Company Formation
Offshore Company Formation
Tax-efficient holding structures, asset protection, and international banking access — RAKICC and Ajman Offshore specialists at DM & CO.
Ownership
Offshore
Maximum Privacy — Strategic Protection
UAE offshore companies — primarily RAKICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre), Ajman Offshore, and JAFZA Offshore — are non-resident corporate structures designed for asset protection, international holding, and tax-efficient operations.
Offshore companies cannot trade within the UAE but offer unmatched privacy, flexible share structures, and access to international banking. They are ideal for holding overseas assets, intellectual property, international real estate, or as a shareholding vehicle for UAE operations.
Key Advantages
Why Choose UAE Offshore
Asset Protection
Clear separation of personal and business assets, with strong legal protection under UAE federal law.
Confidential Ownership
Shareholder and director information is not publicly accessible — maximum privacy by design.
Tax Efficiency
No corporate tax, no income tax, no withholding tax on the offshore structure itself.
International Banking
Access to multi-currency corporate accounts in UAE and across leading international banking hubs.
Flexible Share Structure
No minimum share capital, free transfer of shares, and the ability to hold UAE Mainland or Free Zone shares.
Fast Incorporation
Most offshore structures are incorporated in 5–10 working days with minimal documentation.
Step by Step
How We Set You Up
A fully managed process — DM & CO. handles every step from activity selection to licence issuance.
Jurisdiction Selection
RAKICC, Ajman Offshore, or JAFZA Offshore — based on your privacy, banking, and structuring needs.
KYC & Documentation
Provide UBO declarations, passport copies, proof of address, and business plan.
Incorporation
Authority filing through DM & CO. as your licensed registered agent.
Certificate Issuance
Receive certificate of incorporation, memorandum, and articles of association.
Banking Setup
Open corporate bank accounts with UAE or international banks via our banking liaison.
Transparent Pricing
Choose Your Offshore Package
All packages include incorporation, registered agent, and registered office.
Standard Offshore
Per year, includes authority fees
- RAKICC or Ajman incorporation
- Standard share structure
- Registered agent included
- Registered office
- Annual compliance support
Offshore + Banking
Per year, includes UAE bank intro
- Choice of jurisdiction
- Customised share structure
- UAE corporate bank intro
- Multi-currency account
- Document attestation
- Dedicated case manager
Multi-Jurisdiction
Per year, includes 2 jurisdictions
- Multi-layered structure
- UAE + Seychelles / BVI
- International banking
- UBO advisory
- Substance compliance
- Annual KYC refresh
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. UAE offshore companies cannot conduct business activities within the UAE. They are non-resident structures meant for holding international assets, ownership of UAE Mainland / Free Zone companies, or international trade.
A free zone company has a physical presence, can sponsor visas, and trade internationally. An offshore company has no physical presence in the UAE, no visa rights, and is used purely for holding assets and offshore activities.
Yes — RAKICC and Ajman Offshore companies can open UAE corporate accounts with several banks. The process requires UBO disclosure and bank-specific KYC. DM & CO. coordinates introductions and documentation.
Offshore companies must maintain proper books of accounts and renew their registration annually. There is no public filing requirement, but a registered agent and registered office must be maintained at all times.
RAKICC and JAFZA Offshore companies can own freehold property in designated areas of Dubai. This is a popular structure for property holding and inheritance planning.
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Offshore Company?
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