Professional offshore company formation and corporate structuring assistance.
Overview
An offshore company is suited to international trading, holding assets, or structuring investments, without a physical UAE office requirement. SUKOON prepares the incorporation documents and liaises with the relevant registrar throughout.
Eligibility
Available to most nationalities; offshore companies cannot trade directly within the UAE market.
Required Documents
Passport copies, proof of address, bank or professional reference letter.
Process
Consultation; registrar and jurisdiction selection; document preparation; incorporation; certificate issuance.
Approximate processing time:
3–5 working days after documentation is complete
Subject to applicable UAE regulations and authority approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary by structure and completeness of documentation. Free zone and mainland licenses are typically issued within 3–7 working days once all required documents are submitted.
A mainland license allows direct trading anywhere in the UAE, while a free zone license operates within a specific free zone framework with its own regulations. SUKOON can help you compare both against your business activity.
Yes. Most business activities allow 100% foreign ownership in both mainland and free zone structures, subject to applicable UAE regulations.
In most cases, company owners and eligible employees can apply for a UAE residence visa linked to the company license, subject to authority approval.
Yes. SUKOON helps prepare your documentation and introduces you to suitable banking partners. Account opening is subject to the bank's own approval process.
