WHO IS THIS FOR
Built for your stage — Set up SPVs and holding companies in the UAE
Family offices
Preserve family assets, simplify distributions, and keep decision control tidy.
Investment funds
Hold project SPVs, track returns per vehicle, and exit cleanly when needed.
Operating groups
Park IP, real estate, or shares, and manage intercompany flows with clarity.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Scope you can rely on — Set up SPVs and holding companies in the UAE
Structure mapping
Group chart, ownership layers, and purpose statement aligned to regulations.
Directors and officers
Appointments, specimen signatures, and registers maintained.
Banking dossier
Source of funds summary, contracts, and activity brief prepared for openings.
Constitutional documents
MOA or Articles, shareholder agreement, and board rules prepared and signed.
KYC and UBO pack
Verified profiles for owners and managers, ready for banks and authorities.
Compliance setup
Establishment card, license renewals calendar, and simple record templates.
HOW IT WORKS
From scoping to license issuance
A structured five-step plan keeps approvals, drafting, and banking aligned.
Scoping and jurisdiction
Select mainland or free zone, confirm activities, and map the group chart.
Name and approvals
Reserve the name and obtain initial approval with the activity list.
Drafting and signing
Prepare MOA or Articles, pass board and shareholder resolutions, notarize where required.
License and bank pack
Issue the trade license and establishment card, finalize the bank ready documents.
Go live
Open accounts, record initial capital, and switch on registers and renewals.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Corporate shareholders
Legalized incorporation set, good standing, and board resolution to invest.
Shareholder IDs
Passports, UAE entry or visa pages, and contact details.
Proof of address
Recent residential address for all parties.
Source of funds
Bank statements or wealth evidence that supports capital origin.
Board resolutions
Approvals for setup, appointments, and banking.
UBO and KYC forms
Zone or authority formats completed and signed.
TIMELINES AND COST DRIVERS
Clear timings, no surprises
Typical timing
Most files complete licensing within two to three weeks once documents are in.
- Name and initial approval
- Drafting and signing
- License issuance
Cost drivers
Effort follows structure depth and banking profile.
- Number of entities
- Directors, signatories
- Banking complexity
What can extend timing
Delays usually track missing papers or mid process changes.
- Late documents
- Activity or capital changes
- Extra verifications
Typical timing
Most files complete licensing within two to three weeks once documents are in.
- Name and initial approval
- Drafting and signing
- License issuance
Cost drivers
Effort follows structure depth and banking profile.
- Number of entities
- Directors, signatories
- Banking complexity
What can extend timing
Delays usually track missing papers or mid process changes.
- Late documents
- Activity or capital changes
- Extra verifications
WHAT WE COVER
Scope you can rely on
Structuring advice
Clear chart, voting rules, and dividend flow aligned to your plan.
Entity setup
Approvals, drafting, notarization, and license issuance.
Group registers
Share ledger, director register, and resolutions kept current.
Ongoing compliance
Renewals, basic filings, and simple reminders across the year.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions.
Put your structure on solid ground
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Tell us the assets, owners, and target bank. We will map the SPV or holding setup and run the filings to launch cleanly.