UAE offshore company formation

Build an offshore company.
Operate with clarity.

Polestar supports international founders and investors with jurisdiction selection, incorporation documents, registration and corporate bank-account assistance for UAE offshore structures.

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100% foreign ownership International business structure No UAE residence visa

Offshore formation

A UAE structure designed for international business.

An offshore company is registered in a UAE offshore jurisdiction for permitted international activities, holding assets and cross-border business. It is distinct from a mainland or freezone operating company.

Offshore companies generally cannot trade directly within the UAE market or issue UAE residence visas. The correct jurisdiction and structure depend on your intended activity, ownership, banking and compliance requirements.

UAE offshore jurisdictions

Choose the jurisdiction that fits your purpose.

JAFZA Offshore

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority provides an offshore structure in Dubai suited to international business, holding activities and eligible property ownership, subject to applicable regulations.

Ajman Offshore

Ajman Offshore offers a streamlined incorporation route for eligible international commercial and holding activities, with documentation and ownership requirements set by the authority.

RAK ICC Offshore

RAK International Corporate Centre registers international business companies for approved commercial, investment, holding and asset-ownership purposes.

Six coordinated steps.
One advisory team.

Select the jurisdiction

Compare JAFZA Offshore, Ajman Offshore and RAK ICC against your intended purpose.

Confirm the structure

Define shareholders, directors, ownership and the permitted business scope.

Reserve the name

Prepare compliant company-name options for authority review.

Prepare documents

Compile identity, address, corporate and due-diligence documentation.

Register the company

Submit the incorporation application through the relevant registered channel.

Banking and compliance

Prepare the corporate bank-account file and ongoing compliance calendar.

UAE OffshoreStructured for international activity

Why consider offshore

A flexible structure for eligible global activities.

100% foreign ownership for eligible structures.
Suitable for approved international business and holding purposes.
No physical UAE office requirement in many offshore structures.
Potential to hold assets or shares, subject to jurisdiction rules.
Corporate bank-account eligibility subject to bank KYC approval.
Efficient incorporation and maintenance documentation.

Documents commonly required

Prepare a complete incorporation file.

Identity

Shareholder documents

Passport copies, recent photographs and specimen signatures for shareholders, directors and authorised signatories.

Due diligence

Address and profile

Proof of residential address, professional profile and source-of-funds information where required.

Corporate records

Company documentation

Application forms, proposed activities and supporting corporate documents for corporate shareholders where applicable.

Polestar advantage

Offshore formation with practical guidance.

Polestar helps compare jurisdictions, organise incorporation documents and coordinate registration. We also assist with corporate banking preparation, KYC documentation and ongoing business-support requirements.

Jurisdiction comparisonCompany registrationBanking assistanceKYC & compliance

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Ready to form your UAE offshore company?

Share your intended activity and ownership needs. A Polestar specialist will contact you with suitable jurisdiction options, documentation requirements and next steps.

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Build an offshore company.
Operate with clarity.

A UAE structure designed for international business.