Every UAE company must comply with **ESR (Economic Substance Regulations)** and **UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)** requirements.
Failure to comply leads to penalties, licence restrictions, or complications during renewals.
VADA ensures your company meets every legal requirement, files all submissions on time, and maintains full compliance.
ESR requires certain businesses to maintain genuine economic activity in the UAE.
APPLICABLE TO:
– Holding companies
– Distribution & service centres
– Intellectual property businesses
– Headquarters businesses
– Shipping businesses
– Lease & finance companies
– Insurance & banking
– Investment fund management
Physical office, Local expenditure, Staff presence, Relevant activity proof
– Determining if your business falls under ESR
– Preparing & submitting ESR Notification
– Preparing full ESR Report (if required)
– Ensuring accurate substance evidence
– Communicating with authorities on your behalf
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WHAT IS UBO (ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNER)?
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UBO regulations require all companies to declare the real individuals who ultimately own or control the business.
WHO IS A UBO?
– A natural person owning 25% or more of shares
OR
– A person with control over management/decisions
OR
– A senior manager (if no clear owner exists)
STEP 1 — Compliance Assessment
We determine what applies to your company: ESR, UBO, or both.
STEP 2 — Documentation Gathering
We prepare:
– Shareholding structure
– Company documents
– Financial proofs
– Office evidence
– Management structure
STEP 3 — ESR Notification Filing
Submitted annually to the regulatory authority.
STEP 4 — ESR Report Submission (if applicable)
Full detailed report demonstrating real economic activity.
STEP 5 — UBO Register Preparation
We structure and complete the full UBO register.
STEP 6 — UBO Declaration Submission
We file the declaration to authorities for compliance.
STEP 7 — Ongoing Monitoring
We maintain compliance and update records when changes occur.
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– Full regulatory compliance
– Avoid penalties and violations
– Zero errors or delays
– No need to understand complex government rules
– Dedicated compliance specialist
– Hands-off process for you
