A dynamic Middle Eastern jurisdiction for international founders seeking a business-friendly environment, strategic location, and modern infrastructure for trading, holding, and investment activities.
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US$ 3,419
Explore why the UAE (Dubai & RAK) is a preferred choice for international business.
Strategic location with world-class infrastructure and connectivity.
0% corporate tax on foreign-sourced income for qualifying free zone activities.
Rapidly developing economy with political and economic stability.
100% foreign ownership and simple setup in Dubai/RAK free zones.
Request a company name check and eligibility review.
Submit company, director, and shareholder information.
Upload required documents for verification.
Optional services such as accounting, trademark, or compliance support are arranged.
Receive incorporation documents and manage services via the client portal.
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Entity Type | RAK - ICC (Company Limited by Shares) | RAK Free Zone | Dubai Free Zone (DMCC) |
Legal System | Civil Law | Civil Law | Civil Law |
Governing Law | RAK ICC Business Companies Regulations | RAKEZ Free Zone regulations | DMCC Company Regulations |
Regulator | RAK International Corporate Centre | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) | DMCC Authority |
Director(s) | Minimum 1. Individual or Corporate. No residency required. | Minimum 1. Individual or Corporate. No residency required. | Minimum 1 individual. No UAE residency required |
Shareholder(s) | Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed | Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed | Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed |
Incorporation Timeframe | Typically completed within 1-2 Weeks | Typically completed within 1-2 Weeks | Typically completed within 1-2 Weeks |
Professional Officer | Mandatory Registered Agent | Mandatory Registered Agent | Mandatory Registered Agent |
Local Mandates | Registered agent in United Arab Emirates (RAK ICC) | Registered office in RAKEZ required | Registered office in DMCC required |
Issued Share(s) | Minimum 1 share | Minimum 1 share | Minimum 1 share |
Issued Share Capital | No statutory minimum. Standard authorized share capital is commonly set at AED 10,000 | No statutory minimum. Standard authorized share capital is commonly set at AED 6,000 | No statutory minimum. Standard authorized share capital is commonly set at AED 50,000 |
Paid-up Capital | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Accessible Records | Private | Private | Private |
Accounting & Audit | Accounting records required. Financial Statement audit report is not mandatory | Accounting records and audited Financial Statement audit report required | Accounting records and audited Financial Statement audit report required |
Annual Compliance & Tax Filing | Annual renewal and annual return filing | Annual renewal; Corporate Tax Filing | Annual renewal; Corporate Tax Filing |
Economic Substance | Economic substance filing required | Economic substance filing required | Economic substance filing required |
Tax Regime | Offshore tax-neutral regime | Offshore tax-neutral regime | UAE Corporate Tax regime (Territorial with Free Zone incentives) |
Standard Tax Rate | 0% | 9% | 0% on qualifying income; 9% on non-qualifying income |
Tax Exemptions | Full tax-neutrality | Conditional free-zone relief | Tax-neutrality for qualifying foreign / offshore income. |
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OCC handled our offshore incorporation flawlessly. We opened a BVI company and corporate bank account within weeks.
Set up your company efficiently with strategic location advantages, tax incentives for global operations, and full professional support from start to finish.
