Offshore incorporation is for holding and specific non-resident structures. It is not a way to skip VAT or Corporate Tax if you are in fact operating in Dubai. We will tell you when it still has a purpose — and when it is a souvenir.
When it still makes sense
Holding shares, a clean ring-fence, or a non-resident structure that will not invoice in the UAE. Since 2024 we have declined more offshore setups than we have taken, because the client actually needed a mainland or free-zone licence.
What we put in writing
What the company cannot do in Dubai, what UBO still requires, and that a bank in the UAE may still say no. Surprises belong in the letter, not at the compliance desk.
Questions we are asked
Can an offshore company have UAE visas?
Generally that is not what it is for. If you need visas, you need a different licence. We will say so.
Is offshore secret?
UBO rules apply widely. We do not sell secrecy. We sell a structure that matches the facts.
Can you keep accounts for it?
Yes, if there are accounts to keep. A dormant holding company still needs a decision on filings.