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<div class=\"usa-steps\">\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('Advantages')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">01<\/div>\r\n                     \r\n\r\n\r\nAdvantages and disadvantages of DIFC companies\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('requiredsteps')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"zoneideal\">02<\/div>\r\n                     What industries is DIFC ideal for?\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('requiredsteps')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">03<\/div>\r\n                     Required steps to setup a company in DIFC\r\n \r\n                <\/div>\r\n               \r\n            <\/div>\r\n           \r\n           <\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d9f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08d9f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages and disadvantages of DIFC free zone company formation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13103db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13103db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The DIFC is one of the two financial free zones in the UAE. The following are the benefits of DIFC company setup:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e31f56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e31f56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Advantages\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of setting up company in DIFC free zone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2c596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce2c596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>DIFC FinTech Hive offers mentorship and guidance to investors. The accelerator programs are industry driven and address sectoral needs of the region.<\/li><li>The DIFC Innovation Licence offers a subsidized commercial licence to tech and innovation companies that support their growth. The companies pay only US$1,500 yearly for the licence which is valid for two to five years. It includes access to shared workspaces and visa discounts.<\/li><li>DIFC is regulated by a dedicated financial services authority and an independent legal system.<\/li><li>DIFC hosts 17 of the world\u2019s top 20 banks and seven of the leading global law firms.<\/li><li>DIFC follows principles of a common law that is tailored to the region\u2019s unique needs. It has a unique legal system like English law that includes civil and commercial laws system. Unlike other free zones, DIFC operates independently from UAE commercial laws that usually follow the Sharia Law.<\/li><li>DIFC shares the feature of 100% foreign ownership with other Dubai free zones and similarly, does not have repatriation or currency exchange controls.<\/li><li>DIFC is home to NASDAQ Dubai. It offers trading in shares, bonds, and various financial instruments.<\/li><li>DIFC\u2019s new Family Arrangement Regulations focus on managing family wealth. In this regard DIFC has created the Foundation regulation. Foundations offers protection of family assets, effective succession planning, family governance and privacy for beneficiaries.<\/li><li>Prescribed companies are exempted from filing financial statements, conducting an annual audit and renting its own office space.<\/li><li>DIFC offers several tax benefits. For example, there is a 40-year corporate income tax holiday and no withholding tax on dividends, interest, or royalties paid by companies in DIFC.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc1051e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc1051e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Disadvantages of DIFC free zone company setup<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c9c732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c9c732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following are the drawbacks of DIFC company setup:<\/p><ol class=\"cross\"><li>Regulated companies should budget to spend between US$50,000 to US$90,000 before they are operational.<\/li><li>Depending on the licence category, base capital for regulated activities varies from US$10,000 to US$10 million.<\/li><li>Companies engaged in relevant activities must meet these economic substance requirements. Failure to file a notification can result in AED 20,000 penalty.<\/li><li>All companies must\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0create and maintain a register of their ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0submit UBO data to the relevant registrar or licensing authority. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in a fine of up to US$25,000.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a7d11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75a7d11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"zoneideal\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What industries is DIFC free zone ideal for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40783b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40783b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial Services<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1473af6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1473af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>DIFC stands out in the financial sector. It hosts firms in corporate banking, phone banking, investment banking, brokerage, and capital markets.<\/li><li>Under wealth and asset management, DIFC focuses on fund management, private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital.<\/li><li>DIFC is home to nine of the top 20 wealth and asset management firms.<\/li><li>DIFC has 5 of the top 10 global insurance and reinsurance companies.