Business Setup in Dubai and the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a well established prime destination for multinationals to set up regional base and serve the high growth markets in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
As the geographic and economic center of the Middle East, investors around the world view the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an important element of their business and are established as a prime destination for multinational companies. It is also the perfect place for starting new businesses in various industries. Dubai is the second largest emirate and is considered the most important port and trade center of the UAE. It has worked to transform itself into a broadly diversified economy. Critical sectors include manufacturing, logistics, financial services, information technology, retail, travel, tourism, healthcare and education, and a strong focus on green technologies.
There are no taxes on income or capital in Dubai, other than oil and domestic banking, and no withholding tax, companies in Dubai can enjoy significant additional benefits from the absence of exchange controls, trade barriers or fees, making it the most business-friendly place for established companies and even startups.
A foreign company wishing to do business setup in Dubai or to the other municipalities in the United Arab Emirates can choose to operate as a branch, representative office, or incorporated company, or hire a commercial agent to sell or sell its products in the United Arab Emirates market to export. They choose to conduct their activities from a free trade area, which is a designated, self-regulating area created to catalyze economic activity in an emirate and regulated by its own rules and regulations.
It is important that you fully understand these options before deciding how to establish your business presence in the UAE.
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Choose the right option for your business.
Choosing the right location and selecting the license that is best suited for your business can be a challenging but also an important task. We offer business setup in Dubai and across the UAE, with a choice of Free Zone or Mainland, as well as Offshore.
Each location and the kind of license has its own benefits, and as every business is unique, we recommend speaking to one of our business setup advisors, who will give you the full overview, and tailor your ideal setup plan. So where do you start? Explore the three kinds of licenses below.
Free Zones
- Retain 100% ownership of the business
- 0% corporate and income tax rate
- No custom duties
- Option to repatriate 100% of your capital & profits
MAINLAND
- Business activities not limited
- Operate anywhere inside and outside the country
- No limit on number of visas
Offshore
- Retain 100% ownership of the business
- 0% corporate and income tax rate
- No custom duties
- Option to repatriate 100% of your capital & profits
Wanting to open a company in Dubai or any other emirate in the UAE?
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