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Offshore Company Formation in United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Ideal for business setup in UAE:

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Advisory and Consulting Services
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International Trading

How to incorporate a company in United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Preparation
Request free company name search We check the eligibility of the name, and make suggestion if neccessry.
Your UAE Company Details
  • Register or login and fill in the company names and director/ shareholder(s).
  • Fill in shipping, company address or special request (if any).
Payment for Your Favorite UAE Company

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal or Wire Transfer).

Send the company kit to your address
  • You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including: Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in a jurisdiction is ready to do business!
  • You can bring the documents in company kit to open corporate bank account or we can help you with our vast experience of Banking support service.
  • Notarized passport and signature specimen of each shareholder/beneficial owner and director.
  • Notarized proof of residential address of each director and shareholder (Must be in English or Arabic. Or certified translation version).

United Arab Emirates (UAE) company incorporation service fees

From

US$ 1,299

Done within 2 working days.
Highest privacy and confidentiality
First-class bank account, including e-banking and credit card (optional)
Full nominee service to protect your privacy (optional)

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IBC

General Information
Type of Business Entity IBC
Corporate Income Tax Nil
British Based Legal System Yes
Double Tax Treaty Access Yes
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares 50,000 AED
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings Anywhere
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records No
Annual Requirements
Annual Return No
Audited Accounts No
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 1,299
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,150
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 1,249
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,150

RAK Free Zone

General Information
Type of Business Entity FZC/ FZE
Corporate Income Tax Nil
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access Yes
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 Weeks
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted No
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares 50,000 AED
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings Anywhere
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 1,999
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,350
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 1,899
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,350

Dubai Free Zone (DMCC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity DMCC
Corporate Income Tax Nil
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access Yes
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 Weeks
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares 50,000 AED
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings Anywhere
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 3,399
Government fee & Service charged US$ 8,988
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 3,299
Government fee & Service charged US$ 8,988

Ajman Free Zone

General Information
Type of Business Entity FZC/ FZE
Corporate Income Tax Nil
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access Yes
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted No
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares 50,000 AED
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings Anywhere
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 1,799
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,350
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 1,699
Government fee & Service charged US$ 1,350

Local Company (Commercial, Trading Or Professional License)

General Information
Type of Business Entity
Corporate Income Tax
British Based Legal System
Double Tax Treaty Access
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days)
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent
Company Secretary
Local Meetings
Local Directors / Shareholders
Publicly Accessible Records
Annual Requirements
Annual Return
Audited Accounts
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 4,199
Government fee & Service charged US$ 9,200
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 4,099
Government fee & Service charged US$ 9,200

Local Company (General Trading)

General Information
Type of Business Entity
Corporate Income Tax
British Based Legal System
Double Tax Treaty Access
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days)
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent
Company Secretary
Local Meetings
Local Directors / Shareholders
Publicly Accessible Records
Annual Requirements
Annual Return
Audited Accounts
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 4,199
Government fee & Service charged US$ 15,200
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 4,099
Government fee & Service charged US$ 15,200

IBC

RAK IBC Company Comprehensive Package

ServicesStatus
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Share Certificates
Register of Directors
Shares Register
Appointment of Director and Secretary
Documents will be sent by courier at no extra cost
Company Name Check and Reservation
Documentation Preparation and Legal Liaison
Administration and Registered Agent – 1 year
Local Business Registered Address– 1 year

2. Government Fee

Certificate of IncorporationStatus
Submission of application to the Government
Payment for Government Fee required
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
  1. Passport copies of the director(s) and shareholder(s) (valid within 6 months)
  2. Proofs of Address (dated within 3 months) must be in English or officially translated in English. (For each of your directors, shareholders and beneficial owners)

RAK Free Zone

RAK Free Zone Company Comprehensive Package

ServicesStatus
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Share Certificates
Register of Directors
Shares Register
Appointment of Director and Secretary
Documents will be sent by courier at no extra cost
Company Name Check and Reservation
Documentation Preparation and Legal Liaison
Administration and Registered Agent – 1 year
Local Business Registered Address– 1 year

Government Fee

Certificate of IncorporationStatus
Submission of application to the Government
Payment for Government Fee required

Note: For Freezone company, it’s required to rent an Office and apply for a business license from RAKEZ. Office prices may be different depending on various factors (size of the office, number of Visa eligible)

