Offshore company setup & formation
UAE Offshore Company Formation
UAE Offshore Company Setup & Formation : offshore companies are virtual companies with no office requirement or visa eligibility. Shareholders have the option to either obtain a certificate of incorporation or supply the necessary documents, then sign their memorandum and articles of association in coordination with the offshore authority.
The company can be formed in two days, pending government approval, without requiring the presence of an expatriate. Offshore companies have the advantage of holding bank accounts even when none of their shareholders are residents of the country.
At a glance
Offshore at a glance
100%
Foreign ownership
2 days
Formation time
No travel
Set up entirely remotely
0
Visa or office requirement
The directory
Different offshore jurisdictions in the UAE
Ajman Offshore
The Ajman Free Zone Authority is in charge of making rules for Ajman Offshore. Like other offshore jurisdictions, it has a zero taxation system and protects the privacy and security of the company. Best for IT consultancy, management consultancy and marketing.
JAFZA Offshore
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) introduced regulations in 2003 for the establishment of Jebel Ali Free Zone offshore companies. The international business community can now establish offshore entities at JAFZA in line with other international offshore jurisdictions.
RAK Offshore
RAKIA Offshore, established by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority, may not seem the obvious choice of jurisdiction, but a closer examination of the benefits that RAKIA and the UAE have to offer makes this venue an attractive option.
ADGM Offshore
ADGM is committed to providing a highly efficient, business-friendly and transparent registration platform. We handle all aspects of incorporation, registration and licensing of legal entities in ADGM.
Beyond the UAE
International offshore jurisdictions
Alongside the UAE jurisdictions, we register and maintain offshore companies in a number of international locations.
Seychelles
We offer company registration services in Seychelles, including all subsequent support necessary to ensure proper maintenance and smooth operation — provision of registered agent, registered address, and assistance with applying for special licences.
Mauritius
Officially the Republic of Mauritius, a tiny island nation off the African south-eastern coast in the Indian Ocean. It enjoys a free market economy, is rated very highly for business environment and economic competitiveness, and boasts pro-business governance.
Hong Kong
A long-established international business and financial hub, and a common choice for holding companies and international trade.
Key advantages
Benefits of UAE offshore company setup
100% foreign ownership
Great tax incentives
Asset security
Risk mitigation
Privacy & anonymity
Low cost company configuration
Property rights
International trade facility
Zero bureaucracy & modern administration
Ready to set up offshore?
While it is feasible to independently establish an offshore company, most individuals and businesses choose professional assistance to navigate the legal and administrative processes more efficiently. We handle all aspects of incorporation, registration and licensing, and the entire setup can be completed remotely.
