Dubai Company Registration Guide
2025-02-13
Author:Zhuo Xin 
Source:Zhuo Xin 
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"Dubai", the economic and financial center of the Middle East, one of the global international financial centers, is also the transportation hub between Eastern Europe, West Asia and Africa. Dubai's economic diversification has been committed to continuously improving the business environment. It has provided high-quality development opportunities and preferential policies to domestic and foreign investors. More and more companies from various countries have chosen to register their companies in Dubai.
1. Political stability, urban security and rapid economic growth.
2. Tax benefits. Businesses can enjoy very low tax rates. Enterprise income tax 9%, no personal income tax, value-added tax 5%. Foreigners may own 100 per cent of the company.
3. The registration process is simple and the entry threshold is low. The company registration process in Dubai is simple and efficient, and can be completed in a short period of time (1 month) to quickly start business activities.
4. Huge pool of available labor and international talent. Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that attracts high-end talent and low-end labor from all over the world.
5. Advanced infrastructure. Dubai's infrastructure is world-leading, whether it is transportation, communication or commercial facilities, which can meet the needs of the most modern enterprises.
What are the common types ofin general, there are three main types:
1. Local DED (Ministry of Economy) Company LLC/EST
2. Free Trade Zone (Free Zone) Company FZE/FZCO
3. Offshore (offshore) companies
the UAE's Commercial Companies Act was amended to allow foreign investors to own 100 per cent of local companies. That is, UAE nationals will no longer be required to act as "guarantors" to operate business in the UAE, except in special industries ". There are no trade scope/business location restrictions for local companies, and Dubai local companies can trade throughout the UAE and internationally.
free trade zone companies allow 100 independent foreign control, but the scope of business is limited to the free trade zone and the United Arab Emirates. The main features and advantages are as follows:
special economic areas governed by their own regulatory framework;
• 100 per cent ownership of commercial enterprises;
:: 100 per cent repatriation of capital and profits;
● Goods can be imported and exported without customs duties;
● There are also no tariffs on operations between FTZs;
residence visas for shareholders and employees;
● The free trade zone is a business ecosystem that allows companies to gather around similar industries and themes to facilitate business development.
There are currently more than 50 free trade zones in the UAE, and each emirate has its own free trade zone, of which Dubai has more than 30 free trade zones. These free trade zones are relatively independent, with their own registration process, charging standards, document requirements, business scope list and rules and regulations. At present, the main free trade zones concerned by Chinese enterprises are: Silicon Valley Free Trade Zone, IFZA Free Trade Zone, Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone (JAFZA) and so on.
an offshore company is a company registered in Dubai but not actually operating in Dubai and the entire UAE, and is a "shell company" in Dubai ". Offshore companies are generally suitable for corporate structure design, or global tax planning, offshore companies can not apply for a visa.
the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the benchmark for emerging international financial centres. It is a gathering place for large financial institutions and is the first choice for this type of business registration. The DIFC is made up of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, the independent regulator DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) and the DIFC Courts, providing confidence to multinational businesses. DIFC has more than 5500 companies that make up the largest financial services ecosystem in the region. Together, they represent a market size approaching $1 trillion. These include 790 regulated financial firms, including 230 banks, 370 wealth and asset managers (including 50 hedge funds) and 100 insurance and reinsurance companies.
Company registration for the basic process
1. Determine the type of registered company
2. Confirm the business scope
3, provide the company name for verification
4. Fill in all relevant application forms
5, shareholders, directors passport scanning.
6. Submission of application
7, the completion of registration, to obtain registration information.
After the successful registration of the company, continue to handle personnel visas, bank accounts, bookkeeping and tax returns.
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