International Business

Business setup in Dubai – who can apply

Dubai is extremely popular when it comes to international company registration. Its tax benefits, cheap offices and reliable banking attract people from all over the world.

Nearly any type of your global business can be relocated to UAE. Business setup in UAE is mostly done by the following categories of entrepreneurs:

• Brokers
• Consultants
• Traders
• IT professionals
• Investment and corporate management advisors
• Manufacturers 
• Resellers

Benefits of business setup in UAE:

• Zero taxes
• No public register of shareholders or directors
• Double taxation avoidance treaties with international countries
• Full repatriation of capital abroad
• Cheap offices and staff
• Online banking in all UAE banks
• Economic substance requirements are easily satisfied
• No annual audit or accounts filing

How to start a business in Dubai

International business registration in Dubai or any other Emirate can be easily done by business consultants in Dubai. They help you to choose the best authority for your business setup: there are over 40 authorities in UAE, including offshore jurisdictions, free zones and departments of economic development in each of the 7 Emirates.

Contact business setup company in Dubai, explain your business activity and requirements and they will suggest possible options for you. 

Business setup services in Dubai usually include:

• Checkup and booking of trade name
• Pre-approval of the business
• Company registration
• UAE residence visa services
• Bank account application
• Attestation and legalization of documents
• Wills registration
• VAT services in Dubai

Types of UAE companies for international business include offshore company formation in Dubai, business setup in uae free zones and local mainland company registration.

The most popular type of UAE company for international business registration is free zone. It is owned by the foreign individual or company 100% and can do business in and out of the UAE. 

BEST UAE COMPANY REGISTRATION OPTIONS TO DO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Annual maintenance of UAE business

UAE is a tax free country there is no income tax or corporate tax. It means that there are no requirements to file your annual profits declaration or do audits in the majority of the authorities.

Some Dubai free zones such as DMCC or Dubai South have annual audit requirements.

Usually the maintenance of the companies simply means the following:

• Payment for license and office lease for the next year
• Updating the bank about company renewal 

UAE VAT

Some companies, who sell their products or services in the domestic market of the UAE may be liable for VAT. UAE VAT is very low in comparison to most global countries and it is only 5%.

In case company’s local turnover reaches 375,000 AED it needs to register with Federal Tax Authority and file VAT reports quarterly. If the turnover is less, there is no obligatory registration.

VAT is the only UAE tax which has to be paid by companies.

However, VAT would not apply for most of the businesses that carry out the activity outside of the UAE. 

Conclusion

UAE is becoming a primary choice of international businessmen. It has been white listed by the EU, it strengthens relations with Europe, UK, Russia and India and other countries.

International business registration here is affordable prices start from 3,000 USD only.

Contact us to find the best solution for your business setup in UAE.