Gold Altairgo
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UAE ยท Market entry

Expand Your Business into the United Arab Emirates

The UAE combines a 0% personal income tax regime, 100% foreign ownership on the mainland, 45+ specialised free zones and world-class infrastructure โ€” making it the regional command centre for global business.

Why invest

Why invest in the United Arab Emirates

Strategic global hub

Located between Europe, Asia and Africa with two of the world's top-10 airports and busiest ports.

Tax advantages

0% personal income tax, 9% federal corporate tax with Free Zone qualifying income at 0%.

100% foreign ownership

Full foreign ownership across most mainland activities and every Free Zone.

World-class infrastructure

Ports, airports, digital government and connectivity that outperform most G7 economies.

Key industries

Trade, financial services, technology, real estate, tourism, energy and advanced manufacturing.

Government initiatives

Golden Visa, Green Visa, D33 economic agenda and dedicated investor pathways.

Business setup options

Structures available in the United Arab Emirates

Mainland Company

Trade anywhere in the UAE and internationally, with 100% foreign ownership on most activities and full government contract eligibility.

Free Zone Company

0% qualifying income, 100% ownership, streamlined licensing and sector-specific ecosystems (DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, JAFZA and 40+ others).

Branch Office

Extend a foreign parent into the UAE while retaining the same legal identity โ€” ideal for regulated and professional services.

Representative Office

Non-trading presence for marketing, promotion and liaison โ€” a low-cost way to test the market.

Holding Company

Consolidate GCC and international assets under a tax-efficient UAE holding structure.

Joint Venture

Partner with a local operator for regulated sectors, defence, energy and government-linked opportunities.

Industries we support

Sector expertise in the United Arab Emirates

TechnologyConstructionManufacturingHealthcareMedicalLogisticsOil and GasEnergyRetailTradingProfessional ServicesHospitalityFinanceEducationAI and Automation
Business setup process

From consultation to launch in the United Arab Emirates

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Discovery call to map goals, activities and shareholder profile.

  2. 02

    Jurisdiction Selection

    Choose the optimal mainland, free zone or offshore structure.

  3. 03

    Company Registration

    Reserve trade name, draft MOA and file incorporation.

  4. 04

    Licensing

    Secure activity-specific licences and regulatory approvals.

  5. 05

    Bank Account

    Open a corporate account with a compliant, business-friendly bank.

  6. 06

    Visa Processing

    Investor, employee and dependent visas with Emirates ID or equivalent.

  7. 07

    Launch

    Operational readiness, PRO support and ongoing compliance.

Why Gold Altairgo

Why choose Gold Altairgo for the United Arab Emirates

Local market expertise

On-the-ground knowledge of regulators, free zones and licensing authorities.

End-to-end company formation

Trade name, MOA, licensing and incorporation handled in one workflow.

Banking assistance

Introductions to compliant, business-friendly banks with prepared KYC packs.

Government approvals

PRO services, attestations and regulator liaison from a single point of contact.

Visa support

Investor, employee and dependent visas with medicals and ID enrolment.

Corporate tax and VAT guidance

Registration, filing calendars and structuring to keep you fully compliant.

Ongoing compliance

ESR, UBO, AML and annual returns managed with a proactive calendar.

Multilingual advisors

Advisory delivered in English, Arabic, French and Russian.

Why Gold Altairgo

A senior advisory partner across the GCC

Senior advisors

Every engagement is led by partners with two decades of GCC advisory experience.

Regional GCC expertise

One partner across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Fast response

Every enquiry answered within 24 business hours, no exceptions.

Tailored solutions

No templated packages โ€” structures engineered to your objectives.

Multilingual support

Advisory delivered in English, Arabic, French and Russian.

Complete project management

From licence to launch, we own delivery end-to-end.

Ready when you are

Book a Consultation for the United Arab Emirates

A 30-minute discovery call with a senior advisor. Walk away with a clear entry plan, timeline and indicative budget.

Frequently asked questions

What investors ask us most

Yes. Full foreign ownership is permitted across every UAE Free Zone and across most mainland commercial and industrial activities under the amended Commercial Companies Law.
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