Offshore
Setting up an offshore company in Dubai is a popular option for international businesses and investors seeking tax optimization, asset protection, and ease of international operations. In the UAE, offshore companies are not physically present but are legally registered to do business outside the country. Dubai offers offshore company formation primarily through the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA).
Benefits of Setting Up an Offshore Company in Dubai
- 100% foreign ownership
- Zero corporate tax and income tax
- No import/export duties
- Asset protection and privacy
- Ease of opening international bank accounts
- No physical office requirement
- Access to UAE's strong financial and legal system
- Multi-currency bank accounts
Key Offshore Jurisdiction in Dubai
JAFZA Offshore (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority)
- The only offshore jurisdiction in Dubai
- Allows ownership of property in Dubai (unlike Ras Al Khaimah offshore companies)
- Reputable and recognized internationally
- No minimum capital requirement