The UAE, which has been actively incorporating foreign capital through its special economic zone (free zone) policy, including Dubai, can be said to be one of the countries in the world where foreign companies are most likely to enter. The tax system that corporate tax and income tax are not levied is also attractive to corporate owners.
At Wise, we will propose the best option to the customer according to the scale of investment and will act on your behalf.
However, the task of selecting the best candidate site from among the many free zones, selecting a sponsor if it is onshore, and registering the company is difficult.
At Wise, we will propose the best option to the customer according to the scale of investment and will act on your behalf.
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- Advise the establishment of a Dubai / UAE corporation / company that suits the client's purpose.
- Almost no taxes related to Dubai / United Arab Emirates legal entities
- Type 1 --Free zone (special economic zone) corporation established
- Type 2-Local company, onshore (other than free zone, Dubai Economic Bureau, etc.) corporation established
- Type 3 --Offshore company (JAFZA offshore, RAK offshore) corporation established
- Dubai (UAE) company / corporation establishment: Where is it suitable to establish a company / corporation?
- UAE corporation management
- Precautions when establishing a corporation in the UAE
Almost no taxes related to Dubai / United Arab Emirates legal entities
In Dubai / Arab Emirates, there are no corporate taxes, (corporate) inhabitants taxes, (corporate) business taxes, property taxes, business taxes, automobile taxes, real estate acquisition taxes, etc.
(VAT: With the introduction of VAT from 2018, the tax equivalent to Japan's "consumption tax" must be included only when it is related to consumption within GCC.)
What exactly does "saving taxes in Dubai" mean? →→Benefits of tax savings and taxation by living (migrating) / establishing a corporation in Dubai
Advise the establishment of a Dubai / UAE corporation / company that suits the client's purpose.
In Dubai / UAE, you can establish a corporation in the following formats.
(For details, please check each link below.)
- Free zone corporation (special economic zone corporation): 100% foreign capital (for foreign capital)
- Onshore / local company / LLC corporation: Suitable for business for UAE residents such as retail business
- Offshore companies: JAFZA Offshore, RAK Offshore, BVI (British Virgin Islands)
Regarding the establishment of a corporation in Dubai / UAEApplication / Inquiry Form for Corporate Establishment, OrEmailPlease contact us at.
The UAE has its own economic bureau, nearly 30 free zones in each of the seven emirates, ranging from possible activities, locations, costs, with audits, or with a payroll system to employees called WPS. , There are various differences.
In addition, the scope of operation of VAT (value added tax) introduced in 2018 is also different.
If you set up a corporation in a free zone / location that does not easily suit your purpose just because there is no corporate tax, there will be cost issues such as liquidation and accounting audit fees, and locations that are not suitable for business will be "this should be the case." There is a possibility that "I didn't" will happen.
Whether to make it an onshore local company, in which free zone if it is a special economic zone, and whether it should be an offshore company, the business (activity) content, investment scale, purpose of establishing a corporation, It depends on various factors such as.
For example, if you want to set up a corporation for the purpose of "getting a UAE visa and moving to another place" and actually set up a business base, the options for establishing a corporation that you can recommend will naturally change.
At Wise, we will advise you on the optimal establishment location after listening to the client's wishes.
Type 1 --Free zone (special economic zone) corporation established
We will establish a company in the form of a free zone company (FZE, FZCO, FZ-LLC, Branch, virtual office, etc.) within the UAE.
Foreign capital is 100% OK, there is no obligation to hire locally, and there is no need to include UAE people as directors. The most suitable way to establish a corporation by a foreigner is to establish a corporation in the free zone.
There are many other benefits as well.For more details on establishing a free zone corporationFree zone corporation establishment pageWhat.
* Prices start from AED28,900 /-(USD7,917 /-)
Includes registration fee, license fee (1 year), virtual office rent, and our commission. By visa fee (In the case of establishing a free zone, the form, business type, procedure, amount of capital, required documents, etc. will differ depending on the free zone)
For corporations that do not require a resident visa, it is possible to establish a corporation at a relatively low cost. Feel free toPlease contact us..
The partnership with the Free Zone Agency has made it possible to establish a UAE Free Zone corporation while in Japan without coming to Dubai.
