Key requirements to start a business in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
General information
Company structure:
- Minimum 1 director (no nationality restrictions)
- Minimum 1 shareholder (no nationality restrictions)
Capital
- No minimum capital is required
Taxation
- 0 corporate income tax
Other benefits
- 100% ownership
- Can be formed by one individual
- Bank account in Dubai
- No public records
- Easy to liquidated anytime
- Can do multiple activities
Bank account opening:
- Clients are required to come to Dubai for a personal visit with the Banks;
- There are different minimum deposit requirements depending on the bank;
- Additional documents such as business plan, supporting documents of financial transactions may be required.
Incorporation
- Application for reservation of company name;
- Preparation and submission of the application and documents to the Registry;
- Incorporation of the company;
- Opening of the bank account of the client's choice.
Please note that Memorandum & Articles of Association needs to be signed by the Shareholders and returned in original to our office.
Documents
KYC for Ajman Offshore companies:
- Certified Passport
- Recent Proof of Residential Address
CDD for RAKICC:
- Certified Passport
- Recent Proof of Residential Address
- Bank reference Letter
- CV
All documentation must be provided in English language or translated to English by a professional and certified Notary Public.