<\/li><\/ul><p>Financial activities permitted in DIFC are divided into 5 categories, each with different Government fees and capital requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-566b965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"566b965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 1<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e3162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0e3162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-937492f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"937492f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Banks Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Accepting deposits<\/li><li>Managing a Profit Sharing Investment Account (PSIAu)<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$10,000,000<br \/><strong><br \/>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>8-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3124548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3124548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 2<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5ffc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a5ffc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42ab85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f42ab85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Market maker, provider of credit<br \/><strong><br \/>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Dealing in investments as principal (Not as matched principal)<\/li><li>Providing credit<\/li><li>Can conduct other financial services in other categories but not those from Category 1<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$2,000,000<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>8-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684818f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"684818f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 3A<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df82a01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df82a01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f163b86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f163b86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Brokerage (forex, commodity, and derivatives)<\/p><p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Dealing in investments as principal where it does only so as a matched principle.<\/li><li>Dealing in investments as agent.<\/li><li>May be authorised to conduct other financial services found in Category 3C or 4.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$500,000<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>9-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da06ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0da06ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 3B<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a032aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a032aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-409e152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"409e152\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Brokerage (forex, commodity, and derivatives)<\/p><p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Dealing in investments as principal where it does only so as a matched principle.<\/li><li>Dealing in investments as agent.<\/li><li>May be authorised to conduct other financial services found in Category 3C or 4<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$500,000<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>9-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79d1050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79d1050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 3C<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91545e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91545e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef2c5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef2c5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discretionary Asset Management (Fund Manager) and issuer of stored valued managing client portfolios on a discretionary basis, under a client mandate.<\/p><p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Managing assets<\/li><li>Managing a Collective Investment Fund<\/li><li>Providing custody (other than for a fund)<\/li><li>Managing a PSIAu (received on a restricted basis)<\/li><li>Providing trust services as a trustee of an express trust<\/li><li>Providing money services (where it issues Stored Value).<\/li><li>Can also provide financial services in Category 4, but cannot provide financial services in categories 3A or 3B.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$500,000 base capital requirement for 3C Fund Manager \u2013 US$140,000 (US$ 70,000 to manage exempt funds\/QIFs). Expenditure based capital requirement of 18\/52 of annual operating expenditure (as the Fund Manager will hold or control client Money)<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>9-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33b2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f33b2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 3D<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03eb27a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03eb27a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df00f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5df00f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Money Service Business<\/p><p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Money services including providing or Operating a payment account, executing payment or issuing payment instruments.<\/li><li>Can also provide financial services in Category 4 but cannot provide financial services in categories 1, 2, 3A or 3B, 3C or 5.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$200,000 expenditure-based capital requirement of 9\/52 of annual operating expenditure<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>9-11 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4165450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4165450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 4<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa1859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fa1859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2228b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2228b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Investment Advisory<\/li><li>Non-discretionary asset management service, making recommendations and dealing on an execution only basis<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Arranging deals in investments<\/li><li>Advising on financial products<\/li><li>Arranging custody<\/li><li>Insurance intermediation<\/li><li>Insurance management<\/li><li>Operating an alternative trading system<\/li><li>Providing fund administration<\/li><li>Arranging credit and advising on credit<\/li><li>Operating a crowdfunding platform<\/li><li>Providing trust services (other than as a trustee of an express trust).<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>US$10,000 Operating a crowdfunding platform while holding Client funds<\/li><li>US$140,000 Expenditure-based capital requirement of 6\/52 of annual operating expenditure (18\/52 if will holding or controlling Client Money).<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate:<\/strong><\/p><p>8-10 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62fda69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62fda69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 5<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a375dd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a375dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Type<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d2e526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d2e526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To carry out its entire business in accordance with the principles of Sharia and manages a profit-sharing investment account (received on an unrestricted basis).