UAE Company Formation

Overview

The United Arab Emirates offers Indian entrepreneurs three distinct business structures: Mainland companies (DED-licensed, trade with all UAE market), Free Zone companies (100% foreign ownership, tax incentives, restricted from direct UAE mainland trade), and Offshore entities (holding/investment vehicles with no UAE physical presence). UAE's 0% personal income tax, 9% corporate tax (applicable above AED 375,000 from June 2023), strategic time zone, and world-class infrastructure make it the preferred GCC hub for Indian businesses expanding internationally.

Popular Free Zones: DMCC (commodities and precious metals), DIFC (financial services), JAFZA (logistics and manufacturing), IFZA (general trading and services — most cost-effective), and RAKEZ/SAIF Zone (Ras Al Khaimah — lowest cost). MFiling facilitates UAE company formation across all structures through its UAE partner network — providing name reservation, trade licence application, visa processing, and bank account opening support.

Key benefits: 0% personal income tax, 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000, 100% profit and capital repatriation, UAE residence visa eligibility, and multi-currency banking (USD, EUR, AED).

Approximate costs: IFZA from AED 12,500–15,000 (approx. Rs.2.8–3.5 lakhs) | RAKEZ from AED 10,000–13,000 | DMCC from AED 20,000–30,000.

MFiling professional charges: from Rs.24,999 for free zone incorporation (exclusive of UAE government fees).

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