Services
Business Set-up & Structuring
Establishing a presence in the UAE offers businesses access to a dynamic economy, strategic location, and a gateway to regional and international markets. At ECOVIS JRB, we support clients from around the world in setting up and structuring their businesses effectively, ensuring compliance with local regulations while aligning with their global goals.
Our Business Setup Services cover:
Mainland Companies (LLC and Other Structures)
Setting up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one of the most common and flexible ways to operate in the UAE.
We assist with:
- Formation of LLCs under the UAE Commercial Companies Law
- Selection of business activities and licensing
- Guidance on local ownership requirements and foreign ownership rules (up to 100% foreign ownership allowed in many sectors as per recent reforms)
- Drafting and notarizing Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Support in trade license applications, visa processing, and regulatory approvals
- Complete advisory on setting up Industrial Licenses.
Free Zone Companies
Free Zones offer attractive benefits including full foreign ownership, simplified setup processes, and tax advantages. We guide clients in selecting the most suitable Free Zone based on their industry, location, and operational needs.
Offshore Companies
UAE offshore structures are ideal for international holdings, asset protection, IP registration, and investment vehicles.
Financial Freezone (DIFC & ADGM)
We assist financial services firms in navigating the full regulatory licensing process with the DFSA (DIFC) or FSRA (ADGM), ensuring your entity is structured in line with English common law frameworks. Our support includes preparation and review of business plans, compliance manuals, with coordination with the regulator throughout the application and approval stages. Ideal for:
- Asset and wealth management firms
- Private equity and VC funds
- Fintech and digital asset platforms
- Corporate advisory and investment banking
- Family offices and multi-family structures
Who we work with
We support a diverse range of clients, including:
- Multinationals expanding into the UAE
- Entrepreneurs & startups launching businesses in mainland and free zones
- Financial services firms setting up in DIFC, ADGM, and other financial zones
- Family offices & private investors focused on asset protection and succession
- Professional service providers seeking local UAE expertise
- Holding companies & SPVs requiring compliant structures
Wherever you are in the world, ECOVIS JRB brings the local knowledge and global reach to help you succeed.
