Frequently asked questions

JAFZA offshore entities fall within the UAE Corporate Tax framework, but many offshore structures rely on foreign‑sourced income that may receive favourable treatment or foreign tax credit; tailored tax advice is crucial in each case.

Yes, this is possible, but final approval rests entirely with the bank and depends on the client’s profile, source of funds, expected transactions, and the overall risk assessment.

Typical allowed activities include international trading outside the UAE, holding shares in other companies, property holding where permitted, consultancy for foreign clients, and IP holding, while regulated financial services and onshore business in the UAE are not permitted

In most situations, directors and shareholders either visit Dubai to sign incorporation documents or grant a power of attorney to the registered agent, subject to JAFZA and due diligence requirements.

In many cases, a JAFZA offshore company can own property in specific approved developments in Dubai, provided the Land Department and the developer accept this structure and current regulations permit it.

A JAFZA offshore company is a non‑resident structure for international holding and business without local UAE operations, while a standard free zone company can lease offices, sponsor visas, and conduct business within its free zone, but is not purely an offshore holding vehicle.

Yes, UAE residency requires valid health insurance for the primary holder and all dependents.

Yes. You can work for any employer, and they will simply issue a standard MOHRE work permit without needing to sponsor your residency.

The baseline investment for real estate or a public sector investment fund is AED 2 million.

Standard visas last 2 years and require employer sponsorship. The Golden Visa lasts 10 years, is self-sponsored, and allows you to stay outside the UAE indefinitely.