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<p>In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world&rsquo;s key hubs for <strong>private wealth management and international wealth structuring</strong>.</p>

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<p>RAKEZ is not just another free zone in the UAE and not simply a &ldquo;cheap company registration option.&rdquo; Its strength lies elsewhere: it combines licensing flexibility, operational infrastructure, and an industrial-logistics orientation, which many more &ldquo;office-focused&rdquo; jurisdictions often lack.</p>

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<p>The introduction of <strong>corporate tax UAE</strong> has significantly changed the architecture of international tax planning for companies operating in the region.</p>

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<p>In 2026, company ownership in the UAE is no longer just a wording in a license and not simply &ldquo;who signs the documents.&rdquo; It is what you can prove: who controls the company, who receives the economic benefit, who makes decisions, and who stands behind the risks.</p>

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Since 1 June 2023, the United Arab Emirates has operated under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. By 2026, this regime has become fully embedded in banking, investment, and compliance practice.

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<p>In 2026, company registration in Dubai has ceased to be a complicated procedure.</p> <p>Free Zone and Mainland jurisdictions offer standardized processes, fixed license packages, and predictable timelines.</p>

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<p>With the introduction of corporate tax in the United Arab Emirates, the general rate for most companies has been set at nine percent. At the same time, the legislation provides for the possibility of applying a zero percent rate to qualifying income of companies established in free economic zones.</p>

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<p>In 2026, registering a company in the UAE can be done efficiently. However, if the objective is a business sale, attracting an investor, a partial founder exit, or creating a holding structure for M&amp;A, &ldquo;quick registration&rdquo; almost always results in having to rebuild what should have been structured correctly from the outset during the due diligence stage.</p>

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<p>In 2026, holding structures in the UAE are used far more frequently than five years ago. However, the mere registration of a holding company does not automatically create advantages.</p>

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<p>Режим Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), введённый в 2019 году как инструмент противодействия искусственным структурам и &laquo;пустым компаниям&raquo;, формально прекратил применение для финансовых периодов, заканчивающихся после 31 декабря 2022 года.</p>