Showing posts with label dubai free zones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dubai free zones. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Offshore Companies in UAE


Dubai is one of the most popular locations for the incorporation of offshore companies dubai thanks to the ‘tax free’ policies of the emirates.
This jurisdiction is popular because, Dubai has not signed any exchange of information agreements thereby assuring high levels of security, privacy and asset protection. Any offshore company can enjoy all these benefits if it is properly incorporated anywhere in the UAE or specifically in Dubai.
Apart from banks and oil companies operating out of Dubai, all other companies are exempted paying corporate income taxes and are allowed to import many goods without tax .They also enjoy the benefit of paying only the average import duties on all other goods which has been standardized at just 4%.  This makes the incorporation of a company in Dubai an ideal option for tax saving.
Further, there are no exchange of information programs in existence between Dubai and any other nation. Therefore no taxation gain can be derived from such action, and anyone who wishes to maintain high levels of personal and professional privacy can utilize this facility by incorporating an offshore company .Incorporating an offshore company requires opening a bank account in Dubai to handle the transaction needs.
An offshore company in UAE can be very beneficial as you can own assets privately via the company structure, including property in Dubai. You can also legally avoid having to pay certain types of taxation on profits and income.
In addition to these aspects such as benefits and advantages of incorporating an offshore company in Dubai or anywhere in UAE for that matter, an interested party may like to take into account that there is no necessity of maintaining a public record of a company’s directors or shareholders in Dubai .Since there is not taxation department, personal and business activities of the company’s key investors, shareholders and personnel remain private in UAE.
Those who wish to incorporate and then operate an offshore bank account in Dubai may do so and they will benefit from the highly refined banking systems in the UAE. Additionally, Dubai’s legislation protects the privacy of investors and account holders.
In conclusion, if you are planning to establish an offshore company in UAE or Dubai there are, a number of business consultants in Dubai who can carry out all the necessary steps towards incorporation of a company anywhere in the UAE .By hiring one of those business consultants, you can avoid having to actually travel to the emirate to set up the company. 

Setting up a business at Free Trade Zone in Dubai


What is a free zone?

Free zone is a segment of well defined and separated setting and infrastructure, with special tax schemes, customs and imports regime, usually beneficial for foreign investors to expand their business by setting up operation centers in these zones.

The primary reason for establishing free zones in the UAE was to serve as a central business hub for companies that intend to establish business for overseas operations and not specifically in the UAE. Companies in the UAE free zones are allowed to operate among the free zone companies for their worldwide operations and are not licensed to operate in the rest of the UAE.

Advantages of a Free Zone

  • No taxes on personal gain or capital gains in the UAE
  • 100% foreign ownership of the business
  • No corporate taxes for a considerable period
  • Complete repatriation of capital and profits
  • Modern infrastructure and facilities
  • No currency restrictions
  • Excellent support and consultant services
Facilities available in the free zone
  • Land and office premises available on lease for investor development
  • Readily built warehouse , factory units and office premises for lease
  • Executive office suites
  • On-site accommodation for  personnel of the investor
  • Transportation links by air, by sea and by road
  • Abundant energy at low costs
  • Low cost of living and High Standards

How to set up a business in a Dubai free zone?

Each free zone has its own set of laws. You can set up a business in the following ways.
  • Branch of a foreign company that is outside of the UAE or a branch of an offshore company
  • Free Zone Establishment/Company .FZE or FZC are limited liability companies owned by an individual or a corporate. Free Zone Establishment has only one shareholder. Free Zone Company can have 2 to 5 shareholders. Free Zone Limited Liability Company is an independent company incorporated by an individual and all the shareholders are natural persons. Free Zone Limited Liability Company Corporate (FZ LLC) is a company incorporated by another corporate and the shareholder of the FZC is a company.

Limitations in a free zone

You may have many factors to consider before deciding on a free zone that is appropriate for a new business set up. These factors include location, infrastructure and facilities, licensing process of the proposed commercial activity, and the popularity of a particular free zone.

Dubai has two major Free Zones; Jebel Ali Free Zone and Dubai Airport Free Zone where import, export, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, distribution, consolidation, storage and logistics are the primary functions. Dubai Healthcare City serves as a center for healthcare-related operations, Dubai Media City specializes in broadcasting, advertising, and public relations; Dubai Internet City is dedicated for web-based services, IT support, and software development.

Experienced consultants provide consulting and suggestions on the right choice of a free zone that is suitable for your business activities and take on the full responsibility to complete processes involved in establishing your company in Dubai or any where in the UAE.

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Article source:
http://goarticles.com/article/Setting-up-a-business-at-Free-Trade-Zone-in-Dubai/4179354/