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The right jurisdiction for the purpose
RAK ICC and JAFZA serve different objectives. We choose based on whether you are structuring shareholdings, holding IP, or acquiring Dubai property.
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Offshore Setup
International business structure for tax planning, holding, and privacy.
Maximum privacy
Hold assets, investments and IP
International tax planning
Own UAE real estate through your company
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About this service
Offshore Setup with Qube Business Solutions
An offshore company in RAK ICC or JAFZA is a holding and structuring vehicle rather than a trading licence. It is used to hold shares, intellectual property, investments and UAE freehold property with a high degree of confidentiality.
An offshore company is a holding and structuring vehicle, not a trading licence. It cannot invoice UAE customers or sponsor visas. What it does well is hold shares in operating companies, own intellectual property, and in the case of JAFZA, hold Dubai freehold property directly in a corporate name.
RAK ICC is the usual choice for international structuring because of its cost and speed, while JAFZA offshore is selected specifically where Dubai property ownership is the objective. We draft the corporate documents, complete the registered agent formalities, and support the international bank account application afterwards.
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Why choose this
Key benefits
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Asset Protection
Hold and protect assets, investments and real estate.
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Tax Efficiency
Structure international operations with 0% corporate tax.
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Privacy
Shareholder information not publicly available.
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No UAE Office Required
No physical UAE address needed.
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Multi-currency Banking
Open international corporate bank accounts.
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Real Estate Ownership
JAFZA offshore companies can own Dubai freehold property.
How it works
Step-by-step process
We handle the complexity — here's exactly what happens from start to finish.
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Choose jurisdiction
RAK ICC is most popular. JAFZA ideal for real estate.
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Prepare documents
Passport copies, proof of address, bank reference.
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Name reservation
Reserve company name with offshore authority.
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Submit application
Full application submitted for review.
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Receive certificate
Certificate of Incorporation issued in 3-7 days.
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Bank account
We assist with international bank account applications.
Before we start
What you will need
Have these ready and we can usually submit within one working day. Missing something? We will tell you exactly how to obtain it.
- Certified passport copy of each shareholder and director
- Original bank reference letter, issued within three months
- Proof of residential address, such as a utility bill
- Curriculum vitae for each beneficial owner
- Proposed company names ending in Limited or Ltd
- Description of the intended holding or structuring purpose
The difference
Why choose our offshore setup service?
What you actually get when you hand this over to our team.
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Clear about the limitations
We explain in writing what an offshore company cannot do, so it is never mistaken for a trading licence or a route to residency.
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Registered agent formalities
Offshore companies must act through a licensed registered agent. That relationship, and the annual compliance attached to it, is managed by us.
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Property holding structured properly
Where the purpose is Dubai freehold, we structure the entity so the Land Department accepts it as the registered owner.
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Confidentiality preserved
Offshore registers are not public. We keep the corporate structure documented properly without unnecessary disclosure.
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Banking support that reflects reality
Offshore entities face more banking scrutiny. We prepare the file accordingly and set realistic expectations on timelines.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
No, offshore companies cannot trade directly in UAE. Used for international business and holding only.
No, offshore companies do not provide visa allocation.
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