Service:
Company Formation & Corporate Structuring
Client:
Private Investor (Europe)
Duration:
6–12 months
Date:
Aug 27, 2025
Complex Ownership Goals Requiring a Compliant, Tax-Aligned Framework
The client needed a secure and compliant holding structure to consolidate international assets while benefiting from UAE foreign-ownership rules, favorable tax treatment, and long-term residency options. They required a structure that aligned with cross-border regulations, minimized risk, and ensured clarity across ownership, governance, and reporting.
Building a Legally Sound Holding Structure With Regulatory Alignment
1. Strategic Assessment & Jurisdiction Selection
Evaluated Free Zone vs Mainland options for optimal ownership rights.
Ensured the structure met compliance, substance, and governance requirements.
2. Legal & Corporate Structuring
Established a UAE holding entity with full foreign ownership.
Ensured alignment with applicable corporate, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
Structured governance to support long-term asset protection and clarity.
3. Cross-Border Tax Positioning
Positioned the entity to benefit from Double Taxation Agreements (where applicable).
Ensured the structure met substance requirements to maintain tax-efficient status.
4. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Prepared all corporate documents, resolutions, and filings.
Ensured compliance with Free Zone regulations, ESR, and reporting obligations.
A Secure, Compliant, and Long-Term Holding Structure
100% foreign ownership secured under UAE law.
Fully compliant governance framework aligned with long-term regulatory expectations.
Optimized cross-border positioning through DTA-aligned structuring.
Risk-reduced asset protection via a transparent and legally sound framework.
Long-term stability with clear reporting and governance pathways.
“Our experience with Adelberg & Partner was exceptional. They provided absolute clarity around ownership, governance, and compliance, and designed a structure that perfectly aligned with our international objectives. Every step was handled discreetly and professionally, and we now have a secure, long-term holding framework we can build upon.”
Mike Scott
CEO, Tech