<\/p><p><strong>Base Capital<\/strong><\/p><p>US$ 10,000,000<\/p><p><strong>Timeline to incorporate<\/strong><\/p><p>9-11 months<\/p><p>*Note that additional capital requirements may be imposed by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on the review of the application.<\/p><p>**Indicative fee structure is subject to change. For latest fees, visit DFSA and DIFC.<\/p><p>Each of the financial companies must appoint:<\/p><ol><li>Two Directors<\/li><li>A Senior Executive Officer. This can be a director resident in the UAE. The role cannot be outsourced.<\/li><li>Risk Officer<\/li><li>Finance Officer (can be a director or senior manager)<\/li><li>UAE resident Money Laundering Officer\u2019s Report (MLRO)<\/li><li>UAE compliance officer. It can be the same person as the MLRO.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b3c605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b3c605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FinTech and Innovation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e32777 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e32777\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The benefits of startup licences have been given to tech startups in education and regulatory technology. DIFC has over 700 innovation licenses.<\/p><p>This license offers significant discounts on initial and ongoing fees, no paid up share capital requirements, access to world-class coworking spaces at competitive prices, and integration into an ecosystem comprising technology companies, investors, and the region\u2019s leading venture capital funds.<\/p><p>DIFC offers commercial licences to artificial intelligence and Web3 businesses at a 90% subsidy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f0f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25f0f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foundations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a9c4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a9c4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Foundations, unlike trusts, are independent legal entities and are versatile tools used for family wealth planning, philanthropy, business holdings, asset protection and real estate holding within the UAE.<\/p><p>Foundations can apply to be treated as Unincorporated Partnerships for tax purposes (taxed at 0%) if following conditions are met\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0established for the benefit of natural persons or a public benefit entity\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0primarily managing assets or funds\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0not conducting business activities and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iv)<\/span>\u00a0not primarily aiming to avoid taxes under UAE CIT.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f51335f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f51335f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Retail and other professional service providers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6daa077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6daa077\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DIFC is the ideal hub for corporates and professional service providers. The Centre also offers a stable platform to manage regional activity. Some of the activities are listed below:<\/p><ul><li>Accountants<\/li><li>Legal consultants<\/li><li>Management consultancies<\/li><li>Restaurants and coffee shops<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf22c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdf22c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prescribed companies<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fe61b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fe61b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A prescribed company is ideal for holding companies, managing office and\/or proprietary investments.<\/p><p>It is cheap and easy to set up.<\/p><p>Prescribed companies can only be registered for a qualified purpose or by a qualified applicant.<\/p><p>It is also ideal for succession planning, managing business continuity and ring-fencing assets.<\/p><p>The estimated timeline to register a prescribed entity is four weeks following issuance of corporate bank account numbers 8 to 10 weeks thereafter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65a606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a65a606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> What does a qualifying applicant or a qualifying purpose mean?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b710b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b710b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Holding Company<\/li><li>Managing Office<\/li><li>Proprietary Investment<\/li><li>Investment in Real Estate<\/li><li>Investment in Agricultural Enterprises &amp; Management<\/li><li>Investment in Commercial Enterprises &amp; Management<\/li><li>Investment in Educational Enterprises &amp; Management<\/li><li>Investment in Healthcare Enterprises &amp; Development<\/li><li>Investment in Industrial Enterprises &amp; Management<\/li><li>Investment in Oil &amp; Natural Gas Project<\/li><li>Investment in Retail Trade Enterprises &amp; Management<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2df69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb2df69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FinTech and Innovation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f563e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f563e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Qualifying Applicant<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7235d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f7235d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Any of the following:<\/p><ol><li>A DIFC registered entity.<\/li><li>A shareholder or an Ultimate Beneficial Owner that controls a DIFC registered entity.<\/li><li>An affiliate of a DIFC registered entity.<\/li><li>An authorised firm.<\/li><li>A family operated business.<\/li><li>A fund<\/li><li>A government entity<\/li><li>A person wholly owned by one or more of the foregoing qualifying applicants, and which satisfies the registrar that it or they will control the prescribed company.