The Non-Residency Package — Your UAE Company, No Relocation

Run a UAE Company Without Living in the UAE

Offshore is the most easy and affordable type of business setup in the UAE. Set up within just a few days, it offers international entrepreneurs tax exemptions, 100% foreign ownership, and a high level of anonymity and confidentiality. But “offshore” is only one of two routes — and choosing the right one is exactly what we clarify on your free consultation:

Route 1 — The Non-Residency Package (our recommendation for operating businesses)

A real UAE free zone company that you run entirely from abroad: full trade licence, UAE business bank account, invoicing worldwide — with zero visas and zero relocation. You get the substance and banking credibility of an onshore UAE company without ever moving. From AED 23,500 all-in.

Route 2 — The Classic Offshore Company (holding & asset protection)

A UAE offshore company is a legal entity registered in a dedicated offshore jurisdiction — RAK, JAFZA (Dubai Offshore) or Ajman — that conducts its business outside the UAE. Instead of a business licence, a certificate of incorporation is issued. It cannot trade inside the UAE, has no physical office, and includes no resident visas — but it excels at what it’s built for: international trading, holding investments, owning shares in other companies, and asset protection. Registration takes 4-5 working days, from AED 25,000. A unique detail: JAFZA offshore is the one offshore structure permitted to own Dubai real estate.

Why Entrepreneurs Choose the UAE Offshore Route

Legally exempt from corporate tax on international trading. Shareholders and directors are not registered on any public record. Exempt from annual accounting and audit obligations. Corporate bank accounts in the UAE with multi-currency transactions and full repatriation of funds. Complete ownership of your company, confidentiality in business dealings, and no trade barriers or foreign exchange controls.

Documents & Process

All shareholders and directors provide: passport copies and official ID, proof of residence, CVs, and a well-prepared business plan. Submit three company names — the approved one is reserved. For JAFZA offshore, shareholders sign the MoA in person at the offshore office (we coordinate the appointment); approvals follow within days, after which your Certificate of Incorporation is issued — and where needed, the Certificate of Incumbency and Certificate of Good Legal Standing for banking. Then the corporate account opens: KYC, initial deposit, approval — all guided by our banking team.

Which Route Fits You?

Actively invoicing clients and need a solid bank account? → Non-Residency Package. Holding assets, IP or shares, and prioritising privacy? → Classic offshore. Planning to move to Dubai later? Start with the Full Residency setup instead. Compare all three with real numbers in the Setup Cost Calculator — or check where the UAE beats Cyprus and Hong Kong for non-residents in the Country Comparison.