Business Setup in UAE.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of the 7 emirates :
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm al-Quwain.
The UAE has the most diverse economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) A nation that once depended on the export of its large oil reserves to sustain its economy now derives only a small part of its GDP from this sector, turning instead to trade and tourism for growth.
The UAE is one of the world’s largest business hubs, with Dubai, the country’s most populous city, serving as a premier international hub and a popular Travel destination for Businesspeople, Tourists, and Foreign Investors.
All of this is a result of the UAE government’s market-friendly economic policies over the past three decades, which have supported foreign investment, sustainable development, innovation, and research.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
No, you are not need to reside in the UAE in order to start up a business in the Dubai free zone. The company’s general manager should live in the UAE, nevertheless.
- You are 100% owner of your business
- You can repatriate 100% of capital and profits
- No corporate tax
- No income tax
- Infrastructure and facilities for industrial and commercial purposes.
- Simple import and export procedure
- No restrictions on hiring expatriates
- 3 years residence visa for the United Arab Emirates
Not necessarily; you can only incorporate your business without having any business entity in the UAE
No! International banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays, Citibank, … do not provide bank account opening services in Dubai for offshore companies.
Yes, JAFZA allows corporate shareholders.

