Overview About RAKEZ Offshore Company
- Ras Al Khaimah Government introduced regulations in 2006 for offshore company formation inside RAKIA.
- In 2017, RAK FTZ and RAKIA merged to form a new entity RAKEZ.
- Currently it is known as RAKEZ authority.
- RAKEZ offshore maintains high reputation with international financial authorities.
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed.
- Bank account of an offshore company registered with RAKEZ can be opened in multi currencies.
- RAKEZ offshore company can only be registered through a registered agent.
- Annual audit of an account is not mandatory.
- RAKEZ offshore company is not allowed to rent an office location in UAE.
- RAKEZ offshore company cannot conduct banking and insurance business.
- RAKEZ offshore company is allowed to own real estate.
- RAKEZ offshore companies are allowed to own shares in onshore LLC.
- Names of shareholders and directors are not displayed on the public register.
- Since 2019, it is mandatory to submit ESR notification for all offshore companies as per Ministry of economy.
- Offshore company formation does not fall under VAT levied by the Government.
Key Benefits of Forming Offshore Company in Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) in Dubai
Asset protection
Succession planning
Privacy and Anonymity
Low operational cost
Operational bank account in multi-currency
Invoicing internationally for trading and services businesses
Owning freehold real estate in Dubai
Owning shares in Mainland LLC
Popular Business Activities in an Offshore Company Registered with JAFZA Dubai
Property holding
Asset or share holding
Investment holding in form of stocks, precious metals and funds
International trading
International consultancy services
Holding IP rights
Documents Required to Register Dubai Offshore Company
Passport copy
Utility bill clearly showing name and address not older than 90 days
Bank reference letter from any recognised bank or bank statement
CV for the share holder
Business plan
Duly filled in the application form
Any other compliance process adopted by an authority or registered agent
Minimum Legal Requirements for RAKEZ Offshore Company Registration in RAK
- Minimum one share holder is required.
- Corporate company can also be a share holder in an offshore company. However all attested documents are required for a foreign corporate company.
- Having director is must in an offshore company. Director names are not available in public domain.
- Appointment of secretary is must in JAFZA offshore.
- Share holders names are not available on public domain.
Special Note
- Passport copy
- Utility bill clearly showing name and address not older than 90 days
- Bank reference letter from any recognised bank or bank statement
- CV for the shareholder
- Business plan
- Duly filled in the application form
- Any other compliance process adopted by an authority or registered agent