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
