Offshore LTD Company in the UAE

An Offshore LTD Company is incorporated in specialised offshore jurisdictions of the UAE (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore, Ajman Offshore) under a Common Law framework. This structure is ideal for asset holding, group holdings, estate planning and cross-border operations — provided there is no commercial activity inside the UAE.

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Why choose a UAE Offshore LTD

0% corporate tax (when there is no activity in the UAE).
Optimal for holding international assets and companies.
Suitable for holdings, trusts and estate planning.
RAK ICC — flexible and widely used jurisdiction.
JAFZA Offshore — the only offshore vehicle permitted to own real estate in Dubai.
Confidentiality and a simple corporate structure.
No office premises or employees required.

Key characteristics

Parameter	Description
Legal system	Common Law (English law)
Legal form	Limited Company (LTD)
Jurisdictions	RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore, Ajman Offshore
Taxation	0% (no local activity)
Share capital	Usually not required
Reporting	Audit mandatory for RAK ICC (since 2023)
Incorporation	Only via an accredited registered agent
Activity in the UAE	❌ Prohibited — holding/ownership only (no onshore/FZ trading)

Common use cases

Ownership of international subsidiaries and branches.
Holding structures and asset protection.
Estate planning via Trusts / Foundations.
Purchasing property in Dubai (through JAFZA Offshore).
Cross-border settlements and operations outside the UAE.

Main offshore jurisdictions in the UAE

Jurisdiction	Authority	Highlights
RAK ICC	RAK International Corporate Centre	Audit mandatory since 2023; flexible and popular
JAFZA Offshore	Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority	Permitted to own real estate in Dubai
Ajman Offshore	Ajman Free Zone Authority	Straightforward setup and minimal requirements

Want to register a UAE Offshore LTD?

MIRAD will incorporate your offshore company in RAK ICC, JAFZA or Ajman Offshore with full compliance, asset-protection planning and banking support.

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MIRAD services

Accredited agent for RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore and Ajman Offshore.
Document preparation: MoA, resolutions, UBO, KYC, certificates.
Online filing and end-to-end application tracking.
ESR, AML and FATCA compliance advisory.
Assistance with opening international bank accounts.
Guidance on ownership structure, confidentiality and tax status.

Important to know

“Ltd” is an informal descriptor. In the UAE, the official legal forms are LLC or FZ-LLC. Constitutional documents and trade licences/licences always state the legally registered name. Misuse may lead to registrar rejection or legal risk.

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