We move much beyond the basic “setup” to provide tactical company formation in UAE – guaranteeing your entity’s structure is not only tax-efficient and compliant, but also perfectly aligned with your long-term commercial objectives!
The UAE is no longer another regional hub; Over the last decade, it has become a renowned command centre for HNWIs (High Net Worth Individuals), major multinational corporations, as well as visionary entrepreneurs. Irrespective of whether you plan on structuring wealth, setting up regional headquarters, or even launching a new business entity, Xpert Advisory offers the accuracy paired with the expertise required to tread conveniently through the dynamic regulatory regime of the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE presents a rare combination consisting of stability, luxury, and most importantly, efficiency. For MNCs and HNWIs, the advantages of choosing UAE for company formation go beyond mere tax savings. Here are some of the most prominent ones:
The UAE is at the perfect position between the West and East, which is why it serves as the perfect logistics & trade hub for more than 2 billion individuals.
Reap the benefits from 0% UAE Corporate Tax for qualifying Free Zone establishments as well as personal income tax exemption.
Total ownership is also available for the majority of business activities across both the Mainland and the Free Zone jurisdictions.
Options for long-term residency, popularly referred to as 10-Year Golden Visa, for investors and individuals with specialised talents is also readily available.
Opting for the right jurisdiction is of utmost importance in the elaborate process of company formation. In addition to dictating your trade’s scope, it also dictates your visa capacity, tax liabilities and much more. Here is a detailed comparison table to help you choose the right jurisdiction for company formation in UAE:
Feature | Mainland (Onshore) | Free Zone | Offshore |
Primary Usage | Trading directly both locally and within the UAE | Internal trade and focus on particular sectors | Holding asset, wealth management, and IP Protection |
Ownership | Complete Foreigner Ownership (for the majority of activities) | Complete Foreign Ownership | Complete Foreign Ownership |
Trading Scope | Unrestricted for both Local and International trade | Restricted to Free Zone and International trade. | Only International trade (no business within the UAE) |
Office Requirement | Physical office needed (Ejari) | Flexi-desk/Physical office options | No requirement for a physical office |
Visas | Unlimited (Depending on office size) | Limited quotas (As per package) | No eligibility for Visa |
Corporate Tax Rate | 9% Corporate Tax on profits exceeding AED 375,000* | 0% Corporate Tax (for Qualifying income) | 0% (Outside the UAE tax scope) |
Suitable For | Retail, B2B Local Services, Contracting | Technology, Consulting, Trading, Media | HNWIs, Holding Entities, Estate Planning |
Manage private wealth as well as family affairs with a specifically-customized SFO (Single-Family Office) structure.
Mitigate risk & ring-fence assets for certain projects/investments
Solid vehicles for preservation of wealth and succession planning, providing common law alternatives within the United Arab Emirates.
At Xpert Advisory, we have seamlessly streamlined the intricacies of government bureaucracy into a highly-transparent and efficient workflow. Here is a detailed look at our UAE company formation process:
We thoroughly analyze the model of your business to recommend the most suitable jurisdiction along with the right activity code to ensure scalability in the future paired with top-notch banking compliance.
Post the strategic consultation, we manage the reservation of the trade name and secure the required initial approvals from the DED (The Department of Economic Development) or the concerned Free Zone Authority.
Our team of experienced professionals meticulously draft the MoA (Memorandum of Association) and ready all the required legal documents. Post signing/attestation, we submit the prepared documents for the generation of the Trade License.
We handle the entire process of residency for the investors, staff members, and families. This includes all the medical fitness tests as well as the issuance of Emirates ID.
With the help of our banking network, we assist with the process of corporate bank account opening. Moreover, we also ensure that your business entity is registered for both UAE Corporate Tax and VAT wherever applicable.
Here is a list of all the formal documents required for getting a company officially registered in the UAE:
Note: All documents are required to be notarized, attested, as well as legalized when and where required.
Xpert Advisory takes immense pride in being the primary choice of visionary investors who are looking to step into the dynamic business landscape of UAE. Here is what makes us stand apart:
Xpert Advisory establishes companies designed for convenient banking approvals paired with tax efficiency, and not merely a license paper.
Our team understands the importance of privacy, legacy planning, as well as the nuances that high-net-worth portfolios hold.
Our proposals are completely itemized and crystal-clear in terms of transparency.
Options for long-term residency, popularly referred to as 10-Year Golden Visa, for investors and individuals with specialised talents is also readily available.
For the majority of free zones, an official license can be acquired within 3-5 working days. On the other hand, mainland licenses are generally issued within 7 days. However, specialized activities such as healthcare, education, etc., might need extra approvals that extend the general timelines.
In the majority of cases, no. Recent changes to UAE law regime permit 100% foreign ownership for more than 1,000 commercial as well as industrial activities on the UAE Mainland. For Free Zones, 100% ownership has always been the standard.
Yes, from June 2023, UAE announced the subjugation of Corporate Tax at the rate of 9% on net profits going beyond the AED 375,000* mark. However, companies located in UAE Free Zones may benefit from paying 0% tax on “Qualifying Income”.
