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Setting Up a Free Zone Company in Dubai
Establishing a free zone company in Dubai is an attractive prospect for entrepreneurs and investors, offering multiple advantages like tax exemptions and lower setup costs. Before making the leap, however, it is crucial that one understands all aspects of this process before proceeding.
Starting a business requires selecting an area free from conflict that best aligns with your goals, selecting a trade name and gathering all necessary documentation.
Free Zone Authority
If you wish to establish a company in the UAE, first select its type and legal structure. Options available include setting up as either an LLC (with individual shareholders), branch of foreign or local company and freelancer license. Furthermore, select and register a trade name with relevant free zone authorities and Departments of Economic Development authorities before finalising these steps.
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Once you’ve submitted the necessary documentation, the free zone authority will review your application and issue initial approval documents – this step gives your business legal permission to operate within a free zone and gives you legal permission for operating an office space and bank account in it. With your license in hand, the next steps in setting up business can begin: finding office space and opening bank accounts.
Applying for visas is also a critical component of business setup. While applying can be time-consuming and complex, working with an expert company setup specialist can save time and stress in this regard. By working directly with relevant departments and agencies to expedite your visa process faster so you can start up faster.
Taxes
Free Zones offer business owners many advantages, from tax exemptions and reduced overhead expenses, to no taxes on dividends and interest payments which makes repatriating profits easier and managing funds simpler. Furthermore, no currency restrictions make managing funds simpler.
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However, to qualify as a free zone company there are certain conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be considered one. These requirements include having adequate substance in the UAE and receiving qualifying income while adhering to transfer pricing rules. It should also be noted that free zone companies are exempt from corporate tax in Dubai or throughout the UAE but may still be subject to VAT depending on whether their income qualifies or they’re owned by local entities.
Step one is determining which legal form you wish to form, from FZE through FZCO and LLC. After that, clients must present all required documents to the free zone authority and register their company name with them; making sure it reflects both the nature of their business activities as well as any restrictions of free zone authorities.
Next, submit and obtain a comprehensive business plan along with a No Objection Certificate from any relevant sponsors or partners in order to avoid losing privileges offered by free zones. Your plan must outline objectives, financial forecasts and operational schedule.
Requirements
Setting up business in Dubai free zones can be immensely satisfying and lucrative for foreign investors, offering numerous advantages like tax exemptions, lower overhead costs, and easier administration. To take full advantage of their potential value it’s crucial that investors understand each free zone’s requirements as well as consult a specialist to make sure their obligations are fulfilled in an optimal way.
Your first step should be deciding the primary economic activity of your company. Each UAE free zone offers their own list of permitted activities; generally speaking, businesses that engage in commercial services, trading activities and manufacturing operations can all apply for specific licenses such as service licenses (for service providers), trade licenses (for trading activities) or industrial licenses (manufacturing activities).
Step two is selecting a legal structure for your business, which varies between Free Zones. Your choices could include setting up as either a New Company with individual shareholders, Subsidiary Company with corporate shareholders, or Branch of an Existing Local or Foreign Company.
Your company name must comply with the naming regulations of your chosen Free Zone; otherwise it must be approved by relevant authorities. Furthermore, create a business plan detailing short and long-term goals for the company before opening a bank account for operations to commence.
Documents
Free zone companies provide numerous tax benefits, including zero corporation and personal taxes, 100% company ownership and repatriation of profits, no currency restrictions and an open business environment. Navigating document submission processes may prove challenging for those unfamiliar with free zone regulations; that is where BizDaddy comes in to help.
Before commencing their venture, business owners should determine the type of entity they would like to form in a free zone. While your options depend on which free zone it will operate in, common choices include setting up either a new company with individual shareholders, branch of foreign or local company or joint venture. It is also necessary to select an official name which conforms with free zone naming regulations.
Step two is to draft a comprehensive business plan, outlining your goals and objectives as well as financial forecasts and operational schedule. This document is essential to obtaining approval, and must be included as part of your standard package of corporate documents such as license, Certificate of Incorporation, Share Certificate(s), Articles of Association and Lease/Tenancy Contract. Furthermore, if any shareholders or managers currently employed within UAE borders need No Objection Certificates from their employer before obtaining this approval package.
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