• He got wrong advice and thus unknowingly applied for an illegal company formation.
• Despite the threat of deportation because the visa was only valid for a few more weeks, Mr. Alasmar managed to reach an agreement with the relevant authorities through discussions and complete transparency.
• He was allowed to keep one of several wrongly filed activities (equivalent to trade activities).
• He decided to work as a "corporate service provider" (roughly equivalent to "incorporation consultant").
• Within a year, he immersed himself in the laws, peculiarities and details of the UAE.
• With that, he was allowed to legally establish companies. And the first one he founded, this time single-handedly, was his own: EXTENT.
Our vision is to help companies worldwide facilitate their expansion into the United Arab Emirates and thus strengthen their global presence.
Our goal is to create a world where the step to expand to the UAE is as easy as possible by providing our customers with comprehensive and straightforward support. We strive to be a leader in the industry and constantly evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients.
We are proud to have a team of experts who are passionate about helping our customers achieve their goals.
Dr. Ossama Alasmar is the CEO of Extent, a company that helps other companies set up a business in Dubai and assists them with all related government processes. His expertise and extensive knowledge of the business environment in Dubai makes him a key partner for companies looking to succeed in the region.
Tom Grube ist CMO mit Erfahrung bei Top-Unternehmensberatungen im Online-Marketing. Durch seine eigene Agentur für Agenturen sowie Softwareunternehmen besitzt er ein großes Netzwerk und die besten Einblicke, um hochperformante Marketingteams aufzubauen und smarte Marketingstrategien umzusetzen.
Tom Grube ist CMO bei Extent und verantwortlich für die Schaffung von Bewusstsein für die Vorteile, die Dubai für Unternehmen bietet. Mit seiner umfassenden Erfahrung im Marketing und seiner Fähigkeit, effektive Marketingstrategien zu entwickeln, trägt er wesentlich zum Erfolg des Unternehmens bei.
Julian Weiland is COO at Extent and responsible for automating and standardizing the company's processes. Thanks to his expertise in process optimization and his ability to use innovative technologies, he helps the company become more efficient and competitive.
Lilli Pfannenstiel is CO-Founder and Management Partner at Extent and plays an important role in the leadership and development of the company. Her extensive experience in business management and deep understanding of business needs makes her a key partner for anyone looking to succeed in Dubai.
Sarah Steffen is Head of HR at Extent and is responsible for all HR matters for the company. She embodies the company culture and is responsible for the well-being of the workforce and attracting new talent. Her extensive experience in human resources and her ability to develop effective HR strategies make her a key contributor to the company's success.
Tim Roth is a consultant with Extent, bringing his extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and experience in management consulting to help other companies successfully expand into Dubai. His skills and expertise make him a key partner in the success of companies working with Extent.
Close ModalAt Extent, Joel Kehren is responsible for initial meetings with potential clients to determine whether a startup or expansion in Dubai is a viable option for the company. With his skills and experience, he helps companies identify the best opportunities for their growth in Dubai.
Close ModalAt Extent, Edgar Elizarov is responsible for initial meetings with potential clients and assessing whether a startup or expansion in Dubai is a viable option for the company. With his skills and experience, he helps companies identify the best opportunities for their growth in Dubai.
Close ModalDr. Ossama Alasmar is the CEO of Extent, a company that helps other businesses set up a company in Dubai and assists them with all related government processes. His expertise and extensive knowledge of the business environment in Dubai makes him a key partner for companies looking to succeed in the region. He transfers the precision and conscience through a neurosurgery background to all companies and team members of the firm.
Mahfoud Alhaddad, Government Relation Officer at Extent, is an Emirati with many local contacts and has direct connections with the authorities in Dubai. His experience in dealing with authorities plays an important role in supporting companies looking to expand in Dubai.
Julian Weiland is COO at Extent, an experienced startup strategist with a strong global network and extensive project experience in Fortune 500 companies and SMEs. He is primarily responsible for Extent's strategy, group growth, and process automation and standardization. Thanks to his years of expertise in process optimization and his ability to use and combine innovative technologies, he helps the company to become more efficient and competitive.
Tom Grube is CMO at Extent with experience at top enterprise consultancies in online marketing. Through his own agency for agencies as well as software companies, he has a large network and the best insights to build high-performing marketing teams and implement smart marketing strategies.
Lilli Pfannenstiel is Co-Founder and Management Partner at Extent and plays an important role in the leadership and development of the company. Her extensive experience in business management and deep understanding of business needs makes her a key partner for anyone looking to succeed in Dubai.
Sufyan Abdul Rahim is the Department Manager at Extent, where he is responsible for monitoring financial transactions and preparing reports to ensure smooth financial management.
Iris Gal is responsible for maintaining and improving the relationship with our customers. Tasks include identifying customer needs, developing strategies to improve customer satisfaction, handling customer complaints and monitoring customer feedback.
Bindu is our legal counsel and a member of both the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of the United Kingdom. She specializes in corporate law and has more than 15 years of experience in this field.
Helmut Sokopp works as a Sales Executive at Extent. His responsibilities include qualifying new prospects, providing in-depth consultation to our customers, and analyzing sales data. Helmut works closely with other departments to ensure that the company's sales goals are met.
Tim Roth is a consultant with Extent, bringing his extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and experience in management consulting to help other companies successfully expand into Dubai. His skills and expertise make him a key partner in the success of companies working with Extent.
Sarah Steffen works for us as Project Marketing Manager. She is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies in our company. Her tasks also include monitoring project progress and collaborating with other departments to ensure that all projects are implemented successfully.
At Extent, Joel Kehren is responsible for initial meetings with potential clients to determine whether a startup or expansion in Dubai is a viable option for the company. With his skills and experience, he helps companies identify the best opportunities for their growth in Dubai.