UAE
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UAE

Available Crypto Friendly Middle East
Processing Time
3-4 weeks
Corporate Tax
9% (0-9% in free zones)
Foreign Ownership
100% Allowed
Remote Setup
In-person

About Business in UAE

The largest Arab business center with developed infrastructure (Dubai, Abu Dhabi). UAE uses zero tax rate (in most free zones - no corporate or personal tax). Attracts startups and corporations (fintech, real estate, trading), and Golden Visa programs allow obtaining residency through investment. Since 2023, a 9% corporate tax was introduced for large companies, but still 0% for most SMEs. Restrictions: operating outside free zones usually requires a local partner (51% citizens) and there are new substance requirements for economic activity reporting.

Why Choose UAE?

Stable Jurisdiction

Onshore + free-zones jurisdiction with clear regulatory framework

Full Ownership

100% foreign ownership allowed for most business types

Crypto Friendly

Progressive regulations for digital assets and blockchain

Tax Structure

9% (0-9% in free zones)
Corporate Tax
On company profits
0% for most
Personal Tax
On individual income
0-15%
Dividend Tax
On profit distributions

Crypto & Digital Assets

Allowed

Advanced/clear regime. Can open accounts to work with crypto exchanges with proper KYC.

Banking Options

Business Account

Strong banking center

Personal Account

Usually requires residence visa

Legal & Compliance

Substance Requirements

Office, employees, especially for banks

Double Tax Treaty Network

Medium and growing

Ideal For

Trading, holding, family office

Ownership Structure

Since 2021, local partner requirement abolished - foreigners can own 100% of Mainland companies in most sectors (except strategic like oil/gas, transport). Free zones always had 100%. Mainland still needs local service agent (UAE citizen) for some business types (legal services, medicine etc.) but no ownership share.

Reputation & Considerations

High reputation, actively improving

Available Services

Basic Registration
$15,600
one-time
Premium Registration
$18,000
one-time
Virtual Office
$1,200
/year
Residence Visa
$1,950
one-time
Accounting
$360
/month

What's Included in Basic Registration

  • Company registration with local authorities
  • Business license
  • Company seal/stamp
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Basic compliance setup

Registration Process

1
Submit Application Day 1
Fill out the online form with your business details and upload required documents
2
Document Review Days 2-3
Our team reviews and verifies your documents, requesting clarifications if needed
3
Government Filing Processing
We submit your registration to local authorities and track the progress
4
Completion Final Step
Receive your official registration documents and certificate of incorporation

Ready to Start Your Business in UAE?

We'll connect you with trusted local partners to handle every step of the registration process. Starting from just $15,600.

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Quick Facts

  • Processing Time 3-4 weeks
  • Corporate Tax 9% (0-9% in free zones)
  • Min. Capital 300,000 AED (~82,000 USD) in Dubai
  • Foreign Ownership 100% Allowed
  • Remote Registration No
  • Crypto Allowed
  • Jurisdiction Onshore + free-zones
  • Remote Bank Account No
  • Visa for Banking Required

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