Offshore structures, quietly and correctly formed.
RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore, and Ajman Offshore — for asset-holding, international operations, and structures that must survive external scrutiny.
- RAK ICC / JAFZA Offshore / Ajman Offshore
- No UAE visa, lower cost
- Ideal for holding structures
- Worldwide bank-account eligibility
The right structure when form matters.
Offshore companies are non-resident vehicles — no UAE visa, no physical office, no local commercial activity. They are the correct tool for holding shares in UAE and foreign entities, owning property in certain emirates, IP holding, and international trade where the group substance sits elsewhere.
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Jurisdiction fit
RAK ICC for speed and flexibility, JAFZA Offshore for Dubai freehold property ownership, Ajman Offshore for cost-efficient holding.
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Substance where required
We structure with correct substance documentation for Corporate Tax and banking compliance.
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Banking
UAE offshore companies can open UAE and international bank accounts; we pre-qualify against each bank's offshore policy.
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Worldwide reach
We work with DIFC legal counsel for trust and foundation structures that pair with offshore entities.
Your Offshore formation, step by step.
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Purpose review
We map intended use (holding, IP, trading, property) to the best-fit jurisdiction.
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KYC and source of funds
Enhanced due diligence for offshore; clean source-of-funds memoranda prepared.
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Incorporation
Memorandum, Articles, and share certificates issued; registered agent appointed.
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Banking
Pre-qualified introductions to UAE and international banks with offshore policies.
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Substance and compliance
Economic Substance filing (where applicable) and UBO register set up.
Offshore packages.
Essential
Ajman Offshore holding vehicle.
AED 9,500
- Ajman Offshore incorporation
- Registered agent (year 1)
- UBO register + ESR filing (if applicable)
- Digital document delivery
Preferred
RAK ICC with full banking support.
AED 14,500
- RAK ICC incorporation
- Registered agent (year 1)
- UBO + ESR
- Bank account introduction
Property Holding
JAFZA Offshore for Dubai freehold property ownership.
From AED 22,500
- JAFZA Offshore incorporation
- NOC for Dubai freehold
- Conveyancing coordination
- Bank introduction
Offshore questions.
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Can I get a UAE residence visa through an Offshore company?
No. Offshore companies are non-resident by design. For residency, pair an offshore entity with a free-zone or mainland entity that sponsors your visa.
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Is UAE Offshore still useful after Corporate Tax?
Yes, when used correctly. Pure holding activities often qualify for participation exemption; international trading entities can maintain substance elsewhere. We provide a written opinion on your specific structure.
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Can UAE Offshore companies buy Dubai property?
JAFZA Offshore companies can own Dubai freehold property via a standard NOC process. RAK ICC has more restricted property access; Ajman Offshore is generally not used for Dubai property.
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