Offshore company setup in the UAE — for your international business and assets
A low-cost, high-privacy structure for managing assets and international trade, without needing a physical office. We handle the setup and review the ownership structure legally.
What is an offshore company in the UAE?
An offshore company is registered in the UAE but does not carry out activity inside the local market. It is used to hold and manage assets, for international trade, as a holding company, or to protect intellectual property.
It is legal and regulated, and offers lower setup and running costs and higher privacy for the ownership structure.
- Low setup and running costs
- High privacy for the ownership structure
- No physical office needed in the country
- Ideal for intellectual property and asset management
Who is an offshore company for?
Asset owners
To manage assets and investments through a clear, regulated structure.
International trade
For companies dealing with clients and suppliers outside the UAE.
Holding companies
To hold shares in other companies through a simple structure.
Intellectual property
To register and manage trademark and software rights.
What can't an offshore company do?
We tell you plainly before you decide: an offshore company does not carry out activity inside the local market, and does not itself grant residency in the UAE. If you want to sell inside the country or need residency for the investor, a free zone or the mainland is the better fit.
Offshore company setup steps
- 1
Free consultation
We make sure offshore suits your goal.
- 2
Choosing the authority
We identify the right registration authority.
- 3
Application
We prepare the documents and the ownership structure.
- 4
Receipt
The registration certificate, registered agent and official address.
- 5
Bank guidance
We guide you to open an international bank account.
Talk to a lawyer before you sign anything.
Thirty minutes with a formation adviser — we understand your venture and map the right path and the real cost. No obligation.
Common questions, clear answers.
Is an offshore company legal in the UAE?
Yes, they are officially registered and regulated companies, subject to the rules of the authority that registered them.
Can I work inside the UAE with an offshore company?
No. Offshore is for international business and asset management, not for activity inside the local market.
Does offshore give me residency in the UAE?
It does not itself grant residency. For residency we recommend a free zone or the mainland.
Do I need an office?
No, it does not require a physical office in the country, and we provide the registered agent and the official address.
Can I open a bank account?
We guide you to open an international bank account; the decision to open it rests with the bank and depends on your activity and documents.
Thirty minutes with a formation adviser. No obligation.
Your first consultation is free.
Tell us about your idea — we reply within working hours with a clear roadmap.
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