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f094aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f094aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Qualifying Purpose<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f08f81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f08f81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Aviation structure<\/li><li>Maritime structure<\/li><li>Crowdfunding structure<\/li><li>DIFC holding structure<\/li><li>Structured financing<\/li><li>Innovation holding structure<\/li><li>Intellectual property structure<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"ui container tablet mobile only grid\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90eb83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b90eb83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"requiredsteps\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the required steps to setup a company in the DIFC free zone?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2461b37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2461b37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CLA Consultants Group will project manage your DIFC company formation.<\/p><p>Our client must travel to Dubai for a day before the licence is issued and a bank account is opened.<\/p><p>Securing a licence for DIFC takes approximately eight months and the following are the steps to register and form a company in DIFC:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91c337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b91c337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Company setup in DIFC: Pre-incorporation steps \u2013 1.5 months to 3 months\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5bfec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b5bfec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Consultation phase:<\/strong> Before starting the DIFC company incorporation process, our client explains their existing and proposed business activities, business goals, and requirements for the new entity. CLA Consultants Group and our client plan the optimal structure for the entity and agree on\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0engagement fees payable\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0potential licensing requirements and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0details of directors and share allocation;<\/li><li><strong>Planning phase:<\/strong>\u00a0Our firm takes all information provided to plan the process in detail, including\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0Dubai business incorporation,\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0multi-currency corporate bank account opening and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0securing applicable licenses. This phase sets client expectations and seeks to minimise disruption until project completion. Our deliverable is a step-by-step project plan.<\/li><li><strong>Business plan and financial projections, Letter of Intent (LoI) and initial assessment by the authorities:<\/strong>\u00a0As per the client\u2019s information, our incorporation team\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0drafts a detailed business plan,\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0drafts a Letter of Intent (LoI), and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span> requests a meeting with DIFC authority and DFSA. During this first meeting, the authority will informally review the application and consider the applicant\u2019s suitability and the licence category. The authority will also supply a list of required documents to CLA Consultants Group.<\/li><li><strong>Document preparation:<\/strong>\u00a0Our Dubai incorporation team gathers all documents required to submit a quality application to DIFC.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8817ca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8817ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Company setup in DIFC: Incorporation steps \u2013 6 months to 8 months<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295a371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"295a371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Document submission:<\/strong> CLA Consultants Group submits the quality incorporation application online.<\/li><li><strong>In-Principle approval:<\/strong>\u00a0Following a detailed review of the business plan, application and documents, DIFC authority\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0confirms name reservation and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0issues an In-Principle Approval Certificate. Note that it is usual for the authorities to revert multiple times during this pre-approval stage, requesting additional documents and information. Consequently, the process usually takes a minimum of four months. Once In-principle approval is issued, it is valid for three months.<\/li><li><strong>Document attestation:<\/strong>\u00a0We supply our client with a complete list of documents that require attestation at the UAE embassy in the country of origin. We assist them in documents submission as well.<\/li><li><strong>DIFC company incorporation and registration:<\/strong>\u00a0The attested documents and the In-Principle Approval certificate are submitted to the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The ROC issues a provisional Certificate of Incorporation;<\/li><li><strong>Bank account for the DIFC company and deposit of capital:<\/strong>\u00a0Our team assists the client to open a Dubai corporate bank account for their business within five weeks. It is compulsory for the client to travel to Dubai for an hour-long interview with the bank officer before opening the account. Immediately, after getting the corporate bank account number, our client deposits the paid-up share capital.<\/li><li><strong>Office premises:<\/strong>\u00a0Simultaneously with the step above, we assist our client in locating office space and signing a year\u2019s long lease agreement. This step is necessary before the licence. Fortunately, DIFC offers a wide range of office options. From co working space to business centres, DIFC caters to all the clients with relevant options.<\/li><li><strong>License issuance:<\/strong> Within one week of CLA Consultants Group submitting to DIFC and DFSA\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0a certificate of capital deposit\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0signed lease agreement, and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0a payment slip for the payment of office rental fees, DIFC Authority issues the commercial licence. Our client can now conduct business in the UAE.