Frequently asked questions
Can an offshore company get UAE residence visas?
No. Offshore structures such as RAK ICC and JAFZA Offshore cannot sponsor residence visas and cannot hold a physical office in the UAE. They are holding and international-trading vehicles.
Does an offshore company need to register for Corporate Tax?
It depends on residence and where the company is managed and controlled. A UAE-incorporated offshore entity is generally a taxable person and should be assessed before assuming it falls outside the regime.
Guides on this topic
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