Establishment of Offshore Company
Hold shares, property or intellectual property through a confidential offshore vehicle.
Typical range
AED 6,000 to 15,000
Typical setup range
- Typical timeline
- 2-5 working days
- Best for
- Investors, holding structures and international trading groups
- Operations
- Outside the UAE
- Typical setup range
- AED 6,000–15,000
About Establishment of Offshore Company
An offshore company is designed to hold assets, not to run a business inside the UAE. Owners use it for international investments, intellectual property and clean family or group structures.
Brightlink acts through licensed registered agents to incorporate the company and keep it compliant.
Asset holding
Own shares, property, or intellectual property through one entity.
Simple structure
Minimal formation and filing requirements.
International use
Suited to cross-border investment and trading.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Purpose
Asset holding
Offshore structures are commonly used for holding shares, investments and other assets.
UAE operations
Not for local trading
An offshore company is generally not designed to operate a normal UAE trading business.
Disclosure
Beneficial ownership
Beneficial ownership information must be disclosed where required by applicable rules.
Residency
No UAE visa
An offshore company does not normally provide a route to UAE residence visas.
Is this right for you?
Who considers an offshore structure?
Investors holding international assets
Groups holding shares in other companies
Owners structuring international investments
Businesses holding intellectual property
Non-resident owners seeking an appropriate holding vehicle
Designed for ownership, not everyday UAE operations
An offshore company can be useful as a holding vehicle for shares, investments or certain assets. It should not be confused with a mainland or free zone operating company.
Before incorporation, the intended assets, jurisdictions, banking requirements and tax implications should be reviewed carefully.
- Identify the assets to be held
- Review the appropriate jurisdiction
- Confirm beneficial ownership requirements
- Prepare corporate documents
- Plan banking and ongoing administration
Offshore does not mean anonymous
Modern corporate structures require beneficial ownership and compliance information to be maintained and disclosed to the relevant authorities where required.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Owner information
- Passport copies
- Proof of address
- Beneficial ownership information
- Source of funds information
Corporate purpose
The intended purpose of the company and assets to be held should be clearly documented.
Existing companies
Where shares in existing companies will be held, incorporation and ownership documents may be required.
Due diligence
Registered agents and financial institutions may request enhanced KYC and source-of-funds information.
What is included
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Registered agent service
- Register of directors and shareholders
- Beneficial owner filings
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
3 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Choose the jurisdiction
We confirm an offshore zone that suits your goals.
- 2
Due diligence
Standard identity and beneficial owner checks.
- 3
Incorporation
Your company is registered and documents are issued.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Not a UAE operating licence
An offshore structure should not be presented as a substitute for a mainland or free zone operating company.
Banking can take longer
International banks can apply enhanced due diligence to offshore structures.
Tax advice may be important
Cross-border ownership can create tax considerations in multiple jurisdictions and should be reviewed professionally.
Beneficial ownership remains transparent
Nominee or offshore structures do not remove beneficial ownership disclosure obligations.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppNo. An offshore company cannot sponsor UAE residence visas or lease local office space. If you need either, a free zone or mainland company is the right choice.
No. Beneficial owners must be disclosed to the authorities, and we keep the structure fully compliant.
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