UAE Offshore Business Setup
Formation of an offshore company is a straightforward and stress-free experience. Connect with our team to fast-track your growth.
Formation of an offshore company is a straightforward and stress-free experience. Connect with our team to fast-track your growth.
Offshore companies in the UAE are designed for businesses that want a tax-efficient structure with full foreign ownership, without the need for a physical office in the UAE. While these entities cannot conduct direct business within the UAE mainland, they offer several advantages for international trade and asset protection.
Robust legal frameworks that provide strong asset protection for offshore companies. This ensures that company’s assets are safeguarded against potential risks such as lawsuits, economic instability, and other external threats.
Companies can conduct their operations with confidence, knowing that their proprietary information is well-protected.
Setting up an offshore company in the UAE provides access to a vast network of global markets, enabling businesses to expand their reach and explore new opportunities.
Offshore companies offer a simple way to legally minimise a tax burden. In the UAE, such businesses can benefit from the country’s 0% tax rate on income and enjoy full exemption from customs tax, VAT, capital gains and withholding tax.
A lack of auditing and financial obligations means that ongoing maintenance and running costs for offshore businesses are also lower than other company types.
UAE offshore companies can be owned 100% by foreign entrepreneurs with no need to partner with a local agent or stakeholder.
Choosing the right jurisdiction for your offshore company, such as JAFZA Offshore, RAK ICC, or Ajman Offshore, depends on factors like business focus, asset protection needs, and tax considerations. Here are the main types of businesses that can be registered as offshore companies:
Import and export
Wholesale trading
Cross-border sales and distribution
Asset management and investment holding
Intellectual property (IP) holding
Real estate and property investments (subject to specific regulations)
Management consulting
Financial and business advisory services
Technology and IT consulting
Marketing and advertising agencies
Design and branding services
Research and development (R&D) companies
Ship management and chartering
Marine services and vessel ownership
Freight and logistics consulting
Family wealth management
Project-specific investment structures
Corporate restructuring and asset protection
Private equity firms and venture capital
Investment funds and financial vehicles
Online platforms and marketplaces
Digital marketing and content creation
Software development and SaaS platforms
We’re here to walk alongside you, providing expert insights and tailored solutions. Together, we can transform aspirations into achievements, turning potential into measurable success. Let us be your partner in unlocking opportunities and reaching new heights.
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