The advantages of UAE companies:

• The jurisdiction enjoys a widely-acclaimed international image.
• The strategic location with convenient access to all major world markets.
• Highly advanced infrastructure and communication networks.
• Flexible and business-friendly tax legislation.
• The availability of bank accounts.
• There are no exchange controls.
• An incentive-based tax regime applied to all companies.
• The use of nominees within the structure of the company.
• There are no restrictions on the export of capital.
• There is no information exchange with tax authorities of other countries.

Onshore companies operating in a FEZ also enjoy:

• Company registration with 100% foreign shareholding.
• Fully-fledged office and resident status.
• Exemption from corporate taxation on most operations. There are no restrictions on repatriation of profits and capital.
• The right to conduct business throughout the jurisdiction.
• The availability of work permits for shareholders, directors and staff.
• The use of Double Tax Treaties.
• Recruitment of local staff with no taxation.

Offshore companies have the following benefits:

• Company registration with 100% foreign shareholding.
• No licensing requirements.
• Exemption from all taxation.
• Guaranteed repatriation of profits and capital.
• The availability of bank accounts anywhere in the world including the UAE.
• Shareholders may choose applicable laws.
• There are no requirements for minimum capital or its payment.
• The right to own property in the region.
• Meetings of shareholders may be held in any part of the world.
• Financial statements do not have to be submitted to the authorities and there are no auditing requirements.