What is a UAE Offshore Company?
A UAE offshore company is designed for international business operations. It cannot conduct business within the UAE but is ideal for holding assets, international trading, acting as a holding company for subsidiaries, and asset protection.
Offshore companies offer some of the strongest privacy and asset protection structures available anywhere in the world, backed by the stability of the UAE's legal system.
Who Is It For?
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Property Investors
Hold UAE and international properties under a structured entity
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International Traders
Invoice internationally and manage global supply chains
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Holding Companies
Hold shares in other UAE companies as a parent entity
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Asset Protection
Protect wealth, IP and investments under a secure structure
UAE Offshore Jurisdictions
Jebel Ali Offshore (JAFZA)
Most Popular
From AED 10,000
per year
- โ Can open UAE corporate bank account
- โ Ideal for holding and trading companies
- โ Recognized globally as a reputable jurisdiction
- โ Can hold UAE real estate
RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC)
Most Affordable
From AED 8,000
per year
- โ Lowest cost offshore option in UAE
- โ Asset holding and investment structures
- โ International trading activities
- โ Privacy โ shareholder info not public
Ajman Offshore
From AED 7,500
per year
- โ Very cost-effective structure
- โ IP holding and licensing
- โ International holding companies
Offshore vs Free Zone โ Key Differences
| Feature | Offshore | Free Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Trade within UAE | โ No | โ Limited |
| Residency Visa | โ No | โ Yes |
| Cost | โ Lower | Higher |
| Physical Office | โ No | โ Yes |
| Privacy | โ High | Moderate |
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Quick Facts
- โ From AED 7,500/year
- โ Setup in 5โ7 days
- โ 100% foreign ownership
- โ No physical office required
- โ Shareholder privacy
- โ Can hold property (JAFZA)