Uses of UAE Offshore Company

An Offshore Company is a company which is incorporated outside the jurisdiction of its primary operations. Offshore Companies are sometimes known as non-resident companies. An Offshore Company should not conduct substantial business within the offshore jurisdiction where it is incorporated.

An Offshore Company is a very flexible corporate entity commonly used in international tax planning, and can be integrated into a wide variety of business arrangements. Tax optimization, asset protection and confidentially are just a few benefits which can be achieved by a proper application of an Offshore Company.

There are a number of business activities which are suited to be operated through an Offshore Company. Major uses of UAE offshore company include the following.

• General Trading
• Consulting and Advisory Services
• Holding Company (buy/hold/sell stakes of companies)
• Investments and Joint Investments Company
• Property Owning
• International services
• Professional Services
• Shipping and Ship Management Companies
• Commission Agents Company – Intermediary Brokers (IB’s)