Set up in Dubai.
Or bring your UAE business to India.
We handle both, end to end.
Indian business expanding to Dubai or the UAE? We handle your company formation, corporate tax, VAT, and bank account. UAE company entering India? We set up your subsidiary, GST, FEMA, and transfer pricing. One CA-backed team. Both jurisdictions.
Expanding your UAE business into India?
We handle the registration, compliance, and tax obligations of your Indian entity, so you can enter the Indian market without the regulatory maze.
We assess your business model and recommend the right Indian entity type: Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Branch Office, or Liaison Office, along with the appropriate FDI route (Automatic vs. Government approval).
We file all documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA): DIN, DSC, Name Reservation, SPICe+ form, MoA, AoA. Your Indian company is registered end-to-end.
All inward FDI from the UAE must be reported to the RBI. We file your FC-GPR for UAE inward investment, maintain FEMA compliance records, and set you up for the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA).
We register your Indian entity for GST, PAN, and TAN. We also liaise with Indian banks for your current account opening, a process notorious for delays we know how to navigate.
Monthly GST returns, quarterly TDS filings, annual ROC returns, transfer pricing documentation, and board meeting compliance. We run the full compliance calendar so nothing slips.
WOS, Branch Office, or Liaison Office with MCA, RBI, and all required authorities. FDI documentation for UAE investors included.
FC-GPR filings for UAE inward investment, Annual Return on FLA, inward remittance compliance, and ongoing FEMA advisory.
GST registration from day one, monthly GSTR-1/3B, annual reconciliation, and refund handling.
TDS on salaries and vendor payments, Form 24Q/26Q, Form 16 issuance, and full payroll processing.
Form 3CEB, benchmarking study, TP policy documentation, and support for scrutiny assessments.
MGT-7, AOC-4, board meeting minutes, statutory registers, and secretarial compliance.
Launching your Indian business in Dubai?
We set up your UAE entity, handle corporate tax and VAT registration, and manage the India-side compliance for outbound investment, all from one team that understands both jurisdictions.
Free Zone vs Mainland vs DMCC: the decision impacts your costs, visa quota, trading rights, and long-term plans. We walk you through the trade-offs based on your specific business activity.
We handle your trade license application, visa establishment card, initial approvals, and MOA. Whether you choose DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, or a DED mainland license, we manage the entire process.
We register your entity with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for the 9% corporate tax regime applicable from June 2023. We ensure your tax periods, exemptions, and filing obligations are set up correctly.
We guide you through opening a UAE business bank account with Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, or other banks. We prepare your documentation and manage the compliance requirements banks demand.
Investing from India into a UAE entity requires RBI compliance under the Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) framework. We handle Form ODI, FEMA filings, and Annual Performance Reports (APR).
Formation in DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, or DED Mainland. Trade license, visa establishment card, and MOA included.
FTA registration for the 9% corporate tax. Annual return filing, transfer pricing, and qualifying free zone income advisory.
Mandatory VAT registration, quarterly return filing, input tax credit management, and FTA compliance.
Documentation prep and liaison for Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, and other UAE banks. Compliance-ready packages.
RBI Form ODI, FEMA filings for outbound investment to UAE, and Annual Performance Report (APR) submissions.
Structure your income to avoid double taxation under the India-UAE treaty. Residency, WHT, and credit planning.
Free Zone or Mainland? We'll help you decide.
The right choice depends on your business activity, target market, and growth plans.
Free Zone Company
The popular choice for tech companies, consultants, e-commerce businesses, and international traders who want quick setup, full ownership, and potential tax benefits.
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership
- ✓ No corporate tax on qualifying income
- ✓ Quick setup (3–7 days)
- ✓ Repatriation of profits
- ✗ Cannot trade directly in UAE mainland
- ✗ Limited to activities in license
Mainland Company
The right structure for businesses that need full UAE market access, government contract eligibility, and maximum flexibility in business activities across all Emirates.
