Business Setup

Oasis Gateway offer expert and quick company incorporation services and have been assisting clients in establishing Limited Liability Companies, Free Zone Entities and Offshore Companies & opening their bank accounts.

We offers:

UAE Mainland limited liability company – LLC
Free zone company
Offshore company
Branch of a foreign company
Branch of a local company

SPV in DIFC / ADGM
Sole establishment
Civil company
Representative office / liaison office
Foundation / trust set up

Private Consultation

Company formation decision in the most suitable jurisdiction is a wise choice and deciding factor which may catapult and shape up your visionary business.

There are many alternatives available and one of them may suit for your business and governance, but without speaking to experts you may land into uncalled difficulties and unseen troubles. Many times, it can be quite daunting without having access to the right and ever-changing information, wherein simple processes can still be complicated for an outsider.

We can register your company with the respective authority with all necessary documentation including but not limited to Memorandum and Articles of Association which are needed to make your business compliant and ready to begin trading.

There is a lot on the initial checklist, but our experienced team can make this process as smooth as possible. In addition, we can assist you in getting import export code, registering your business with FTA for excise and VAT and Chamber of Commerce as and when required.

Difference between Mainland Freezone & Offshore Companies in the UAE

	Mainland	Freezone	Offshore
Ownership	Unlike before, foreign investors establishing commercial companies in the mainland can hold 100% ownership now.	In Free zone companies, no such restrictions are imposing therefore an ex-pat can hold 100% shares of the company. This means neither the local partner nor a service agent requires in order to establish a business	An ex-pat is allowed to hold complete ownership of the company. But An an offshore company is not allow to have a physical presence within UAE
Office Space	It is mandatory to have office space ( EJARI purpose) for mainland with a minimum of 200 sq.	Not mandatory to have a physical office space & can establish the company with a virtual office either	Not allowed to have a physical office inside UAE. They could only have a physical office outside UAE
Business Scope	A company established in the mainland is restriction-free and allowed to do business anywhere in the UAE regardless of whether it is Free zone or main Land	When it comes to the Free Zone setup, it is usually not allowed to carry out businesses (both manufacturing/ selling) outside the free zone.	Offshore companies are restricted from doing business inside the UAE and are free to do their business outside UAE.
Audit	In mainland companies, it is a must to Prepare an audit by end of the financial Year	All FZ companies do not require auditing unless the said entity is in a need of mandatory audit of accounts.	The audit is not a mandatory requirement and it is discretionary
Visas	Depending on the size of the premises, Visas will be allow	1 to 6 visas will be allowed depending on your preference to choose how many Visas you need	Since physical office space does not permit, Visas too would not be issued under offshore
Capital requirement	Minimum capital investment has to be shown only for the sake of paperwork which is a very investor-friendly process.	In Free zone businesses, there will be a minimum capital determine by which Emirate the company is established	There is no minimum capital requires in offshore company formations in UAE
Government Authorities for Company setup	They need to seek permission from various authorities such as DED, Dubai Municipality Etc.	Every free zone has its own set of rules and regulations relevant to the particular jurisdiction and activity,	Offshore business formations allow in Jebel Ali (JAFZA), Ras al Khaimah (RAK), and Ajman. The concerned free zone authority of that jurisdiction will do their approvals
Cost of Company Set up	Professional License starts from 17,000 AED. Commercial License starts from 14,000 AED	It Starts from 5,750 AED	Starts from 7,000 AED

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