Ideal for asset protection, wealth management, holding structures, and business conducted entirely outside the UAE.
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Important: Offshore companies in the UAE cannot obtain residency visas or lease physical office space. They are strictly for holding, asset protection, and international business use only.
✔ What You Get
✔ Company Registration Certificate
✔ Memorandum & Articles of Association
✔ Share Certificate(s)
✔ 100% Foreign Ownership
✔ Zero Tax on Profits & Capital Gains
✔ Strong Asset & Privacy Protection
✘ Not Permitted
✘ UAE Residency / Investor Visa
✘ Physical Office or Ejari
✘ Doing business inside the UAE
✘ Hiring employees in the UAE
✘ Opening a UAE corporate bank account
✘ Trading directly with UAE residents
ⓘ Best Use Cases
✔ Asset & wealth protection structures
✔ International holding companies
✔ Trust & estate planning
✔ IP & royalty holding vehicles
✔ Business conducted entirely outside UAE
✔ Investment portfolios & funds
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What is the primary purpose of your offshore company?
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Offshore companies serve very specific purposes. Understanding your use case helps us recommend the right jurisdiction and structure for your needs.
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Asset & Wealth Protection
Safeguard personal & business assets
Ring-fence assets from personal liability
Protect wealth from legal disputes
Segregate business & personal holdings
Confidential share ownership structure
Estate planning & succession
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International Holding
Hold shares, IP, and global investments
Own shares in other companies
Hold intellectual property & royalties
International investment portfolio
Dividends received tax-free
Simplified group structure
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Trust & Estate Planning
Generational wealth transfer
Multi-generational wealth transfer
Avoid probate on UAE & overseas assets
Sharia-compliant or civil law structures
Family office vehicles
Confidential beneficiary arrangements
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International Business
Trade & contracts outside the UAE
Invoice and contract outside the UAE
International trade facilitation
Open bank accounts in other countries
No UAE corporate tax on foreign income
Recognised in 190+ countries
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Choose your offshore registration jurisdiction
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All UAE offshore jurisdictions offer zero tax and 100% foreign ownership. The differences lie in prestige, banking access, regulatory framework, and specific use cases.
Most Affordable
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RAK ICC
Ras Al Khaimah Int'l Corporate Centre
AED 6,000
Most cost-effective UAE offshore option
Part of RAKEZ — well-regulated
Ideal for holding & asset protection
Fast setup — 3 to 5 business days
Accepted by major international banks
Flexible corporate structures
Most Prestigious
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JAFZA Offshore
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
AED 14,000
Dubai address — highest credibility
Can own UAE freehold property
Preferred by international banks
Robust legal framework (DIFC Courts)
Ideal for high-value asset holding
Easier for complex corporate structures
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Ajman Offshore
Ajman Free Zone Offshore
AED 6,000
Affordable alternative to RAK ICC
Simple incorporation process
Good for straightforward holding structures
Accepted by regional banks
Quick formation — 2 to 4 business days
Lower ongoing renewal costs
Estimated Total Investment
AED 0
Full offshore company registration · Approximate figures
✔ What's Included in This Price
✔ Company Registration Certificate
✔ Memorandum & Articles of Association
✔ Share Certificate(s)
✔ Register of Directors & Shareholders
✔ Government Registration Fees
✔ 1st Year License / Renewal Included
Cost Breakdown
Total EstimateAED 0
✘ Not Applicable for Offshore Companies
✘ UAE Residency Visa
✘ Office / Ejari
✘ Employee Hire in UAE
✘ UAE Local Trading
⚠ Please note: Offshore company formation costs are straightforward and fixed. Annual renewal fees apply (typically same as formation cost). Our team can assist with corporate bank account opening in jurisdictions outside the UAE.
