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COMPANY SETUP CONSULTING SERVICES IN UAE

End-to-End Company Formation with Expert Business Setup Consultants UAE

At Horizon Biz Consultancy, we understand the appeal of the UAE as a destination for businesses seeking to establish a regional presence. With a focus on economic growth and modernization, the UAE is an attractive market for investors. Our team of experienced business advisors has spent years developing a deep understanding of the country and its opportunities.

We are here to help guide you through every step of the process, from the initial stages of setting up your business to the ongoing support you need to succeed. Our complete range of Business Setup Services will ensure that your company is established quickly, efficiently, and in accordance with all relevant regulations. And once your business is up and running, we offer a range of complementary services to help you stay ahead of the competition.

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Our Services

Business Setup Services in UAE

Horizon’s team of experts is well-versed in local regulations and procedures. We offer complete company setup services for businesses looking to establish a presence in Dubai, UAE. In addition, we guide you through the entire process of setting up your business, from obtaining the necessary licenses and permits to registering with government authorities.

We offer end-to-end support and guidance, including advice on the most suitable legal structure for your business, assistance with obtaining residency visas for business owners and employees, and support with bank account opening and other post-registration requirements. Our goal is to make the company setup process as seamless and stress-free as possible, so that you can focus on growing your business. Contact us to learn more about how we can support you with setting up your business in Dubai.
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Free Zone Company Setup

Horizon Biz Consultancy provides a full range of Free Zone company setup services in the UAE. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process, from choosing the right Free Zone to registering and incorporating your company. We will assist you in obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, as well as help you with the necessary visa and residency arrangements for you and your employees.

In addition, Horizon Biz Consultancy offers a wide range of complementary services such as office space rental, virtual office services, and assistance with opening corporate bank accounts. Our goal is to make the process of setting up a Free Zone company in the UAE as smooth and hassle-free as possible, so that you can focus on growing your business.

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Mainland Company Setup

Horizon Biz Consultancy offers comprehensive mainland company setup services in the UAE. Our team of experts has extensive knowledge of the local business environment and regulations, and they will guide you through the entire process of setting up a company in the UAE mainland.

We provide assistance with obtaining the necessary licenses and approvals, registering with the relevant authorities, and completing all formalities required to start a business in the UAE. Our services also include the selection of a suitable business structure, finding and securing office space, and registering for taxes.

At Horizon Biz Consultancy, we understand the importance of a smooth and seamless company setup process, and we work diligently to ensure that our clients’ businesses are up and running as soon as possible. We provide ongoing support and advice to ensure that your company is always in compliance with the latest regulations and requirements.

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Offshore Company Setup

Offshore company setup services refer to the process of incorporating a company in a foreign jurisdiction that offers certain advantages, such as lower tax rates, confidentiality, and relaxed regulation compared to the company’s home country.

These services typically include the incorporation of the company, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, opening a corporate bank account, and providing registered office and corporate services. At Horizon Biz Consultancy, we offer comprehensive offshore company setup services to clients looking to expand their business globally.

Our team of experts will assist you in choosing the best jurisdiction for your offshore company and guide you through the entire process of incorporation, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. We will also provide ongoing support and advice to help you manage and grow your offshore company.

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Why Hire Horizon Biz Consultancy for Company Formation in UAE

Horizon Biz Consultancy is a leading business consultancy firm with 60 years of experience that provides a wide range of services to help entrepreneurs and businesses succeed in the UAE. We help businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory requirements of setting up and operating a business in the UAE, freeing them up to focus on growing their business.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing customized and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each of our clients. With a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to providing high-quality services, Horizon Biz Consultancy is the ideal partner for businesses looking to succeed in the UAE.

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FAQs

Interested financiers will find a number of positive reasons to invest in the UAE, These are the benefits:

1. Business environment

2. Tourism growth

3. Strategic location

4. Long-term infrastructure

5. Highly skilled workforce and many more.

In UAE, there are 3 type of company formation: 1. Mainland Company – The mainland company is the preferred kind of business entity to trade anywhere in UAE and GCC. A Limited Liability Company can be formed by a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders whose liability is limited to their shares in the business capital. If an expat is incorporating a mainland company in Dubai, UAE, then a local agent is mandatory. 51 % share of business will be owned by the local agent, hence choosing the right partner is crucial. Local agents usually act as sleeping partners and won’t be involved in the running of your business. They support to deal with ministries and the government for various legality. 2. Freezone Company – Free zones offer a vibrant, dynamic working environment and encourage foreign investment by providing 100 percent company ownership for all nationalities. The efficient business laws, easier labor and immigration procedures, exemption from personal taxes as well as import and export taxes, 100% repatriation of revenue and profits and 100% repatriation of capital and profits makes free zone most accommodating prospect to incorporate company business 3. Offshore company – An offshore company is a business entity that is formulated in a low-tax or no-tax jurisdiction for the purpose of legally minimizing the tax payment and gain confidentiality over one’s financial affairs. Important prime benefits are freedom of operations, confidentiality, and ease of running the business. The company can be incorporated under any of above head considering the purpose of incorporating company and nature of business.

1. Target to trade with other mainland companies

2. Wider Scope of Business

3. Work along with government bodies

4. Market Presence

5. Financially viable

1.Exemption from personal income tax and capital gain tax

2.100% ownership without the aid of UAE sponsor

3.Full repatriation of capital and profits from business

4.Minimal Import/Export duty

5.Zero percent corporate tax

6.No restriction on currency movements

7.Single window clearances for administrative services

8.Faster licensing and business set-up

9.Stable and transparent laws and regulations

10.Low start-up and operational cost

11.No visa restrictions for recruitment with liberal labour laws

12.Pre-built structures- offices, factories, warehouses and Business support services

13.Additional services such as sponsorship, on-site housing and labour assistance

14.Modern IT infrastructure with multi-tiered data centre

15.Easy access to air, rail and road transport systems

We can incorporate offshore companies without needing your physical presence. However, in the event of incorporation in the free zones and onshore jurisdictions, we can start the process without you but your presence will eventually be required. You are expected to sign formal incorporation documents at the notary public here in the UAE. However, if you were to provide us with a power of attorney, certified and attested by a UAE embassy or consulate abroad, we can complete the incorporation procedures without requiring you to visit the UAE.

1.51% Partner- 51 % share of business will be owned by any Emirati citizen appointed by the business as a partner as there is a rule that if an expat or a foreign company is incorporating a mainland company in UAE, then a local citizen as a partner is mandatory.As a foreigner investor, you own 49% of the shares and full control of the company as director. Profits are not divided as per the shares between the partners. 2.Local Agent- An Emirati citizen must be appointed as a local agent. However, the foreign investor retains full control of the company and 100% of the shares. Local agents usually act as sleeping partners and won’t be involved in the running of your business. They support to deal with ministries and the government for various legality.

As per recent regulation updates, mainland LLCs now only require one shareholder and director which can be a corporate body or individual.

The main annual compliance includes license renewal, submitting audited financial statements, filing tax returns, meeting Emiratization quotas if applicable.

Yes, as per the new UAE commercial companies law, 100% foreign ownership of UAE mainland companies is now permitted in most sectors.

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