Dubai offers exceptional tax benefits and global reach but setting up correctly is crucial.
We specialise in UK–UAE business structuring that is tax-efficient, compliant, and aligned with HMRC rules.
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive from UK businesses looking to expand to the UAE along with our expert answers:
Q1: How long does it take to set up a company in Dubai?
Typically 7 to 14 working days once we’ve completed the tax and structure review.
Before any setup begins, we review your UK group structure, ownership, and cross-border activities to ensure the UAE entity will work from both a regulatory and tax standpoint.
Q2: What’s the process to set up and how do you do it differently?
We use a 3-step tax-led approach:
- UK–UAE Tax & Structure Assessment
We assess your UK tax position, profit repatriation needs and identify risks like Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) exposure or transfer pricing triggers. - Entity Setup & Licensing
We register your company in the correct Free Zone or structure (FZE, FZCO, LLC, branch, holding company), matched to your business activity and sector. - Post-Setup Compliance & Advisory
We provide UAE accounting, tax registration (including VAT and corporate tax), and intercompany documentation (transfer pricing) so your structure remains audit-ready.
Q3: Why set up with Q, not a setup agent?
We focus on:
- Tax efficiency
- HMRC compliance
- Transfer pricing
- Ongoing reporting & dual-jurisdiction accounting
We’re ACCA Chartered, UAE and UK-based practice. We structure companies with long-term strategy in mind not just short-term setup.
Ready to Build a Tax-Efficient UK–UAE Structure?
Let’s discuss your goals, review your UK obligations, and design a structure that works — from day one.
