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Holding Company in the UAE

A strategic tool for asset protection, investment management, and estate planning. A holding company in the UAE is not a separate legal entity form, but its purpose: it does not conduct operational business but owns other companies, shares, real estate, intellectual property, or financial assets.

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Why Holdings are Created

FunctionExamples of Use
Owning Companies100% participation in FZ-LLC, LLC or foreign structures
Asset ManagementYachts, IP, real estate, trademarks, investment portfolios
Centralization of ControlFinance, lawyers, accountants of the group — in one center
Estate PlanningSimplified transfer of shares, protection from legal risks
Capital ProtectionRemoving assets from operational risks, offshore shell

Where to Establish a Holding Company in the UAE

JurisdictionFormFeatures
MainlandLLCHolding license from DED, ownership of onshore companies
Free ZonesFZ-LLCSHAMS, DMCC, RAKEZ etc. — for owning FZ companies
RAK ICCLTDOffshore holding — ownership of assets, IP, trusts
DIFC / ADGMSPV / LTDInvestment funds, private equity, family holdings

Legal Features

  • Limited liability legal entity.
  • Can own assets in the UAE and abroad.
  • Does not conduct trading or service activities directly.
  • ESR reports and UBO declaration are mandatory.
  • Corporate tax 9% if threshold AED 375,000 is exceeded.
  • In offshore zones no office is needed, only a registered address.
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Examples of Structures

  1. International Investor → RAK ICC LTD Holding → owns Dubai FZ-LLC + apartments through JAFZA Offshore + shares in a fund.
  2. Family Holding → ADGM SPV (Holding) → owns corporate structures, properties in the EU, intellectual property.

What MIRAD Does

  • Select the optimal jurisdiction and form.
  • Register a company with a “Holding Company” license.
  • Set up the structure: founders, shares, agreements.
  • Submit ESR, UBO, Tax reporting.
  • Assist with international structuring and asset protection.
  • Support bank opening and compliance.

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