Legal support in choosing a jurisdiction, registering companies and structuring international business in the United Arab Emirates
— About practice
The choice between a free zone and the UAE mainland affects corporate structure, licensing, customer relations, banking services, business scaling, attracting investment and the further development of an international group of companies.
Erich Rath assists international companies in choosing the optimal model for their presence in the UAE, helping to create a legal structure that is consistent with business strategy, investor requirements and international corporate governance practices.
— When practice is needed
— Expertise
Determining the optimal presence structure depending on the industry, market, corporate structure, investment strategy and sales model.
Creation of companies to conduct business in the UAE, participate in government projects and implement long-term investment projects.
Creation of companies in free economic zones for international trade, technology, financial services, logistics, manufacturing and asset management.
Development of the corporate structure of an international group of companies.
Obtaining licenses and permits.
Establishment of regional headquarters for business management in the GCC, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Preparing the corporate structure for working with banks and international financial institutions.
Support for business scaling after company registration.
— Results
Establishment of an international trading company in Dubai Free Zone
Registration of the regional headquarters of a European industrial group
Creation of a holding structure for an international group of companies
Support for business relocation in the UAE
Business structuring to operate between Europe, GCC and Asia
— Who do we help?
— Advantages
— FAQ
The choice depends on the business model, target markets, licensed activities, corporate structure and development strategy.
Yes. In many cases, a foreign investor can own a company 100% if permitted by applicable law.
Yes. Many international trading companies use the free zone as a platform for international trade, logistics and supply chain management.
Yes. The corporate structure can be changed as the business develops and strategy changes.
Yes. We accompany the project from choosing a jurisdiction to launching operational activities.
— See also
— Analytics and articles
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How to prepare an effective arbitration clause: Choosing the institution, place of arbitration, language, composition of arbitration and preventing fatal errors in international commercial proceedings.
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Erich Rath assists international companies in choosing the optimal corporate structure in the UAE, helping them create businesses designed for international development, investment and long-term growth.