Type 2-Local company, onshore (other than free zone, Dubai Economic Bureau, etc.) corporation established
For businesses targeting UAE residents, such as the sales business (retail business), it is necessary to establish a local company.
For more details on establishing a local corporationLocal corporation (LLC corporation) establishment pageWhat.
Wise introduces reliable local sponsors. If you need higher risk hedging, we can also offer sponsorship by multinational companies. For details, go to the following page.
However, if a foreign company establishes a UAE local company (onshore: outside the free zone), the local (UAE) sponsor must be a 51% stakeholder in the name.
Wise introduces reliable local sponsors. If you need higher risk hedging, we can also offer sponsorship by multinational companies. For details, go to the following page.
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Type 3 --Offshore company (JAFZA offshore, RAK offshore) corporation established
It is a thriving offshore company in BVI, Cayman Islands, Panama, Seychelles, etc., but in the UAE,
In addition, Wise will support the establishment of a corporation in BVI (British Virgin Islands) in partnership with a British corporate management company operating in Multi-National.
For details, please see the offshore corporation establishment page below.
- JAFZA Offshore
- RAK offshore
In addition, Wise will support the establishment of a corporation in BVI (British Virgin Islands) in partnership with a British corporate management company operating in Multi-National.
For details, please see the offshore corporation establishment page below.
Dubai (UAE) company / corporation establishment: Where is it suitable to establish a company / corporation?
- I want to establish with 100% foreign capital →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page
- I don't actually do business, but I want to move to Dubai →Free zone corporation establishment pageWhat
- I want to establish a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page
- I want to establish a branch office / representative office of a Japanese corporation →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page
- Main business is wholesale in the Middle East →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page
- Main business is marketing of products throughout the Middle East →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page
- I want to sell products to UAE residents →Go to local corporation establishment page(Some free zones are also possible)
- I want to open a store in Dubai Mall →Go to local corporation establishment page
- Providing services for UAE residents such as car garages and building maintenance →Go to local corporation establishment page
- I want to open a restaurant →Go to local corporation establishment page(Some free zones are also possible)
- I want to run a real estate business (agent business) →Go to local corporation establishment page(Some free zones are also possible)
- I want to do IT business for the world →Go to Free Zone Corporation Establishment Page(A local corporation is also acceptable)
- I want to manage my assets →Financial free zone(A local corporation is also acceptable)
In general, for many businesses that Japanese people want to do, it is usually more advantageous to do it in a free zone (special economic zone).
UAE corporation management
Wise Management Consultancy's corporate establishment support costs include corporate management and support / consulting during the license period after the establishment of the corporation. (There may be a charge depending on the content of your request.)
Don't worry if you have set up a corporation but haven't been able to use it, haven't even opened a bank account, or have been asked by the Economic Affairs Bureau, Free Zone, or a bank for the necessary documents, but you're not sure.
We also provide complete support even if corporate shareholder or manager does not live in Dubai.
Don't worry if you have set up a corporation but haven't been able to use it, haven't even opened a bank account, or have been asked by the Economic Affairs Bureau, Free Zone, or a bank for the necessary documents, but you're not sure.
We also provide complete support even if corporate shareholder or manager does not live in Dubai.
Precautions when establishing a corporation in the UAE
When registering a company by establishing an onshore or free zone, you must rent or purchase a real estate property that will be an office. In the UAE, residential and commercial properties are completely separated, and unlike Japan and the United States, you cannot start a business from your home as an office.
However, there is also a way to rent a "desk" in the free zone to legally make it a virtual office while keeping real estate rent as low as possible.
Wise also provides a service to help you with complicated contracts by searching and selecting offices / warehouses on your behalf.Property inquiry formPlease contact us.
However, there is also a way to rent a "desk" in the free zone to legally make it a virtual office while keeping real estate rent as low as possible.
Wise also provides a service to help you with complicated contracts by searching and selecting offices / warehouses on your behalf.Property inquiry formPlease contact us.
Economic substantive requirements decided by the Cabinet in 2019 and operated from 2020
The UAE requires businesses in some businesses to meet the Economic Substance Regulations / Economic Substance Rules. If you fail to meet your requirements, you will be fined.
For details, please check the following blog article.
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