Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore or Holding — we advise on the structure BEFORE the licence is issued, so you don't restructure two years in.
The Ministry's clarification narrows the definition of "qualifying activities" and reintroduces substance thresholds. Here's the practical read-through for holding structures.
Read the briefing →DED-licensed, 100% foreign ownership on eligible activities, full-scope CT. Best for domestic trade and services.
40+ Free Zones — DMCC, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC, RAKEZ, SPC, MEYDAN. Selected by activity, cost, and QFZP fit.
RAK ICC, JAFZA offshore. For asset holding, IP holding, and international structures with substance elsewhere.
DIFC / ADGM holding vehicles, family office structures with participation exemption baked in.
Week 1 · Activity mapping, tax structuring, jurisdiction selection, ownership design.
Week 2 · MOA, AOA, shareholder resolutions, notarisation, translation, attestation.
Weeks 3–4 · Application filed, licence issued, immigration and establishment cards processed.
Weeks 5–6 · Compliant bank account opened, VAT/CT registration filed, Emaratax portal onboarded.
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