International Company Formation

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We assist businesses and investors with company formation across four of the region’s most strategic jurisdictions, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UK. Each chosen for its market access, regulatory clarity, and demand from our client base.

Our Jurisdiction Network

Four Jurisdictions. Carefully Selected.

We don't spread ourselves thin. These four jurisdictions represent the markets our clients actually need — whether they're expanding regionally within the GCC, establishing a European presence, or accessing the world's fastest-growing economies.

For each jurisdiction we maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment, ownership rules, and formation requirements — so you receive accurate, practical guidance, not generic advice.

UAE Company Formation
01 · United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates

Free Zone · Mainland · 100% Foreign Ownership

The UAE remains the Middle East's most popular destination for international business, offering world-class infrastructure, a competitive tax environment, and over 40 free zones each designed for specific industries and business types.

Since the 2021 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law, foreign investors can now own 100% of mainland companies in over 1,000 business activities, removing the last major barrier that previously pushed businesses exclusively toward free zone setups.

Key Facts — 2026

0%
Personal income tax
9%
Corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000
40+
Free zones across the Emirates
3–7
Business days to incorporate
  • 100% foreign ownership in free zones and most mainland sectors
  • Free zone companies can now access UAE mainland via dual licensing (2025 law)
  • 0% corporate tax for qualifying free zone income (QFZP status)
  • Full profit repatriation, no currency controls
  • 100+ double taxation treaties
  • Gateway to GCC, Africa, and South Asia markets

Free Zone vs Mainland: Free zones suit businesses with international focus, lower cost, faster setup, and full ownership. Mainland is best if you need to trade directly with UAE clients, bid on government contracts, or open physical retail locations anywhere in the country.

Planning to set up in the UAE?
Talk to us, we'll find the right structure for your business.
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Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 · MISA License · GCC's Largest Market

Saudi Arabia is undergoing the most ambitious economic transformation in its history. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has opened its doors to foreign investors across virtually every sector — with 100% ownership now permitted in most activities through a MISA registration.

Over 14,300 foreign investment licenses were issued in 2024, a 67% increase year-on-year. FDI inflows rose 44% in Q1 2025. The opportunity is real, and the regulatory environment has never been more accessible for foreign entrepreneurs.

Key Facts, 2026

100%
Foreign ownership in most sectors
0%
Personal income tax
14,300+
Foreign licenses issued in 2024
2–4
Weeks typical setup timeline
  • 100% foreign ownership via MISA, no local sponsor required in most sectors
  • Access to the GCC's largest consumer market and economy
  • 780+ regional headquarters of global companies now based in Riyadh
  • Massive government infrastructure spend, NEOM, Red Sea Project, Qiddiya
  • Single MISA registration can cover multiple sectors and activities
  • Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements apply, local hiring quotas vary by sector

Important: Saudi Arabia requires Saudization compliance, a minimum percentage of Saudi nationals in your workforce, varying by sector and company size. Our team advises on Nitaqat requirements as part of the formation process.

Planning to set up in Saudi Arabia?
Talk to us, we'll guide you through MISA registration and beyond.
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Saudi Arabia Company Formation
02 · Saudi Arabia
Qatar Company Formation Doha
03 · Qatar
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Qatar

QFC · QFZ · Mainland · Tax Competitive

Qatar offers a stable, well-regulated business environment with multiple formation routes, each suited to different business types and market strategies. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) operates under English common law and is particularly attractive for service firms, consultancies, and financial services companies.

The Foreign Capital Investment Law of 2019 eliminated mandatory local partnerships for most sectors, and the QFC and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) both offer 100% foreign ownership with strong tax incentives.

Key Facts, 2026

10%
Corporate tax, mainland & QFC on Qatar-sourced income
0%
Corporate tax in QFZA free zones, up to 20 year holiday
100%
Foreign ownership in QFC, QFZ and approved sectors
8–12
Weeks typical mainland setup timeline
  • QFC, English common law framework, 100% ownership, ideal for professional services
  • QFZA, 0% corporate tax for up to 20 years, logistics, manufacturing, tech
  • No personal income tax and no VAT in Qatar
  • Full profit and capital repatriation with no currency controls
  • USD 1 billion Invest Qatar incentive programme, covers up to 40% of setup costs
  • Mainland LLC minimum capital: QAR 200,000 (~USD 55,000)

QFC vs QFZ: The QFC is an onshore jurisdiction applying a 10% tax rate, best for service firms wanting to operate in Qatar. The QFZA free zones offer 0% tax but are best suited for logistics, manufacturing, and tech with a regional/global focus.

Planning to set up in Qatar?
Talk to us, we'll identify the right zone and structure for your business.
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United Kingdom

Private Limited Company · Remote Formation · Global Credibility

A UK Limited Company (Ltd) offers something no other jurisdiction provides quite so cleanly — global credibility, a robust common law framework, and a formation process that can be completed entirely online in under 24 hours, from anywhere in the world, without visiting the UK once.

The UK imposes no residency requirements on directors or shareholders. A single person, based anywhere, can incorporate, own, and run a UK limited company. The "Ltd" designation carries significant weight with clients, banks, and investors internationally.

Key Facts — 2026

19–25%
Corporation tax — 19% up to £50k profit, 25% above £250k
24hrs
Standard Companies House incorporation time
100%
Foreign ownership — no local partner required
£90,000
VAT registration threshold — mandatory above this
  • 100% foreign ownership — no UK partner, sponsor, or local director required
  • Incorporated entirely online — no travel, no in-person meetings
  • UK registered office address required — virtual office fully satisfies this
  • Business bank accounts available remotely via Wise, Revolut, or Payoneer
  • Gateway to European and global markets
  • Identity verification now mandatory for directors — from November 2025

2026 Update: From November 2025, all UK company directors must complete identity verification with Companies House via GOV.UK One Login or an authorised provider. This is a straightforward digital process — we guide clients through it as part of the formation.

Planning to set up in the UK?
Talk to us — we'll have your Ltd company incorporated within 24 hours.
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UK Company Formation London
04 · United Kingdom

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