UAE Company Incorporation

Several international investors choose UAE company incorporation in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates where the region has one of the highest per capita incomes in the Middle East, as well as one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Investors can tap into the opportunities of this fast-paced, dynamic emerging market. The following information will help you determine whether UAE company incorporation is the optimum solution for your business.
1.	If properly structured, UAE company incorporation is an ideal way to legitimately book international profits without paying local corporation tax. In addition, there are no capital gains or personal income taxes in the UAE.
2.	UAE company incorporation is hampered by i) high government fees ii) inconsistent and complex Dubai company law and iii) inefficient bureaucracy.
3.	UAE company incorporation allows 100% foreign ownership, only if the investor opts to set up in a UAE Free Trade Zone. For example, a Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone Company is a low-cost entity through which international business can be conducted.
4.	Following UAE company incorporation, most entities are required to submit annual audited accounts to the UAE authorities.
5.	A UAE company is not perceived as an offshore company in a tax haven. The UAE is a reputable, regulated, international trading jurisdiction.UAE company incorporation is an excellent vehicle to use as a holding or investment company.
6.	A minimum of one shareholder and one director is required to comply with company incorporation regulations in UAE Free Trade Zones. There is no restriction on the maximum number of shareholders, and corporate shareholders are allowed.
7.	Through a UAE branch company, investors can wholly own the entity and not be subject to an annual audit.
8.	Through a UAE offshore company, it is possible to have a UAE entity and business address, without the legal requirement to rent a physical office and employ staff.
9.	A UAE offshore company can neither trade products or provide services within the UAE, nor rent local premises or open a corporate bank account in the UAE.
10.	Healy Consultants can open global corporate bank accounts to support UAE company incorporation. Healy Consultants works with internationally recognised banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank to provide corporate bank account services.
11.	UAE corporate and personal banking products and customer service are of a poor standard.
12.	Following UAE company incorporation, our Clients obtain UAE residence and employment visas. For example, an Abu Dhabi LLC allows directors and shareholders to obtain UAE visas.
13.	The UAE is a highly competitive economy. The UAE is ranked the world's 23rd most competitive country in World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010. For more information on Dubai company incorporation, kindly visit our Dubai Company Formation page.
14.	A UAE LLC requires a minimum of two shareholders.
15.	For investors considering UAE company incorporation, the country is perceived as the 30th least corrupt country in the world, according to the 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International , a global measure of corruption amongst public officials and politicians.
16.	A UAE limited liability company (LLC) requires a minimum 51% shareholding by UAE citizens.
17.	There are no clear, consistent laws and rules governing UAE company incorporation, including cash payments to the government.
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