Is this the right structure?
- International ownership structures with a defined UAE registry requirement.
- Owners comparing an international company with a separate operating licence.
From entity choice to an operating setup
We assess how the entity fits your ownership, business activity and international plan, then coordinate the formation work included in your proposal.
Before filing
Resolve the legal form, owner-country implications, local activity and banking requirements.
Implementation
Coordinate provider instructions, documents and agreed registrations, with clear responsibilities.
Handover
Deliver the agreed records and establish renewal, filing and administration responsibilities.
Requirements to resolve first
- Only RAK ICC registered agents submit incorporations. Activity screening applies; gambling is prohibited.Source 1
Understand the setup cost
The figures below are the stated authority charges and conditions. Our professional fee, registered-agent or address services, document work and other external costs are quoted separately.
| Item | Amount | When | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-year incorporation | AED 3,250 | once | 2026 registry fee only. Agent fees and any complexity or enhanced-due-diligence charges are additional.Source 2 |
Formation process & timing
Authority processing and document preparation have different dependencies. The selected filing service and complete documents determine the timetable.
01Select the appropriate routeBefore committing
If you need premises, employees or residence visas, compare the distinct operating/free-zone route first.
02Complete agent checksDepends on the ownership and activity
Agree ownership and provide the agent’s requested evidence before submission.
03Registry reviewOfficial FAQ: two working days after document submission
This is the registry stage, not an end-to-end banking or onboarding commitment.
Document checklist
Track your preparation in this browser. Final requirements depend on the route and filing authority.
Ongoing obligations & costs
| Item | Amount | When | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-year renewal | AED 3,950 | annual | 2026 registry renewal only; agent services and additional charges are separate.Source 2 |
What needs particular attention
Why work with Offshore Capitalist?
We connect the formation with your personal and business tax position, management, banking and practical operations. The proposed jurisdiction must serve the wider plan. Where a different legal form or destination would fit better, the advisory scope can include that comparison.
Your engagement defines the work, local-provider responsibilities and handover before implementation begins.
Discuss your company setup
Tell Tijana and the team where you live, what the business does, who owns it and which countries it will operate in. We will assess the fit and outline the next step.
Start a free inquirySources & research notes2 references
Official-source research checked 2026-10-13.
Confirm in your scope
- Our professional fee and third-party onboarding costs require a written scope and quotation.