Offshore company setup
Offshore Structures for Holding and International Business
An offshore company is a non-resident vehicle used for holding shares or assets and for international trade. It does not provide UAE residence visas or permit trading inside the UAE market.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
What an offshore company is used for
Offshore structures are commonly used to hold shares in other companies, own approved property, ring-fence assets or invoice international clients. They are registered through a licensed registered agent.
- Holding company for group structures
- Asset and share ownership
- International trading and invoicing
- Confidential ownership registers
- No physical office requirement
- No UAE residence visa entitlement
Jurisdictions we work with
JAFZA Offshore
Dubai-registered offshore company, often used for holding approved Dubai property.
RAK ICC
Ras Al Khaimah international company used widely for holding and trading structures.
Ajman Offshore
An alternative offshore option where the structure suits the client's objectives.
ADGM SPV
An onshore common law alternative in Abu Dhabi Global Market with strong banking acceptance.
Learn moreHow the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
Documents usually required
Exact requirements depend on the authority, activity and nationality. We confirm your list before submission.
- Certified passport copies for all shareholders and directors
- Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
- Bank reference or professional reference letter
- Detailed CV or company profile
- Proposed company names
- Description of intended activity and source of funds
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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No. Offshore companies do not carry residence visa entitlement. If you need residency, a free zone or mainland licence is the appropriate route.
Some banks accept offshore structures subject to their own compliance criteria. We prepare the documentation and make introductions; approval remains the bank's decision.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
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Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
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- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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