How long does it take to set up a UAE Offshore Company?

UAE Offshore Companies can be incorporated within 5 working days. Sovereign also has ready-made (shelf) companies that are available for immediate use.

How long does it take to set up a UAE Free Zone Company?

The timelines vary for each UAE Free Zone – from 10 working days to 6 weeks. This is also dependent on the licensed activity of the new company (if any special approvals from government authorities are required, the relevant timeframe is likely to increase).

How long does it take to set up a UAE Mainland LLC?

UAE Mainland LLC companies take between 6 to 8 weeks to incorporate. This timeframe is dependent on necessary approvals from UAE authorities.

How are companies taxed in the UAE?

The UAE has a 0% rate of corporation tax.

Is it necessary to visit the UAE to set up a company?

This will depend on the type of entity that a client chooses to incorporate: Most UAE Free Zone entities can be incorporated without the need to visit the country; UAE Offshore companies require each shareholder/director of the new company to have visited the UAE at least once; Mainland LLC companies require all shareholders/directors to visit the UAE to sign the company’s articles of association. If, however, the client executes a Power of Attorney, Sovereign can be authorised to carry out all aspects of incorporation and signature on their behalf.

Can Sovereign assist me with opening a company bank account?

Yes, we can assist you to open a company bank account, either in the UAE or offshore. Sovereign has longstanding relationships with a number of financial institutions worldwide and is able to arrange introductions and account openings on behalf of the company. We are also familiar with their account opening processes and their customer identification and due diligence procedures.

What documentation is required to open a Company in the UAE?

Documentation requirements will vary depending on the type of entity that a client wishes to establish. It will also vary according to the proposed ownership structure of a new company – whether it will be held by individuals/legal entities or trusts. Upon engagement, Sovereign will provide a detailed list of the requirements in order to simplify the process.

Does Sovereign offer any additional services to support a UAE business?

Yes. Sovereign can provide a wide range of support services including, but not limited to: bookkeeping and accounting, payroll, PRO and visa processing, HR outsourcing, pensions and insurance.

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关于阿联酋和市场准入

阿拉伯联合酋长国（“阿联酋”）位于阿拉伯半岛东南端，是中东地区的经济核心，被全球投资者视之为其业务营运的重要一环，同时也是跨国企业的地区总部首选地点，服务中东、非洲和南亚的高增长市场。阿联酋是各个行业投资者的创业首选。

作为第二大酋长国，迪拜是阿联酋最重要的港口和商业中心。一直以来，迪拜致力转型成为为广泛多元化的经济体。其关键产业包括制造业、物流、金融服务、资讯科技、零售、旅运、旅游、医疗保健及教育，并专注于绿色科技。

为了吸引国际投资，迪拜大力兴建运输、电信、能源及工业基建设施。除了石油和国内银行业外，迪拜不征收任何所得税或资本税，也无预扣税。在迪拜设立的公司优势明显，除了无外汇管控、也不受贸易壁垒或配额限制，这使迪拜成为创投和设立公司的理想之选。

在迪拜设立公司

计划在阿联酋开设业务的外国公司可选择以分公司、办事处或注册公司的形式开展经营，或委托商业代理在阿联酋市场销售或出口其产品。新公司也可以选择在自由贸易区开展其业务。自由贸易区是一个特定独立区域，旨在促进酋长国的经济活动，每个自由贸易区拥有独立的一套法规。阿联酋现时约有 40 个自由贸易区，并计划推出更多。

《商业公司法》（Commercial Companies Law，CCL）限制了外资股权份额，要求阿联酋公民或其全资所有公司在阿联酋注册成立的所有公司持有至少 51% 的股权。《商业公司法》规范了外国投资者可设立的业务实体：股份公司（JSC）、有限责任公司（LLC）、非法人合资企业和外国公司分公司。《商业公司法》不适用于在自由贸易区注册成立的公司。

决定在阿联酋设立公司前，需充分了解可选方案。如果选择不当，您的公司在阿联酋的整体发展可能受阻，因此在计划时，请考虑以下因素。

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企业当前的性质

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企业拓展计划

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当前的投资本金

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对外部投资者的需求，或未来吸引投资者的意愿

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企业结构的税收影响

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