trading business) ii) industrial licence (for setting up a manufacturing business) and iii) professional licence (for offering services including accountancy and consultancy)
  • Before the licence application is submitted and only if required, CorpCA will assist to secure a local UAE partner and draft a service agreement to submit to the DED along with i) the MOA ii) the name approval certificate and iii) the lease agreement. The business licence can be approved within three weeks. However, for some business activities, additional permits from the government authorities will also be required. This will increase the time for licence approval

Subsequently, CorpCA will assist our Client to register the UAE LLC with the Company Registry Office and obtain a Company Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce. The company MOA will then be published in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s Bulletin.
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Saul Goodman

CEO & Founder

Fantastic experience: very knowledgeable about taxeation, quick communication, and very reassuring.

Sara Wilsson

CEO

Corp CA was so supportive and provided everything I requested from incorporation to payroll. As I travel mostly out of the year, this gave me such peace of mind. Thank you.

Jena Karlis

Company Owner

The team at Corp CA have been excellent to work with. Thank you for your help!

Matt Brandon

Freelancer

Cross Juridiction Taxes are finally done. Corp CA answered my questions quickly. Sends me all the reports needed for my business operation.

John Larson

Entrepreneur

This is my third year using Corp CA and I am very satisfied with my service that I have received during this time. I would recommend them to everyone.

Our Services

CorpCA provides International Business, Global Compliance, Tax advisory, Management and strategy consulting and Corporate Accounting Services. We provide the Reliable and Quality services to the Organizations. We work as Finance business partner with the stakeholder of the enterprise and help them to focus on their core Business.

Business Registration & Consulting

CFO Functions

Management Accounting & Reporting

Shared Services

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

Human Resource & Payroll

International & Domestic Taxation Services

Auditing & Assurance Services

Fractional CFO Services

Domiciliary & Management Services

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked question to setup business in United Arab Emirates

Yes, foreigners are welcome to establish businesses in Dubai or a free zone outside of Dubai.

Apart from its advantageous location, Dubai provides other tax breaks to companies. With no personal income tax and a competitive corporate tax rate of just 9% (effective as of June 2023), from which many enterprises are still exempt, the city boasts a low tax regime.

It is possible to establish a business in Dubai without a residency permit. The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Emirate of Dubai have taken major steps to establish a friendly, open, and transparent business climate.

With beginning prices as low as AED 5,750, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is the most affordable free zone in the United Arab Emirates. IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is another inexpensive free zone in Dubai. For AED 12,900, IFZA provides a cheap company license in Dubai that doesn't require a visa. This is 2023's greatest and most affordable offer for a Dubai free zone license.

Depending on the kind of business and its location, different minimum investments are needed to launch one in Dubai. For the majority of firms, the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has established a minimum capital requirement of AED 300,000, or roughly $82,000.
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