Dubai holding companies

The basis for a secure asset structure

Dubai holding companies play a crucial role in safeguarding your assets. They are specifically designed not to engage in active business activities, but to focus on the strategic holding of shares in subsidiaries and assets such as shares, real estate, patents, rights or precious metals.

Advantages of a Dubai holding company for your company:

Tax optimization:

Achieve maximum tax optimization by transferring profits to a tax-neutral or low-tax holding company.

Discretion and anonymity:

Enjoy unlimited discretion and anonymity by working with trustworthy trustees.

Risk minimization:

Transfer the assets of the beneficial owners to the holding company and minimize your business risk.

Central control

Get unified, centralized ownership and control over different companies in different countries.

Simplified asset transfer:

The transfer of assets in the form of shares simplifies the transfer of assets, particularly in the case of real estate.

Smooth succession planning:

Transfer company shares to family members and partners in a simple and usually tax-neutral way.

Management of intellectual property:

Use the holding company to efficiently manage and monetize brands, patents and rights.

The best conditions in the United Arab Emirates:

The United Arab Emirates is a whitelisted onshore jurisdiction with an excellent reputation as the financial and economic center of the Gulf region. Dubai, as one of the main players, offers a first-class infrastructure, legal security and modern corporate law. In addition to tax exemption, this makes Dubai an ideal location for your holding company.

Maximize your business success and protect your assets with a first-class Dubai holding company. Our experts are at your side to help you design your individual asset protection structure in the United Arab Emirates.

Important note:

It is important to emphasize that setting up a holding structure in Dubai for companies needs to be carefully considered and planned. International business structures can involve complex legal, tax and financial aspects. 

Setting up a business in the UAE requires a deep understanding of local laws and regulations. Therefore, it is advisable to seek professional advice from our team of experienced tax advisors, lawyers and accountants. We will ensure that the holding structure complies with applicable laws and regulations and meets the individual needs and objectives of your company.

(Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice, please contact our experts).

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Free zones have specific license categories that cover certain business activities. The business activities are often geared towards the free zone's specialized industries.
In most free zones, companies are exempt from corporate taxes for a period of 15 to 50 years. There is also no VAT on most business transactions within the free zone.
Free zones often have flexible regulations regarding office locations and can also offer virtual offices.
Free zones usually have less strict regulations regarding the employment of foreigners and visa requirements for employees.
Free zones often have simplified corporate governance requirements and less formal procedures.
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A Mainland company is usually required to pay business taxes, depending on the nature of its business activities. VAT also applies to most business transactions.
A Mainland company must have a physical office location in the UAE.
For a Mainland company, the general labor regulations of the UAE apply.
A Mainland company is subject to more extensive corporate governance rules and formalities.
A Mainland company can establish subsidiaries in the UAE and abroad.

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