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101 questions and answers on UAE companies – most extensive and complete information you can find

In this blog we publish the whole series of articles related to a number of possible frequently asked questions on companies in UAE – main types of companies, who can be shareholders and directors, who is beneficial owner, which documents are required to register UAE company, etc.
This series of Q&A articles is prepared by our professional legal team and the new articles are published once a week.
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The main types of companies which can be registered in UAE and its characteristics
Image of article: Types / forms commercial companies
Types / forms of commercial companies in UAE
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The licensing of companies in UAE
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Company registration on the territory of the Arab Emirates
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Who is entitled to be a shareholder and director of the company in Dubai, UAE?
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Who is a nominee director or nominee shareholder?
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Who is a beneficial owner of the company?
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Who is real owner of the company in case of appointment of nominee shareholders?
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In case of appointment of the nominee Director - is he entitled to manage the company by himself?
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Are the nominees of the company in Dubai entitled to manage the account without the consent of the owner of the company?
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How to dismiss nominees in Dubai, if they are no longer needed?
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Is it possible to appoint a foreign national as director or shareholder of a company in Dubai, UAE?
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Registration of companies in the UAE - what documents are necessary?
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Registration and maintaining of company in the UAE - what is the cost?
Image of article: Types of companies registered in UAE and its characteristics
Where the information about the company in the UAE and its owners is registered?
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What are the requirements for the size of share capital of the company in the UAE?
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From what sources may share capital of the company in Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE be formed?
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Is it possible to pay the share capital of the company in the UAE not in money form, but by using other assets?
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What documents are received after registration of company in the UAE
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What is a bearer shares? Is it possible to register a company in the UAE with bearer shares?
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Is audit mandatory in the UAE? Time, cost, liability for its absence
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Is it possible to submit zero financial statements for the company in the UAE?
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What liability is incurred by director of the company in the UAE?
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What liability is incurred by shareholder to the company in the UAE?
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What is liability of the account manager relating to company's transactions in the UAE?
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What liability is incurred by beneficiary with regard to activity of the company in the UAE?
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How to check good standing of the company, if registered company is purchased in the UAE?
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What to do with offshore or onshore company in the UAE, if it is no longer required?
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Company liquidation procedure in the UAE
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The UAE as viewed by Russia, Europe, international organizations: statistics, presence in the lists
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Basic schemes for disposal of companies in the UAE.
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What is permanent establishment? When is it established? Tax consequences of formation of a permanent establishment in Dubai, the UAE
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What is withholding tax? What does its rate depend on? Is there a withholding tax in the UAE?
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With which countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates has entered into the agreement for avoidance of double taxation
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Taking advantage of the UAE agreements for avoidance of double taxation
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What is tax residence certificate?
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Authority in charge of issuing tax residency certificate in the UAE?
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Validity term of tax residency certificate in the UAE?
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What is withholding tax for transfers from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to offshore companies abroad?
Image of article: Terms and conditions for application of agreement for avoidance of double taxation of companies
What are the terms and conditions for application of agreement for avoidance of double taxation of companies in the UAE?
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Which companies in the UAE may benefit from the Agreements for avoidance of double taxation
Image of article: Determination of tax residency
Determination of tax residency of companies and individuals
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Taxation of real estate in the UAE
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Taxation of income in the UAE from international transportation
Image of article: Term and taxation of dividends in the UAE
Dividends - definition of the term and taxation of dividends in the UAE
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Interest - definition of the term and taxation thereof in the UAE
Image of article: Royalties - definition of the term and taxation
Royalties - definition of the term and taxation of royalties in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
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Corporate taxes in the UAE. Overview and tax rates.
Image of article: Definition of resident and non-resident companies
Definition of resident and non-resident companies in the UAE.
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License requirements for companies operating in the UAE.
Image of article: Issuance of visa in the UAE - resident and working - basic rules and regulations
Issuance of visa in the UAE - resident and working - basic rules and regulations
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Visas cancellation procedure
Image of article: Company closure procedure in Ras Al Khaimah
Company closure procedure in Ras Al Khaimah
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Tax Exemption certificate
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Ras Al Khaimah Offshore Benefits
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Ras Al Khaimah onshore benefits
Image of article: Lease of premises by Ras Al Khaimah offshore companies
Lease of premises by Ras Al Khaimah offshore companies
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Lease of premises by Ras Al Khaimah onshore companies
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Official employment by companies in Ras Al Khaimah - offshore and onshore
Image of article: The time of incorporation of onshore and offshore companies
The time of incorporation of onshore and offshore companies in Ras Al Khaimah
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Offshore Ras Al Khaimah – options relating to where to open bank accounts
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Onshore companies Ras al Khaimah - regulations relating to opening bank account
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What types of business are prohibited pursuant to the laws of the UAE
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Non-disclosure of confidential information policy in the UAE
Image of article: Transfer / redomiciliation of the company in Ras Al Khaimah from other
Transfer / redomiciliation of the company in Ras Al Khaimah from other jurisdictions - is it possible?
Image of article: Is it possible to change the status of an offshore company
Is it possible to change the status of an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah to an onshore and vice versa?
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Why shall offshore incorporated in Ras Al Khaimah pay annual fee?
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VAT rate for offshore and onshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
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Are there any options for refund of VAT in Dubai, the UAE. And if so, what is the procedure?
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Gift tax in the UAE - what are rates?
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Is there any inheritance tax in Dubai, the UAE?
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The company in Ras Al Khaimah – what is registration procedure?
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What difficulties may arise in the course of registration of the company in Ras Al Khaimah
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Is it required to visit Ras Al Khaimah for offshore company registration?
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Onshore Ras Al Khaimah – main steps and visiting requirements.
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What is the difference between offshore Ras Al Khaimah and offshore in Dubai, Jebel Ali
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Purchase of existing company in Ras Al Khaimah – available options, and procedures
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Due Diligence – what is it and what is it for
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Requirements for verification of the documents of the shareholder of the RAK ICC Offshore company
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Asset protection via offshore company in the UAE
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Share capital of an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah - amount, deposition
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The advantages of the offshore company formation in Ras Al Khaimah and why one should choose this type of company
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What are the offshore jurisdictions
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What is offshore banks
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What is FATF
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What is a Certificate of Good Standing
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What is an Incumbency Certificate
Image of article: Renew an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
How to renew an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
Image of article: Is necessary to come in person to register the offshore company
Is it necessary to come in person to register the offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
Image of article: Is it possible to obtain resident visa
Is it possible to obtain resident visa via offshore RAK ICC company in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Image of article: Offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah is no longer needed
What to do if an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah is no longer needed
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Where an offshore company RAK ICC is allowed to open accounts
Image of article: What shares may be issued by an offshore company
What shares may be issued by an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
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Change or amendment of standard Memorandum and Articles of an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
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How to confirm the ownership rights of a company in Ras Al Khaimah
Image of article: Legalization of the documents of an offshore RAK ICC company in Ras Al Khaimah
Legalization of the documents of an offshore RAK ICC company in Ras Al Khaimah
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Is it possible to open an account abroad by an offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Image of article: Price of offshore company RAK ICC in Ras Al Khaimah
What defines the price of offshore company RAK ICC in Ras Al Khaimah
Image of article: Is it allowed to sell the RAK ICC offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah to another person
Is it allowed to sell the RAK ICC offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah to another person
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What are the main advantages of the offshore company in Ras Al Khaimah
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How to brainstorm business? Generating a new business idea
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Who is Local Sponsor in UAE and How You Can Open Business without Involving Him?

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