Shivendra Jha
Partner - Head of Advisory Services and International Liaison Partner (ILP)
Establishing a company in the UAE requires careful consideration of legal structure, commercial objectives, ownership, licensing, governance and operational requirements. BDO UAE provides professional advisory and implementation support to help businesses establish an appropriate corporate presence aligned with their immediate needs and longer-term growth plans.
Our approach goes beyond incorporation. We assess the proposed business model, activities, ownership arrangements, target markets and wider group structure before supporting the implementation of the selected entity and its initial compliance requirements.
Our service offerings
UAE mainland company formation
Free zone company incorporation
Offshore company establishment
Holding company formation
Special purpose vehicle (SPV) setup
Branch and representative office registration
Legal structure assessment
Business activity and licensing advisory
Shareholding structure design
Corporate governance considerations during setup
Business bank account coordination support
Initial regulatory and compliance guidance
Corporate document preparation and review
Multi-jurisdiction group structure planning
Post-incorporation compliance assistance
