Offshore Company Setup in Dubai
The establishment of an offshore company in Dubai is a strategic solution for international entrepreneurs seeking flexible structures for global operations. Offshore company setup in the UAE has become increasingly popular due to its distinct advantages compared to traditional onshore entities.
An offshore company in Dubai cannot conduct business within the UAE, operate with local resident companies, import products into the domestic market, or lease physical office space. However, these entities benefit from full tax exemption — including zero VAT, no corporate tax, and no other financial obligations — making them a cost-efficient and highly attractive option for international structuring.
Setting up an offshore company in Dubai offers exceptional privacy, simplified reporting requirements, and low maintenance cost, giving global businesses a secure and flexible platform for international trade, asset protection, and corporate planning.
Another major advantage of registering an offshore company is that, in the event of the founder’s death, the inheritance of their shares is distributed according to the personal law applicable to that shareholder, rather than under Sharia law, which is the general rule in the UAE. As a result, investing in UAE assets through an offshore company helps mitigate the risk of property being inherited against the investor’s wishes.
The restrictions imposed on offshore companies are as follows:
It is not allowed to do business in the UAE and work with resident legal entities
Ban on renting an office in the UAE
Banking, finance and insurance activities, as well as any activities related to precious metals, gas and oil are restricted
At the same time, offshore companies are entitled to:
Conduct commercial activities in the international market (including trade activities, professional and consulting services)
Owning real estate in the UAE (in certain cases)
Establishment of subsidiaries
Opening of bank accounts
Opening an offshore company has specific features that are not present in the process of registering regular Mainland or Free Zone companies.
In brief, the Offshore company registration process includes the following steps:
The process of
opening an
offshore company in Dubai
Opening an offshore company in Dubai has specific features that are not present in the process of registering regular Mainland or Free Zone companies.
In brief, the Offshore company registration process includes the following steps:
Preparation of documents (translation and legalization)
Selecting a trade name
Developing a charter (Memorandum of Association)
Submission of documents and payment of fees
Obtaining additional permits (if necessary)
Opening of bank accounts (if necessary)
Timeline
The term for registration of an offshore company with JAFZA will take up to 15 working days to process.
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Our services
Preparation of documents for opening an Offshore company
Establishment of Offshore Company
Offshore company license renewal
Amending the Articles of Association of Offshore Company
Liquidation of Offshore companies
Obtaining additional permits to conduct activities (if necessary)
A package of services is more profitable!
Light
Includes the following:
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- Company registration
- Comstituent documents
- 1 corporate bank account
Starting at AED 29,900 (USD 8,200)
Standart
Includes the following:
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- Company registration
- Comstituent documents
- 1 corporate bank account
- 1 personal bank account
Starting at AED 37,500 AED (USD 10,200)
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