About Dubai and the UAE
Dubai and the UAE are global hubs offering unparalleled access to markets across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. With 9% corporate tax and 0% personal income tax, streamlined freezone and mainland company structures, and advanced residency pathways, they attract corporates, investors and private clients. Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030 and Dubai’s Vision 2030 are both comprehensive strategic plans aimed at diversifying their economies. Combined with world-class infrastructure and connectivity, this makes them leading jurisdictions for regional and international expansion.
UAE – Key Benefits:
- 0% personal income tax and competitive 9% corporate tax regime
- No withholding, capital gains, inheritance, estate or gift taxes
- Wide choice of company structures (Mainland, Freezone and Offshore)
- Golden Visa, Residency and Remote Work Visa programmes
- Robust compliance frameworks covering anti-money laundering (AML) and economic substance (ES)
- Strategic hub connecting Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa
- Approaching 50 multidisciplinary free zones, with more under construction
- Access to Common Law regimes in DIFC and ADGM free zones
- Extensive double taxation agreement (DTA) network with over 100 countries
- Well-regulated banking and financial services sector
Why choose Sovereign in Dubai and the UAE?
Sovereign’s Dubai and UAE offices are dedicated to delivering integrated advice, products and services to internationally mobile people and businesses with sophisticated and often complex needs. Licensed across the Dubai mainland and in the DMCC, DIFC, ADGM and RAKICC free zones, we provide efficient, secure and scalable solutions. Whether setting up mainland or freezone companies, trusts or foundations, or assisting with residency applications, our multilingual team will ensure compliance, confidentiality and commercial value. We also provide the necessary on-going administrative support, from full back-office solutions to assistance with legal and tax issues.
Key Highlights:
Sovereign Dubai and UAE – Corporate, Fiduciary and Residency Services
Sovereign’s Dubai and UAE offices assist private clients, corporates and professional intermediaries to establish internationally compliant and resilient structures to support them in meeting their goals. We combine local regulatory knowledge with global best practice and provide the necessary economic substance for effective residence. For intermediaries, we also offer discreet white-label services that enable them to deliver Middle East structuring solutions under their own brand.
Corporate Services
Sovereign Dubai and UAE will assist clients to set up corporate structures of all types – Mainland, Freezone and Offshore – for trading, investment, headquartering or holding (SPVs) purposes, or to establish branches and representative offices. As well as supplying registered office and company secretarial services, we can then provide ongoing administrative support to ensure your business remains operationally efficient and legally compliant. Our services include client accounting, payroll, HR, corporate tax advisory, ESR compliance, MLRO services and PRO support. We can also assist with corporate bank account opening, licence applications, trademark registration, office rental and corporate nominee shareholder services.
Fiduciary and Residency Services
We assist individuals and families to secure residency in the UAE, either through employment, investor or partner visas, residency by investment (‘Golden’) visas, or through financially independent visa programmes such as the UAE retirement visa or the remote work visa applications. Our fiduciary services include establishing companies, trusts and foundations for wealth management and asset protection, succession planning, family office or philanthropic purposes, as well as tax planning and asset holding purposes. Sovereign can then provide individual PRO and administrative services to ensure a smooth and compliant experience for expatriates, entrepreneurs and their families relocating to, or investing in, the region.
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Sovereign People
Sovereign places an emphasis on strong client relationships, technical excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Our offices in Dubai and UAE are led by highly experienced and qualified professionals with a depth of knowledge and expertise in their respective fields, who are also committed to supporting the growth and development of their team throughout their professional qualification journey.
Sovereign – Licences and Professional Affiliations
Sovereign complies fully with all Dubai and UAE regulatory frameworks and operates under multiple Mainland and Freezone licences, as follows:
Sovereign’s Global Network
Established in 1987, the Sovereign Group has grown to become one of the largest independent corporate and trust service providers worldwide. Our office network now spans over more than 20 jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, allowing our clients to access a global service from a local point of delivery. Sovereign Dubai and UAE work closely with this international network to deliver seamless cross-border solutions to our clients.
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