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Company setup in DUQE, Dubai

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Terms days

This company can engage in the operating websites acting as portals on the Internet, via PCs and digital devices, to link buyers and sellers as well as services providers and users together to make deals. The activity can also include listing sellers' products and hotel rates for online shopping and hotel reservations by travelers. The role of such firms is limited to brokerage, excluding the finalization of transactions between the parties involved.

About the company's activities

Types of activities

The following business activity has been selected for the DUQE company setup:

Portal (6312004). Includes firms operating websites that act as portals to the internet, via PCs and digital devices, to link buyers and sellers as well as services providers and users together to make deals, it also involves listing sellers’ products as well as hotel rates to make consumers shop online and travelers to make hotel reservations, the role of such firms is restricted to brokerage only apart from finalizing the transactions between said parties.

The company can engage in up to three business activity types from "Information Technology" industry group under the same license without additional fees.

Additional External Regulator Approvals

No additional approvals are required to register a company conducting this business activity.

Share Capital Requirements

The minimum share capital required for DUQE company is AED 50,000. Its contribution is optional.

If a sole shareholder plans to obtain an Investor visa, his/her share in the share capital must be AED 100,000.
If there are two or more shareholders, each must have a share in the share capital of at least AED 50,000.

Company name requirments

Must not violate the country laws or contain words that are obscene, indecent or generally offensive
Must not contain the names of Allah, Buddha or God, or any other religious terminology
Must not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
Must not be identical or similar to local/global brands or registered trademarks
Must not contain geographical names, such as the names of emirates, cities, countries and other landmarks
Must not contain the names of local/international religious, political or governmental organizations
Must correspond to the company’s business activities

Bank Account

Entrepreneurs can open corporate accounts in traditional banks with physical branches, as well as in digital banks and payment systems.

When choosing a bank to open a corporate account, consider the following: service level, fees, available currencies, online banking performance, bank reputation, as well as other conditions that may be important for your business.

Successfully opening a corporate bank account requires a well-prepared documentation package, which may vary depending on the specific requirements of each bank. Documents submitted incorrectly or incompletely may negatively affect the bank's final decision in processing the application.

About Jurisdiction

Name and Description

Title: Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone
Description:
DUQE (Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone) is a free economic zone (free zone) established in 2022 in the Emirate of Dubai, located aboard the famous cruise liner Queen Elizabeth 2. Its location on the ship provides a unique and prestigious business environment, associated with high standards of quality and innovation. The free zone is owned by the government entity Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), which is responsible for overseeing and regulating ports, customs, and free economic zones.

DUQE specializes in trade, logistics, and professional services. Companies registered in DUQE are permitted to conduct business within the free zone and beyond the UAE.

DUQE issues the following types of business licenses:
- Commercial (wholesale and retail trade)
- Professional (provision of services).
With its modern and creative business center, DUQE serves as an ideal launchpad for both new entrepreneurs and experienced business owners.

Tax regime and income management

The UAE has several taxes and fees that regulate the financial activities of both legal entities and individuals. Below are the main ones.
1. Value Added Tax (VAT)
  - Since January 1, 2018, the UAE has implemented a VAT rate of 5%, which applies to most goods and services and is charged to companies operating within the country, except for those registered in designated zones.
  - A Designated Zone is a territory within a free zone that is treated as outside the UAE for tax purposes, allowing goods to be exempt from taxation, provided certain criteria are met. The main taxation rules in Designated Zones are as follows:
  - For local companies and those registered in Non-Designated Zones (free zones not included in the Designated Zones list), the standard tax rules set forth in the Federal Decree-Law on VAT apply.
2. Corporate Tax
  - As of June 1, 2023, the UAE has introduced a corporate tax at a rate of 9%, levied on the taxable net profit of companies with income exceeding AED 375,000.
  - A 0% rate is applied to taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000.
  - Charitable, non-profit organizations and medical institutions are fully exempt from corporate tax.
3. Excise Tax
  - Since October 1, 2017, the UAE has introduced an excise tax aimed at reducing the consumption of harmful products and funding healthcare initiatives. The tax applies to alcohol, tobacco products, and beverages containing added sugar, including energy drinks and carbonated beverages.Excise tax rates vary depending on the product category:
  - Companies dealing with excise goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), submit monthly declarations, and maintain records. Excise tax is paid upon the import, production, or release of goods for consumption in the UAE.
4. Customs Duties
  - Custom duties in the UAE are applied to most imported goods at a standard rate of 5% of the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF). Exceptions include certain categories of goods, such as medicines and food products, which may be exempt from duties or subject to a reduced rate.
  - Goods imported into UAE free zones are generally not subject to customs duties as long as they remain within these zones. However, when such goods are transferred to the UAE mainland, standard duties apply.
5. Personal Income Tax
  - In the UAE, personal income is not subject to taxation.
  - UAE citizens and residents are exempt from paying taxes on their personal income, including salaries, interest, dividends, inheritances, gifts, luxury goods, and capital gains.
6. Local Taxes and Fees
  - Individual emirates may impose specific local taxes and fees in line with their economic and social needs. These taxes and fees are aimed at supporting public services and implementing infrastructure projects.

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