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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Region
Middle East
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Corporate tax
0% to AED375k; 9% above
Foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership widely available
Local director
Generally not required for many structures
VAT / GST
VAT 5%
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Services available in United Arab Emirates

Company Formation & Corporate Services 13 services Banking & Financial Accounts 11 services Accounting, Tax & Employer Services 11 services Legal & Corporate Advisory 3 services Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing 3 services Trusts, Foundations & Private Wealth 4 services Immigration & International Mobility 4 services Intellectual Property 3 services Virtual Offices & Business Presence 3 services International Trade & Market Entry 5 services Business Advisory & International Expansion 2 services

Featured services in United Arab Emirates

Company Formation Dubai Mainland Limited Liability Company Formation Establish a Dubai mainland LLC with DET licensing, foreign ownership, premises, beneficial... Price on application Corporate Banking Dubai Corporate Bank Account Help opening a business bank account for a Dubai company, including application preparatio... Price on application Accounting & Financial Reporting United Arab Emirates Annual Financial Statements Preparation Preparation of annual financial statements for a UAE company from its completed accounting... Price on application Commercial Contracts United Arab Emirates Commercial Contract Preparation Coordination of a professionally prepared commercial contract for a business operating or... Price on application Investment Firms & Securities Dubai DFSA Financial Services Authorisation Coordination Coordinate a DIFC financial-services application through DFSA regulatory-perimeter, govern... Price on application Foundations Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Foundation Establishment Establish a DIFC Foundation with founder, council, guardian, beneficiaries and asset-holdi... Price on application

United Arab Emirates knowledge & guidance

Coutts Guide The Coutts Guide to the United Arab Emirates A comprehensive reference guide covering UAE company formation, mainland and free zone structures, corporate tax, VAT, banking and KYC requirements, residency visas… United Arab Emirates · August 2026 View guide Coutts Insight Corporate Tax Residence: Where Is Your Company Really Tax Resident? Why incorporation, management and real decision-making can point to different countries — and what international businesses need to understand about corporate tax… United Arab Emirates · September 2026 Read insight Coutts Insight Economic Substance in 2026: What International Businesses Actually Need Why a registered office and incorporation certificate are no longer enough to demonstrate that an international structure reflects genuine commercial activity. United Arab Emirates · September 2026 Read insight
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Corporate Banking Dubai Corporate Bank Account View service Corporate Changes & Restructuring Dubai Corporate Restructuring & Shareholder Reorganisation View service Investment Firms & Securities Dubai DFSA Financial Services Authorisation Coordination View service Partnerships & Specialist Corporate Vehicles Dubai DIFC Prescribed Company Formation View service Free Zones & Investment Incentives Dubai DMCC Company Formation View service Corporate Banking Dubai Free Zone Company Bank Account View service Redomiciliation & Continuation Dubai Free Zone Company Migration & Licence Transfer Advisory View service Free Zones & Investment Incentives Dubai IFZA Company Formation View service International & Offshore Banking Dubai International & Multi-Currency Bank Account View service Foundations Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Foundation Establishment View service Free Zones & Investment Incentives Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Operating Company Formation View service Company Formation Dubai Mainland Limited Liability Company Formation View service Merchant & Payment Accounts Dubai Merchant Services View service Family Governance & Succession Dubai Multi Family Office Structuring View service Private Banking Dubai Private Banking Introduction View service International Operating Structures Dubai Regional Headquarters Structuring View service Family Governance & Succession Dubai Single Family Office Structuring View service Digital Assets & Crypto Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) Licensing Coordination View service Banking Introductions & Account Assistance UAE Bank Account Application Assistance View service AML, KYC & Financial Crime UAE Beneficial Ownership Compliance Review View service Redomiciliation & Continuation UAE Company Redomiciliation & Continuation Advisory View service Corporate Banking UAE Corporate Bank Account View service Corporate Tax UAE Corporate Tax Group Structuring & Registration View service Corporate Tax UAE Corporate Tax Registration & Compliance Setup View service

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