OFFSHORE FORMATION
Offshore structures that protect and grow.
Offshore company formation in RAK ICC and JAFZA Offshore for asset holding, IP protection, international trading and efficient corporate structuring.
Built for global business.
RAK ICC
Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre — the UAE's most popular offshore jurisdiction, offering fast incorporation, competitive costs and a modern legislative framework ideal for holding and trading structures.
JAFZA Offshore
Jebel Ali Free Zone offshore entities — a prestigious UAE offshore option particularly suited for businesses involved in international trade, logistics and companies requiring a connection to the JAFZA ecosystem.
Asset Holding
Offshore entities are widely used to hold UAE and international real estate, shares in operating companies, investments and financial assets — providing a clean corporate structure and enhanced privacy.
IP Protection
Hold intellectual property — trademarks, patents, software licences and brand rights — in an offshore entity to centralise IP ownership and enable efficient royalty structures across your global operations.
Incorporated offshore, with confidence.
Consultation
We discuss your objectives — asset protection, trading structure, IP holding or investment vehicle — and recommend the most appropriate offshore jurisdiction and company type for your situation.
Document Preparation
We prepare all required incorporation documents — Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholder register, director resolutions and any additional documents required by your chosen offshore authority.
Submission & Approval
We submit the complete application, coordinate with the registered agent and manage all authority communication until your offshore company is formally incorporated and certificates issued.
Post-Incorporation
We assist with registered agent arrangements, corporate bank account opening, share certificates and any ongoing annual compliance requirements to keep your offshore entity in good standing.
Questions about UAE offshore companies.
Yes, UAE offshore companies can open corporate bank accounts, though the process requires more documentation than for mainland or free zone entities. We work with banking partners familiar with RAK ICC and JAFZA Offshore structures and advise on the best approach for your specific use case. Our banking team can facilitate introductions to suitable institutions.
No. UAE offshore companies are not permitted to conduct business within the UAE, employ staff in the UAE or lease physical office space in the UAE. They are designed for international business activities — holding assets, trading internationally, owning IP or acting as a holding vehicle for other companies. For UAE market trading, a mainland or free zone licence is required.
RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre) is generally faster and more cost-effective to set up in, with a modern, flexible corporate law framework. JAFZA Offshore is associated with the prestigious Jebel Ali Free Zone and is preferred by businesses with logistics or trading connections to the JAFZA ecosystem. Both are internationally recognised. We advise on the best fit for your specific circumstances.
Yes. The UAE is a member of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes and has signed numerous tax information exchange agreements. UAE offshore jurisdictions — particularly RAK ICC — comply with international standards on corporate governance, beneficial ownership disclosure and anti-money laundering. We advise on economic substance and compliance requirements for your specific structure.
Ready to structure your offshore entity?
Our offshore specialists will advise on the right jurisdiction and handle your complete formation — fast, accurate and fully compliant.