General

  1. Which incorporation is most suitable for me?
    We shall advise you regarding incorporation after considering your current requirements & future vision.
  2. What are the characteristics of an offshore company?
    Following are the characteristics of offshore company.
    • 100% ownership.
    • UAE national/local sponsor not required.
    • Can operate internationally.
    • Yearly audit is not mandatory.
    • Office space not required.
    • Not eligible to apply for UAE residence visa.
  3. What are the characteristics of an onshore company?
    Following are the characteristics of onshore company.
    • UAE national/local sponsor is required(Not applicable for free zones).
    • Can operate within UAE and internationally.
    • Yearly audit depends on jurisdiction.
    • Corporate tax may apply(Not applicable for free zones).
    • Office space required.
    • Eligible for UAE residence visa.
  4. Can I have company name of my choice?
    Yes. On the application form you are asked for 3 company name in order of preference. We will then check with authority if it is available. If not then alternative names should be provided to us.
  5. Who is a shareholder?
    Shareholder is an individual or company who holds the company through share certificate. Company can have one or more shareholders.
  6. Who is a director?
    Director is an individual or company who manages the company. Directors are elected by shareholders. Company can have one or more directors.
  7. Why should I choose Global Incorporations for my company setup?
    Global Incorporations is a company incorporation service provider and has been active since long. Global Incorporations is trading name of Global Business Services (GBS). We offer online company formation across various offshore & onshore jurisdictions across the world including United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have a team of experts in the disciplines of corporate matters, company formation, international taxation, finance, law and international business.
  8. How can I make payment for my company setup?
    You can either pay by bank transfer, credit card, cash and cheque.

Offshore

Ajman IBC Offshore

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    2 – 3 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 – 5 working days.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation – No.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    No.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However, corporate directors are not permitted.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Company cannot engage in any activities outside the Fee Zone or carry out business with persons outside the Free Zone and within UAE (however permitted to deal with companies in Ajman Free Zone)
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    All companies should maintain financial books and prepare auditor's report within 3 months from the end of financial year. The accounts / audit report however, are not to be filed with the authority.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Following documents are required for renewal.
    • Auditor confirmation letter.
    • Updated Passport (if any) of Director and Shareholder.
    • Recent Utility Bill (Address Proof) of Director and Shareholder.

Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    5 – 7 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    10 – 14 working days.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    Yes.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    No.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However, corporate directors are not permitted.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Company cannot engage in any activities within UAE. The following words and their associated activities, cannot be used: Assurance, Bank, Building Society, Chamber of Commerce, Chartered, Co-operative, Fund, Imperial, Insurance, Municipal, Mutual Fund, Royal, Consultants and Trust.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    All companies should maintain financial books and prepare auditor's report within 3 months from the end of financial year. The accounts / audit report however, are not to be filed with the authority.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).

RAK ICC Offshore

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    2 – 3 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 - 5 working days.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    No.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Company cannot engage in any activities within UAE.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    All companies should maintain financial books and prepare auditor's report within 3 months from the end of financial year. The accounts / audit report however, are not to be filed with the authority.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).

Onshore

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Onshore

  1. How long does it take to complete the incorporation process?
    3 - 5 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 - 5 working days after the incorporation process is completed.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    Yes.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    Yes subject to fulfilling immigration requirements.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Only those activities which are mentioned in license can be carried out. Sales/Services within UAE to be carried through local agent/supplier.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    Yes.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Renewal date would be mentioned in license. License to be renewed annually.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of the company?
    Original license, POBOX receipt, Audit report & Forms.

Umm al-Quwain Free Zone Onshore

  1. How long does it take to complete the incorporation process?
    3 - 5 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 - 5 working days after the incorporation process is completed.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    Yes subject to fulfilling immigration requirements.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However Corporate Directors are not permitted.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Only those activities which are mentioned in license can be carried out. Sales/Services within UAE to be carried through local agent/supplier.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    No.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Renewal date would be mentioned in license. License to be renewed annually.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of the company?
    Original license & Forms.

Fujairah Creative City Onshore

  1. How long does it take to complete the incorporation process?
    5 - 10 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 - 5 working days after the incorporation process is completed.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    Yes subject to fulfilling immigration requirements.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However Corporate Directors are not permitted.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Only those activities which are mentioned in license can be carried out. Sales/Services within UAE to be carried through local agent/supplier.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    No.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Renewal date would be mentioned in license. License to be renewed annually.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of the company?
    Original license & Forms.

Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre Onshore

  1. How long does it take to complete the incorporation process?
    4 - 5 weeks.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    4 - 5 working days after the incorporation process is completed.
  3. Do I require a local sponsor?
    No.
  4. Do I need to visit UAE to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    Yes.
  5. Is it possible to get UAE residence visa for family?
    Yes subject to fulfilling immigration requirements.
  6. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However Corporate Directors are not permitted.
  7. Are there any restrictions on activities?
    Only those activities which are mentioned in license can be carried out. Sales/Services within UAE to be carried through local agent/supplier.
  8. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    Yes.
  9. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Renewal date would be mentioned in license. License to be renewed annually.
  10. What documents are required for renewal of the company?
    Original license, Audit report & Forms.

International Jurisdiction

British Virgin Islands

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    2 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    1 week.
  3. Do I need to visit BVI to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  4. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.
  5. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    No.
  6. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  7. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).

Seychelles

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    2 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    1 week.
  3. Do I need to visit Seychelles to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  4. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.
  5. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    No.
  6. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  7. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).

Singapore

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    10 working days.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    2 weeks.
  3. Do I need to visit Singapore to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  4. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.However, corporate directors are not permitted.Also one resident director must be appointed.
  5. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    Yes.
  6. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  7. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).

Hong Kong

  1. How long does it take to complete incorporation process?
    2 weeks.However readymade companies are available.
  2. How many days will it take to receive my corporate documents?
    3 weeks.
  3. Do I need to visit Singapore to incorporate the company and for opening of bank account?
    For opening bank account – Yes.
    For company incorporation - No.
  4. Can same individual/company act as shareholder & director?
    Yes.
  5. Do I need to submit audited financials annually?
    Yes.
  6. What will be the renewal date of my company?
    Every anniversary date of incorporation.
  7. What documents are required for renewal of a company?
    Updated KYC of Shareholder/Director (Utility Bill/Passport).