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Are you ready to join the global No 1 destination for company setup?
It’s very hard to beat the UAE when it comes to company setup.
Are you ready to join the global No 1 destination for company setup?
It’s very hard to beat the UAE when it comes to company setup. The country’s 45+ free zones cater to an almost endless choice of industries and types of business, with incredibly quick setup times and a highly-developed business infrastructure.
Here welook at just a few of the reasons the UAE’s free zones continue to earn their reputation as world-beating – and why they’re the right choice for your business setup.
- Fast and easy setup: Working with a company formation expert means the process to set up your business and receive your 3-year visa is incredibly straightforward – and fast.
- Import/export: Your company will be exempt from import and export tax and is able to trade without currency restrictions. The UAE boasts several major ports, international airports and a well-developed road network. It’s in the perfect strategic location for trade with the Gulf while also being at the cross-roads of Europe, Africa and Asia.
- 100% foreign company ownership: The business is all yours, there’s no requirement to partner with a local sponsor.
- Tax: Benefit from 0% corporate and personal tax. Plus, repatriation of capital and profits.
- Lifestyle: The UAE has the ultimate expat lifestyle – every amenity you could need for your convenience, English widely-spoken, in a country that boasts an incredibly low crime rate.
Read on for information on Charterhouse Lombard's UAE company setup support services.