Office Rental Fee + Business License

Type of officeOffice + DepositBusiness License
Free Zone Packages – Commercial
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 0 Visa $3,616.00 $500.00 FZE| Std Office Al Hamra|Commercial|3Visa $6,442.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 1 Visa $4,981.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Office | Commercial | 2 Visa $5,691.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 0 Visa $3,616.00 $500.00 FZE| Std Office Al Hamra|Commercial|3Visa $6,442.00 $500.00
FZE| Exec Office AlHamra|Commercial|4Visa $9,895.00 $500.00
Free Zone Packages – Services
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 0 Visa $4,572.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 1 Visa $5,937.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Office | Commercial | 2 Visa $6,647.00 $500.00
FZE| Std Office Al Hamra|Commercial|3Visa $7,398.00 $500.00
FZE| Exec Office AlHamra|Commercial|4Visa $10,851.00 $500.00
Free Zone Packages – E-commerce
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 0 Visa $4,981.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Desk | Commercial | 1 Visa $6,346.00 $500.00
FZE | Flexi Office | Commercial | 2 Visa $7,056.00 $500.00
FZE| Std Office Al Hamra|Commercial|3Visa $7,807.00 $500.00
FZE| Exec Office AlHamra|Commercial|4Visa $11,260.00 $500.00
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
  1. Company Application Form
  2. Passport copies of the director(s) and shareholder(s) (valid within 6 months)
  3. 2-3 suggested names for the new company
  4. Specifications of the business activity
  5. Proofs of Address (dated within 3 months) must be in English or officially translated in English. (For each of your directors, shareholders and beneficial owners)
  6. Bank or Professional Reference Letter
  7. Business plan
  8. 2 years audited financial reports for corporate entity or certificate of reference from a personal bank of the individual shareholder
  9. Unit title deed
  10. Letter of Intent
  11. Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) for Manager/Director (Original and notarised)

Freelancers need to submit fewer documents. In most cases, they need to submit:

  1. Application for registration
  2. CV
  3. Bank reference letter
  4. Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) (Original and notarised)

Dubai Free Zone (DMCC)

Dubai Free Zone Company Comprehensive Package

ServicesStatus
Company name reservation
Preparation of incorporation documents
Registration with the DMCC authority
Electronic Certificate of Incorporation
Provisional Approval and Bank letter
Share certificates
Preparation of compliance corporate kit
Lease Agreement
Our professional & Filing Fees
Company Secretarial services for 1 year
Documents will be sent by courier at no extra cost

Government Fee

Certificate of IncorporationStatus
Submission of application to the Government
Payment for Government Fee required

Note: For Freezone company, it’s required to rent an Office and apply for a business license from DMCC. Office prices may be different depending on various factors (size of the office, number of Visa eligible)

Office Rental Fee + Business License

Type of officeOffice + DepositBusiness License
Cost for Flexi-desk / 0 VISA $6,916 $6,500
Cost for Flexi-desk / 1 VISA $8,891 $6,500
Serviced Office / 3 VISA $22,581 $6,500
Physical Office / 500 sqft / 3 VISA $19,851 $6,500
*Please contact us for more information
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
For new company,
Scanned copy the below documents should be provided for each of Shareholder/Director / Manager / Secretary /Legal representative
  1. Copy of Passport – (not less than 6 months validity) with Visa page with Emirates ID, if any
  2. Proof of residential address in country of residence (not older than 6 months) – Any of the below documents is accepted:
    1. Valid tenancy contract,
    2. Utility bill,
    3. Bank confirmation letter
  3. A business plan
  4. Other forms might be required by DMCC based on your business.
For a branch / subsidiary company:
  1. Certificate of Registration
  2. Memorandum & Articles of Association
  3. Certificate of Incumbency
  4. Trade License (If available)
  5. Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Form
Note: If documents are in any language other than English and Arabic, then, it must be legally translated into English

Ajman Free Zone

Local Company (Commercial, Trading Or Professional License)

Local Company (General Trading)

Download forms - Incorporate Company in UAE

1. Application Formation Form

DescriptionDownload
Application for Limited Company
PDF | 1.91 MB | Updated time: 14 Mar, 2020, 10:45 (UTC+08:00)
Application form for Limited Company processing
Application Formation Form LLP LLC
PDF | 1.80 MB | Updated time: 03 Jan, 2020, 12:24 (UTC+08:00)
Application Formation Form LLP LLC

2. Business Plan Form

DescriptionDownload
Business Plan Form
PDF | 1,015.78 kB | Updated time: 04 Jan, 2020, 11:16 (UTC+08:00)
Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

3. Information Update Form

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Information Update Form
PDF | 5.52 MB | Updated time: 06 Jan, 2020, 11:48 (UTC+08:00)
Information Update Form for completing the Registry’s statutory requirements

4. Rate card

DescriptionDownload
UAE (Dubai DMCC) - Ratecard - 2019
PDF | 809.21 kB | Updated time: 04 Jan, 2020, 12:46 (UTC+08:00)
UAE (Dubai DMCC) - Ratecard - 2019
UAE (RAK-FZE) - Ratecard - 2019
PDF | 806.64 kB | Updated time: 04 Jan, 2020, 12:46 (UTC+08:00)
UAE (RAK-FZE) - Ratecard - 2019
UAE (RAK-IBC) - Ratecard - 2019
PDF | 795.89 kB | Updated time: 04 Jan, 2020, 12:47 (UTC+08:00)
UAE (RAK-IBC) - Ratecard - 2019

5. Sample Documents

DescriptionDownload
Certificate of Incorporation United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sample
PDF | 172.17 kB | Updated time: 24 Dec, 2018, 17:17 (UTC+08:00)
Memorandum and Articles of Association United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sample
PDF | 1.31 MB | Updated time: 04 Jan, 2019, 11:52 (UTC+08:00)

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