Legal · Corporate structuring
Corporate Structuring in the UAE
The right structure protects your assets, keeps you compliant and makes growth, investment and exit easier.
Holding structuresShareholder agreementsGroup restructuring
Overview
Structure first, then scale
Many founders start with a single licence and later discover they need a holding company, a second jurisdiction or investor-ready documents. Restructuring later is slower and more expensive than getting it right at the start.
We design structures that combine mainland, free zone, offshore and international entities where needed, with clear shareholder agreements and governance, taking corporate tax and banking into account.
What you get
What we cover
Holding companies
Separate ownership from operations.
Shareholder agreements
Rights, exits, vesting and deadlock rules.
Branches & subsidiaries
Expand across emirates and abroad.
Group restructuring
Mergers, transfers and reorganisations.
Investor readiness
Clean cap tables and documents for funding.
Tax alignment
Structures reviewed alongside corporate tax rules.
How it works
Our approach
01
Discovery
Your goals, shareholders, assets and markets.
02
Design
Options compared on control, cost, tax and risk.
03
Implementation
Entities formed and agreements drafted.
04
Maintenance
Annual reviews as your group evolves.
Checklist
What to prepare
- Current licences and constitutional documents
- Shareholder register and cap table
- Group chart (if any)
- Business plan or growth goals
- Existing agreements with partners
- Latest financial statements
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Starting estimate in AED. A specialist confirms your exact quote within one working day.
Do I need a holding company?
If you have several businesses, outside investors or significant assets, a holding company can simplify control, risk and future exits.
Which jurisdiction is best for a holding company?
ADGM, DIFC, certain free zones and offshore registries are common choices, depending on your needs and banking.
Can you restructure an existing company?
Yes. We plan share transfers, new entities and licence amendments to minimise disruption.
Is legal advice included?
Legal advice and documents are provided by licensed legal partners, coordinated by us.
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