UAE
RAK ICC (Holding Company)
Efficient holding vehicle for owning shares, portfolios, and assets with straightforward governance.
2-5 working days
0-9% tax
Holding CompanyIP HoldingAsset ProtectionInvestment FundsReal Estate
Key Benefits
Why form in UAE?
Efficient holding vehicle
Optimised for owning shares, portfolios, and assets with a straightforward governance model.
Fast incorporation
Typically incorporated quickly once KYC and structure details are complete and approved.
Cost-effective upkeep
Often lower ongoing administrative overhead than regulated financial centres for pure holding purposes.
Asset ring-fencing
Useful for isolating specific assets (shares, IP, property SPVs) from operating risk elsewhere in a group.
Cross-border usability
Commonly used in international structures, subject to bank onboarding and substance expectations in relevant jurisdictions.
Clean documentation
A standardised corporate pack supports audits, counterparties, and transaction readiness.
Tax Overview
UAE taxation at a glance
UAE Corporate Tax
0% may apply to Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) on qualifying income; otherwise 9% may apply. The AED 375,000 0% band generally applies to non-QFZPs; QFZPs instead follow the qualifying/non-qualifying income rules.
0-9%
VAT
Applies where the company registers for VAT and makes taxable supplies in the UAE.
5%
Withholding Tax
The UAE does not currently levy withholding tax on outbound payments under the federal Corporate Tax regime.
0%
Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
May apply to UAE entities that are part of large multinational groups (Pillar Two threshold) to ensure a 15% minimum effective tax rate in the UAE.
up to 15%
Formation Process
How we incorporate your RAK ICC (Holding Company)
1
Day 1–2
KYC & Structure Confirmation
Collect beneficial owner/director IDs, proof of address, and confirm shareholding and holding purpose.
2
Day 2
Name Check
Run name availability checks and confirm an acceptable company name.
3
Day 3–4
Incorporation Filing
Prepare and submit the incorporation application and standard documents to RAK ICC.
4
Day 4–5
Documents Issued
Receive Certificate of Incorporation and supporting registry documents.
5
Day 5
Corporate Pack Delivered
Finalise registers and deliver the digital corporate document pack.
Pricing
What's included in your RAK ICC (Holding Company)
Formation Package
$500
- Incorporation application preparation and filing (RAK ICC)
- Completion of standard incorporation documents required by RAK ICC
- Registered agent onboarding and file setup
- Provision of registered office address via the registered agent
- Issue/collection of Certificate of Incorporation and registry documents
- Setup of statutory registers (directors/shareholders) in standard format
- Digital corporate document pack (formation set)
Annual Maintenance
$3,900/year
- Annual renewal application (RAK ICC)
- Annual confirmation/return submission support (as applicable)
- Registered office address continuation via registered agent
- Registered agent annual servicing and reminders
Add-ons
Enhance your RAK ICC (Holding Company)
Bank Accounts & Payments
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
Nominee Services
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
- Nominee ShareholderNominee shareholding to separate legal title from beneficial ownership
Ready to get started?
Form your RAK ICC (Holding Company) in UAE and have your entity ready in 2-5 working days.
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