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Company setup in IFZA, Dubai

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This company can engage in the offering specialized services to patients seeking medical treatments in UAE, or act as health tourism provider for patients intend to obtain these services abroad. The activity can also include contacting hospitals and healthcare providers, coordinating with health insurance providers, handling visas and travel issues, provision of logistical information, such as accommodation, ground transportation, expected duration of stay and cost of treatments, it also involves handling non-medical barriers that hinder patients’ treatments, such as cost and health insurance problems, as well as other administrative issues.

About the company's activities

Types of activities

For setup of a company in IFZA in the field of medical treatment facilitation services, the following business activity has been chosen:

Medical Treatment Facilitation Services (8299007). Includes offices which offer specialized services to patients seeking medical treatments in UAE, or act as health tourism provider for patients intend to obtain these services abroad, it involves contacting hospitals and healthcare providers, coordinating with health insurance providers, handling visas and travel issues, provision of logistical information, such as accommodation, ground transportation, expected duration of stay and cost of treatments, it also involves handling non-medical barriers that hinder patients’ treatments, such as cost and health insurance problems, as well as other administrative issues.

The company can choose up to 3 types of business activities under one license without additional fees.

Additional External Regulator Approvals

As part of the company registration process with this business activity, no additional approvals are required.

Share Capital Requirements

The minimum share capital requirement for IFZA companies is AED 10,000, its contribution is optional.
If the shareholder plans to obtain an investor visa, the shareholder's share in the share capital should be at least AED 48,000.

Company name requirments

May contain the name of a shareholder
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 begin with words, such as "International", "Middle East", "Global", "Universal", or their equivalents in other languages
Must not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
Must not be identical or similar to local/global brands or registered trademarks
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: International Free Zone Authority
Description:
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is a free economic zone (free zone) established in 2017 and located in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. Through its partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis, IFZA provides entrepreneurs with unique opportunities, combining flexible business conditions and access to modern infrastructure. This free zone was created to attract small and medium-sized enterprises as well as international companies that require simple and cost-effective options for entering the UAE market.

The free zone offers extensive office solutions, including virtual offices, co-working spaces, and physical offices, allowing businesses to flexibly scale and adapt as they grow. IFZA supports a wide range of sectors, including trade, professional services, and technology, offering optimal conditions for effective business development. Businesses registered in IFZA are permitted to operate both within the free zone and beyond the UAE.

IFZA issues the following types of business licenses:
- Commercial (wholesale and retail trade)
- Professional (provision of services)
IFZA supports companies at every stage of development—from launch to expansion—by providing resources for long-term growth and strengthening competitive advantages. These opportunities create a favorable environment for international expansion and sustainable business success.

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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