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e6c621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e6c621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Company setup in DIFC: Post incorporation steps \u2013 1 month<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b03d87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b03d87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Additional registrations:<\/strong>\u00a0Now that the company is fully incorporated, we can register the entity for Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and apply for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healyconsultants.com\/dubai-company-registration\/employment-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee visas<\/a>;<\/li><li><strong>Registration completion:<\/strong> Following the receipt of all necessary approvals and documents, CLA Consultants Group couriers a complete company kit to our client, including original corporate documents, unopened bank correspondences, and a feedback survey to ensure client\u2019s expectations were met during the entire engagement period.<\/li><li><strong>Statutory compliances:<\/strong>\u00a0Our client must appoint a Dubai qualified auditor within one month of registration, submit quarterly VAT reports, and prepare annual audited financial statements. Depending on the business category, additional financial reporting may be needed.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbfb574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbfb574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can CLA Consultants help with business setup in DIFC?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e2ccc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e2ccc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We can help by:<\/p><ul><li>Preparing the regulatory DIFC business plan and application forms.<\/li><li>Drafting the financial projections.<\/li><li>Preparing policies and manuals related to Compliance and Anti Money Laundering.<\/li><li>Helping you outsource the Financial Officer, Risk Officer, MLRO and Compliance officers.<\/li><li>Assisting you locate office premises in DIFC.<\/li><li>Securing the DIFC company registration numbers and regulatory licenses.<\/li><li>Opening a multi-currency corporate bank account for your DIFC company;<\/li><\/ul><p>Contact us today to explore how we can support your business setup in DIFC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a31e84e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a31e84e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c602e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4c602e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2103b1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2103b1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n.uk-company-widget * {\r\nbox-sizing: border-box !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* CTA Section *\/\r\n.uk-cta {\r\npadding: 40px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 10px !important;\r\nbackground: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4b5c 0%, #2c6e7f 100%) !important;\r\ncolor: #fff !important;\r\ntext-align: center !important;\r\nfont-size: 20px !important;\r\nfont-weight: bold !important;\r\nmargin: 30px 0 !important;\r\nbox-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Buttons *\/\r\n.uk-btn {\r\ndisplay: inline-block !important;\r\npadding: 10px 20px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 6px !important;\r\nfont-weight: bold !important;\r\nborder: none !important;\r\ncursor: pointer !important;\r\ntransition: all 0.3s ease !important;\r\ntext-decoration: none !important;\r\nfont-size: 14px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-btn-gradient {\r\nbackground: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4b5c 0%, #2c6e7f 100%) !important;\r\ncolor: #fff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-btn-gradient:hover {\r\nopacity: 0.9 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Contact Section *\/\r\n.uk-contact {\r\nborder: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;\r\nborder-radius: 8px !important;\r\nbackground: #f1f5f9 !important;\r\npadding: 20px !important;\r\nmargin: 20px 0 0 0 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-contact h4 {\r\nmargin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\r\ncolor: #1a4b5c !important;\r\nfont-size: 16px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-contact p {\r\nmargin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;\r\ncolor: #475569 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person {\r\ndisplay: flex !important;\r\nalign-items: center !important;\r\ngap: 15px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person img {\r\nwidth: 60px !important;\r\nheight: 60px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 50% !important;\r\nflex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person strong {\r\ncolor: #1a4b5c !important;\r\nfont-size: 16px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n.uk-cta {\r\npadding: 30px 20px !important;\r\nfont-size: 18px !important;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- CTA -->\r\n<div id=\"uk-cta-section\" class=\"uk-cta\">\r\nRegister your company now! <br>\r\nCLA Group has the solution to help you grow.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Contact -->\r\n<div class=\"uk-contact\">\r\n<h4>Contact us<\/h4>\r\n<p>For more info on company registration, please contact our expert directly:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"uk-person\">\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<strong>Mr. Petar Chakarov<\/strong><br>\r\nSenior Manager, Sales & Business Development<br>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cla.global\/free-consultation\/\" class=\"uk-btn uk-btn-gradient\">\r\n  Get in touch\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0bf4aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c0bf4aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CLA assists multi-national Clients\u2019 with business set up in every country on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>For transparency purposes and to help multi-national Clients\u2019 budget future engagement fees, this page outlines average total engagement fees for every country on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the regional headings to see fees for every jurisdiction around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-989755","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=989755"}],"version-history":[{"count":112,"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":990482,"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989755\/revisions\/990482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cla.global\/dubai-company-registration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=989755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}