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Offshore Company Formation

Holding and international structuring with an offshore licence.

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Offshore companies in jurisdictions such as JAFZA or RAK ICC are used for holding assets, international contracts, and group structuring. They do not usually allow trading inside the UAE or residence visas. White Square prepares the incorporation papers and coordinates with the registrar.

What you get

  • Separate legal entity for international holdings
  • No UAE office lease in most packages
  • Useful for asset holding and contracting abroad
  • Clearer group structure for investors

Process

  1. 1

    Confirm the use case

    We check whether offshore is appropriate, or whether mainland or free zone would serve you better.

  2. 2

    Prepare incorporation documents

    Shareholder KYC, memorandum, and registrar forms are completed and attested where required.

  3. 3

    Receive the certificate of incorporation

    The registrar issues the certificate and we deliver the company kit with next-step guidance.

Documents we usually need

  • Passport copies of shareholders and directors
  • Proof of residential address
  • Bank reference or KYC form as required by the registrar
  • Intended activity and shareholding structure

Questions

Does an offshore company get UAE visas?

Generally no. Offshore companies are not designed for UAE residence visas or local trading. If you need to live and work here, choose mainland or free zone.

Can I open a UAE bank account for offshore?

Some banks still onboard offshore companies, but compliance is stricter. We advise on realistic banking options after incorporation.

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