Asset protection
Ring-fence assets from operational liabilities while maintaining confidentiality.
JAFZA & RAK ICC offshore
Dubai Offshore Company Formation
Protect assets, hold international investments, and access UAE banking with tax-efficient offshore entities.
AED 18K
Formation cost
2–3 days
Incorporation timeline
100%
Foreign ownership
Who offshore suits
Hold international assets while banking in the UAE
Dubai offshore structures (JAFZA Offshore) and RAK ICC protect global investments, IP, and real estate while offering reputational advantages.
You can own property in designated Dubai areas, hold shares in UAE mainland/free zone entities, and consolidate overseas assets under a single holding vehicle.
SetupGulf ensures your structure satisfies economic substance, FATCA/CRS, and banking KYC requirements while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ideal for asset protection, inheritance planning, and SPVs
- No corporate tax, VAT, or accounting filing requirements (unless mainland subsidiaries exist)
- Incorporate remotely via power of attorney
Key advantages
Why investors launch offshore entities in the UAE
Global credibility
Benefit from UAE’s reputation and treaty network for international operations.
Banking access
Open UAE multi-currency accounts with Emirates NBD, FAB, Wio, and international banks.
No bookkeeping
No audit or accounting submissions unless holding UAE companies.
Property ownership
Own freehold property in approved Dubai areas via offshore SPVs.
Succession planning
Structure shareholder agreements to simplify inheritance and trust arrangements.
Execution metrics
What to expect with SetupGulf
48 hrs
Shareholder approvals
For standard due diligence cases
10+
Bank partners
Local + international relationship managers
0
Office requirement
Registered agent address covers compliance
Jurisdictions