Business DevelopmentAE
United Arab Emirates
Free zone or mainland company
- 100% foreign ownership
- Corporate tax: 0% up to AED 375,000 of profit, 9% above
- Investor visa and residence through the company
Glovista · International company formation
International Company Formation
We handle company formation, bank accounts, visas, accounting and tax registrations in 14 jurisdictions across the Gulf, Europe, Asia and the Americas, with Dubai as our home base. We help you choose the right jurisdiction for your business model.
14jurisdictions
12+years of experience
DXB · ISTteams on both ends
Jurisdictions
Where can you set up your company?
Each jurisdiction has its own rules on tax, ownership, banking and visas. The summaries below are a first comparison; we confirm the right structure for you in a first consultation.
SA
Saudi Arabia
Limited company or branch with an investment licence (MISA)
- 100% foreign ownership in many sectors
- The largest Gulf market; note the regional HQ rule for government contracts
- VAT 15%
QA
Qatar
Limited company or Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) company
- 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, subject to approval
- Corporate tax 10%
- Opportunities in infrastructure, energy and services
US
United States
LLC or corporation (Delaware, Wyoming, Florida and other states)
- Rules and fees vary by state
- Federal tax ID (EIN) and bank account support
- A common structure for e-commerce and the US market
HK
Hong Kong
Private limited company
- Profits tax: 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million, 16.5% above
- Only Hong Kong-sourced profits are taxed
- A common hub for trade with Asia
SG
Singapore
Private limited company (Pte. Ltd.)
- Corporate tax 17%
- At least one locally resident director required
- A regional hub for Southeast Asia
GB
United Kingdom
Private limited company (Ltd)
- Fast online incorporation
- Corporate tax: 25% main rate, 19% on small profits
- A trusted structure for Europe and Commonwealth markets
EE
Estonia
Digital private limited company (OÜ) through e-Residency
- Set up and run the company remotely
- No corporate tax until profits are distributed
- Suited to digital service and software companies in the EU
CY
Cyprus
Limited company and bank account
- A competitive tax environment within the EU
- Common for holding and trading companies
- Bank account and accounting support
ME
Montenegro
Limited liability company (DOO)
- Euro economy, close to EU membership
- Corporate tax 9–15% depending on profit
- Free trade agreement with Türkiye
AL
Albania
Limited liability company (SHPK)
- Quick, low-cost setup
- Manufacturing, services and tourism investment in the Balkans
- EU candidate country
KY
Cayman Islands
Offshore company
- Fund and holding structures
- Economic substance rules apply
- Opening a bank account can be harder
BS
Bahamas
Offshore company
- Holding and asset management structures
- Economic substance rules apply
- Detailed banking and compliance checks
PA
Panama
Offshore company or foundation
- Territorial tax system
- Can be used for trade with Latin America
- Compliance and banking requirements have tightened
Scope
What we handle
- Choice of jurisdiction and company type
- Company registration and licences
- Bank account opening
- Investor, employee and residence visas
- Corporate tax and VAT registration
- Accounting, tax returns and audit
- Office, store and warehouse setup
- Trademark registration and trade licences
- Post-setup operations and staffing support
Good to know
Before you decide
- Check with a tax adviser how a company abroad affects your tax position at home, including place of management, controlled foreign company rules and profit transfers.
- Banks require evidence of real business activity and the source of funds before opening an account.
- Economic substance and information-exchange rules for offshore structures have tightened; structures set up only for tax advantages carry risk.
Consultation
We listen to your business model, target market and budget.
Jurisdiction
We recommend the country and company type that fit your tax, banking and visa needs.
Formation
We prepare the documents and complete registration and licences.
Bank and visas
We handle the bank account, tax registrations and visas.
Where should you set up?
Tell us about your business model and target market. We will send a first assessment and a cost proposal for the right jurisdiction and company type.
Tax rates and rules are for general information and may change; current as of October 2026. Always take advice for your specific situation.