Onshore Company Formation - Done Right, From Day One
MBB Auditing provides end-to-end onshore company formation services, ensuring full regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and a smooth incorporation process—handled by experienced professionals from start to finish.
Choosing Right Onshore Jurisdictions for You
Selecting the right onshore jurisdiction is critical to your company’s efficiency, compliance, and long-term success. Each jurisdiction offers distinct advantages depending on your business activity, banking needs, and cost considerations. Our experts evaluate your specific requirements to identify the onshore structure that best supports your objectives.
Our Onshore Jurisdictions
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) is one of the UAE’s most established and internationally recognized jurisdictions, offering a robust regulatory framework and a prestigious Dubai address. It is best suited for trading, logistics, distribution, and multinational businesses requiring strong credibility, operational flexibility, and global market access.
International Free Zone Authority
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is a modern, cost-effective free zone in Dubai offering flexible licensing options and a streamlined company formation process. It is well suited for startups, SMEs, consultancies, trading companies, and service-based businesses seeking quick setup with minimal operational complexity.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a business-friendly jurisdiction known for its competitive costs, flexible infrastructure options, and strong regulatory support. It is ideal for startups, SMEs, manufacturers, traders, and service providers seeking scalable operations with reduced setup and operational expenses.
Why Choose Onshore Company Formation?
Onshore companies in the UAE are widely used for international trading, asset holding, and wealth structuring due to their flexibility and favorable regulatory environment.
100% foreign
ownership
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No corporate or personal income tax
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Confidentiality of ownership and financial records
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International banking access
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No requirement for physical office space
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Ability to hold assets, investments, and intellectual property
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Our Process
A clear, structured approach designed to save time and eliminate complexity.
Initial Consultation
Understand your business goals and determine the right onshore structure
Jurisdiction Selection
Choose the most suitable onshore authority
Documentation & Due Diligence
KYC, compliance checks, and application preparation
Company Incorporation
Registration and issuance of incorporation documents
Bank Account Support
Assistance with onshore banking arrangements
Ongoing Support
Compliance, accounting, and advisory services as your business evolves
Why MBB Auditing?
Dubai-based audit and tax firm with offices in Business Bay
Deep expertise in onshore regulations, compliance, and structuring
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Dedicated relationship managers
End-to-end support beyond company formation
Businesses That Benefit from Onshore Structures
Onshore companies provide an efficient structure for cross-border trading and consulting activities. They enable simplified international operations, access to global banking, and improved commercial flexibility while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Onshore structures are commonly used to hold real estate, shares, and other assets. They offer enhanced asset protection, simplified ownership structures, and long-term succession and estate planning benefits.
For high-net-worth individuals and families, onshore companies support wealth preservation, succession planning, and centralized asset management. These structures offer confidentiality, governance control, and regulatory efficiency.
Onshore companies are well suited for holding trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. They allow centralized ownership, licensing flexibility, and efficient management of IP assets across multiple jurisdictions.
Onshore structures provide a legally compliant framework for investors who value privacy, operational efficiency, and streamlined international investment management, while adhering to applicable regulations.
Start Your Onshore Company with Confidence
Launching an onshore company requires precision, compliance, and professional oversight. Let MBB Auditing manage the process while you focus on growing your business.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your onshore company formation in the UAE with complete peace of mind.
Document required.
- Passport copy
- Utility bill clearly showing name and address not older than 90 days
- Bank reference letter from any recognized bank or bank statement
- CV for the shareholder
- Business plan
- Duly filled in the application form
- Any other compliance process adopted by an authority or registered agent
Legal requirements.
- A minimum of one shareholder is required.
- The corporate company can also be a shareholder in an offshore company. However, all attested documents are required for a foreign corporate company.
- Having a director is a must in an offshore company. Director names are not available in the public domain.
- The appointment of a secretary is a must from certain offshore authorities in UAE.
- Shareholders’ names are not available in the public domain.
