DIFC Company Formation
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Features of Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Freezone Company Formation
- Platform to access regional wealth and investment opportunities
- Complete, 100 per cent foreign ownership
- Zero per cent tax rate on income and profits (guaranteed for a period of 50 years)
- A wide network of double taxation treaties available to UAE incorporated entities
- No exchange controls (free capital convertibility)
- High standards of laws, rules and regulations
- International legal system based on Common Law of England & Wales
- A wholly transparent operating environment, complying with global best practices, and internationally accepted laws and regulatory processes
- A variety of legal vehicles that can be established with capital structuring flexibility
- Access to a large pool of skilled professionals residing in Dubai and the region
- A modern transport, communications and internet infrastructure
- A responsive one-stop shop service for visas, work permits and other related requirements
- An independent, common law judicial system
Documents Required to Register a company in Dubai International Financial Centre
Outline your company’s objectives, strategies, and financial projections.
Details of key controllers, major shareholders (holding more than 5% shares), and key staff, along with certificates confirming their ability to conduct business.
Proposed structure of the applicants’ organization.
Operational Systems and Controls
Comprehensive information on your company’s operating systems and internal controls.
Internal Audit and Compliance Processes
Documentation of your company’s internal audit procedures and compliance systems
Financial Statements
Audited accounts of shareholders for the past three years.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Application
Completed AML application form
DIFC Entity Structures
- Company Limited by Shares (LTD): Suitable for businesses seeking limited liability and a shareholding structure
- Limited Liability Company (LLC): Ideal for privately held firms with limited liability for members
- Branch of a Foreign Company: Allows an existing foreign company to operate in DIFC without creating a separate legal entity
- Representative Office: A non-trading entity representing a foreign company in DIFC
- Continued Company: An existing company from another jurisdiction transferred to DIFC
2. Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): Offers partners limited liability, ideal for professional services and consulting firms
- Limited Partnership (LP): Suitable for businesses with both general and limited partners
- General Partnership (GP): Partners share unlimited liability, typically used for small or specialized businesses
- Foreign Partnership Branches: Allows foreign LLPs, LPs, or GPs to establish a branch in DIFC
- Continued Limited Partnership: Transfer of an existing limited partnership to DIFC
FAQs on Dubai Golden Visa
To form a company in DIFC, you need to meet specific requirements, including having a clear business activity, providing the necessary documentation (such as a business plan, shareholder details, and financial records), and adhering to DIFC’s regulatory framework. The type of license required depends on your chosen business activity.
The setup process in DIFC typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application, the type of business, and the completeness of the required documentation. Delays can occur if additional approvals or clarifications are needed.
DIFC primarily caters to financial services, such as banks, insurance, wealth management, and capital markets. However, it also allows non-financial businesses, including law firms, consultancies, fintech companies, and retail outlets, to operate within its ecosystem.
The Work Hub is designed for three types of firms: Fintech, InsurTech, and RegTech companies.
- Companies: LTD (Limited by Shares), LLC (Limited Liability Company), Branch or Representative Offices, and Continued Companies from other jurisdictions.
- Partnerships: LLP (Limited Liability Partnership), GP (General Partnership), LP (Limited Partnership), and their respective foreign branches or continued entities.
These options cater to diverse business needs and operational preferences.
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