- ✓ Trade anywhere in UAE
- ✓ Can bid for government contracts
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership (since 2021)
- ✓ More flexibility in business activities
- ✗ More regulatory requirements
- ✗ Higher setup costs
Not sure which is right for you? Book a Discovery Call. We'll recommend the right structure for your specific situation.
Tailored packages for every stage.
Final quote confirmed after your consultation.
- ✓ Indian subsidiary incorporation (WOS)
- ✓ DIN + DSC for 2 directors
- ✓ MCA filing (SPICe+, MoA, AoA)
- ✓ PAN + TAN registration
- ✓ GST registration
- ✓ Registered office assistance
- ✗ RBI / FEMA filing
- ✗ Bank account coordination
- ✗ Ongoing compliance
- ✓ Everything in Registration
- ✓ FC-GPR & RBI / FEMA filing
- ✓ Bank account coordination
- ✓ FEMA compliance memo
- ✓ Transfer pricing advisory (year 1)
- ✓ Annual FLA return (first year)
- ✗ Monthly ongoing compliance
- ✓ Monthly GST returns (GSTR-1 + 3B)
- ✓ TDS filing (quarterly)
- ✓ Annual ROC returns (MGT-7 + AOC-4)
- ✓ Board meeting compliance
- ✓ Annual FLA return (RBI)
- ✓ Transfer pricing documentation
- ✓ Dedicated relationship manager
- ✓ Free Zone or Mainland formation
- ✓ Trade license application
- ✓ Visa establishment card
- ✓ MOA & initial approvals
- ✓ Corporate tax registration (FTA)
- ✓ UAE bank account guidance
- ✗ VAT registration (charged separately)
- ✗ India ODI / FEMA compliance
- ✓ Everything in UAE Formation
- ✓ FEMA ODI registration (India)
- ✓ India LRS documentation
- ✓ DTAA residency & structure advisory
- ✓ UAE bank account guidance
- ✗ Annual UAE/India compliance
- ✓ UAE corporate tax return filing
- ✓ VAT return filing (quarterly)
- ✓ Trade license renewal coordination
- ✓ India APR & ODI annual compliance
- ✓ DTAA planning update
- ✓ Priority email support
Government fees, visa costs, and free zone authority charges are additional and vary by jurisdiction. Final pricing confirmed after your consultation.
Questions we get asked all the time.
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In most cases, yes. Many free zones allow remote incorporation with notarized documents. However, some steps like bank account opening and Emirates ID may require a short visit. We guide you on exactly when physical presence is needed.
The UAE introduced a 9% federal corporate tax on net profits exceeding AED 375,000, effective from June 2023. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can enjoy a 0% rate on qualifying income, provided they meet substance requirements and do not elect to be taxed. We help you structure for maximum benefit.
Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), you can remit up to $250,000 per year. For direct ODI (Overseas Direct Investment), RBI filings under the new ODI rules are required. We handle Form ODI, APR, and all FEMA compliance.
The India-UAE Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement prevents income from being taxed in both countries. It provides reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties. We structure your cross-border flows to maximize treaty benefits.
Free Zones offer speed, 100% ownership, and potential tax benefits, but restrict mainland trading. Mainland gives you full UAE market access and government contract eligibility. The right choice depends on your business activity, client base, and growth plans. We advise based on your specific situation.
Typically 4–6 weeks for full setup: company incorporation (2–3 weeks), followed by GST, PAN, TAN registrations (1–2 weeks). Timeline varies slightly based on state of incorporation and MCA workload.
Yes, through dividend declarations or intercompany service fees, subject to WHT (Withholding Tax) and FEMA compliance. Under the India-UAE DTAA, dividend WHT is typically 10%. We structure these flows to minimise tax leakage.
UAE companies must file annual corporate tax returns with the FTA, maintain proper accounting records, file VAT returns (if registered), renew trade licenses annually, and comply with Economic Substance Regulations if applicable. We manage the full compliance calendar.
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- Clear scope and pricing before you commit
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