Redomiciling your Company to the UAE

Redomiciliation allows a company to transfer its legal domicile from one jurisdiction to another without disrupting its corporate structure, operations, or contracts. This process enables businesses to move their headquarters or registration to a more favourable jurisdiction while maintaining their legal identity.

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Why consider redomiciliation to the UAE?

The UAE offers a robust, tax-efficient environment with no personal or corporate income tax.

Access to global markets due to the UAE’s strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

A stable regulatory framework that encourages international trade and investment.

Our Transfer of Domicile Services Include:

  • Comprehensive assessment of your current jurisdiction to evaluate the advantages of redomiciliation.
  • Tailored strategies for a smooth transition, minimizing disruptions to your operations.
  • Assistance with the transfer of assets, contracts, and obligations to ensure continuity of business operations.
  • Coordination with local legal experts to navigate the complexities of UAE laws and regulations.
  • Establishing connections with financial institutions in the UAE for seamless banking transitions.
  • Support with tax planning and optimization strategies post-redomiciliation to leverage the benefits of the UAE's tax regime.

Key Components of Our Bank Account Opening Support Services

We analyze your business's current domicile and provide insights into the potential benefits and challenges of redomiciliation to the UAE.
We assist in preparing and compiling the necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with both the UAE and the company’s original jurisdiction.
We ensure your business meets all legal and regulatory requirements, whether relocating to a free zone or mainland UAE.
Our team manages all communications with UAE regulatory bodies, ensuring swift and efficient approval for your company's redomiciliation.
We provide ongoing administrative and legal support, including corporate governance, visa arrangements, office setup, and compliance services.

Post-Redomiciliation Services

  • Corporate Governance: Assistance with setting up and maintaining corporate governance structures to ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
  • Accounting and Tax Advisory: Our expert accountants and tax advisors help you manage your financial operations efficiently while staying compliant with local tax laws.
  • Bank Account Setup: We assist in opening business bank accounts in the UAE, ensuring your financial operations can continue smoothly after the move.
  • Office Leasing and Setup: We help secure office space and arrange necessary services such as utilities, internet, and administrative support.
  • Visa and Immigration Services: We provide assistance with obtaining UAE residency visas for company directors, shareholders, and employees.

Eligibility for Redomiciliation

Not all companies are eligible for redomiciliation, and it's important to ensure that both the originating jurisdiction and the UAE allow for this process.

Eligible Entities

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).

Offshore companies from jurisdictions that permit redomiciliation.

Partnerships and other business structures (depending on their governing laws).

General Requirements

The company must be in good standing in its current jurisdiction.

OffshoThe original jurisdiction must allow for redomiciliation (continuation) to another country.

The company must meet the UAE’s specific legal and regulatory requirements for redomiciliation.

Common UAE free zones used for re-domiciliation include:

ADGM has its own court, with independent regulations abiding by a Common Law framework. The ADGM companies law contains detailed provisions for re-domiciliation
Dubai Free Zone offers companies flexibility for re-domiciliation under its regulatory framework, allowing businesses to operate within a tax-efficient and business-friendly environment.
DMCC has executed the process and regulations for migration of companies from other jurisdictions, including locally based free zones, assuming the originating jurisdiction’s regulations similarly permit such transfer
Offshore companies, if permitted under the laws of the originating jurisdiction, can easily apply for continuation as a company in RAKICC and enjoy a tax neutral environment
RAKEZ offers re-domiciliation options for companies looking to move their operations from other jurisdictions. It provides a business-friendly environment, a range of license types, full foreign ownership, and access to multiple sectors. RAKEZ is known for its cost-effective business solutions and strategic location near key trade routes.
DIFC has its own court system, with independent regulations abiding by a Common Law framework. The DIFC companies law contains detailed provisions for re-domiciliation; and
JAFZA operates in conjunction with one of the largest seaports in the world. JAFZA has regulations allowing companies to transfer their registration from their home jurisdiction and to continue their business under a license from JAFZA.
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Key Contact:

Christiana Constantinou

Head of Corporate Management

Email: uae@agplaw.com

T: +971 45 401 203