Offshore companies in the UAE are designed for international business, asset protection, wealth structuring, and holding activities.
Unlike Mainland and Free Zone entities, offshore companies cannot trade inside the UAE but offer unmatched privacy, flexibility, and global operational advantages.
An offshore company is a legal entity registered in a UAE offshore jurisdiction that allows:
– 100% foreign ownership
– No office or physical presence
– No requirement for visas
– No corporate tax on offshore income
– Global business operations
– Asset holding & wealth protection
– Confidential ownership structure
Offshore companies ARE allowed to:
– Own property in approved UAE zones
– Hold shares in Mainland & Free Zone companies
– Conduct international trading
– Own intellectual property
– Hold investments, assets, and bank accounts
Offshore companies are NOT allowed to:
– Operate business inside UAE
– Hire UAE employees
– Apply for UAE residency visas
- High credibility - Approved for UAE property ownership - Strong banking acceptance
- Flexible structure - Strong confidentiality - Ideal for holding companies
- Fast setup - Affordable - Suitable for SME international use
– International trading businesses
– Holding company structures
– Real estate holding
– Intellectual property holding
– Investment vehicles
– Family wealth vehicles
– Multi-jurisdictional businesses
– Global tax planning
1. Jurisdiction Assessment
We identify the best offshore zone depending on your goals:
– Banking
– Asset holding
– Property ownership
– International trading
– Privacy requirements
2. Name Reservation
Offshore names must meet strict global standards.
3. Activity Classification
Ensuring compliance with offshore regulations.
4. Document Preparation
– Passport
– Address proof
– Bank reference letter (if required)
– Application forms
– Board resolutions (if corporate shareholder)
5. Submission & Approval
Offshore authorities review and approve the company.
6. MOA / AOA Drafting
Legally compliant offshore charters.
7. Certificate of Incorporation Issued
Company is fully registered.
8. Bank Account Assistance
We help prepare:
– Business plan (if needed)
– Compliance documents
– KYC files
– Shareholder structure
9. Annual Renewal Support
Offshore companies require yearly renewals.
STEP 1
Consultation & Jurisdiction Selection
STEP 2
Name Reservation & Compliance Check
STEP 3
Document Collection
STEP 4
Application Submission
STEP 5
Incorporation Approval
STEP 6
Issuance of Incorporation Documents
STEP 7
Optional Bank Account Opening
STEP 8
Annual Renewals & Filings Managed by VADA
(utility bill)
sometimes requested)
(jurisdiction dependent)
(if corporate shareholder)
– 100% foreign ownership
– No public register of shareholders
– Global operational freedom
– Asset protection & privacy
– No office rent or premises required
– No audits required
– No corporate tax on offshore income
– Fast incorporation
