What are the Office Requirements for a UAE Company?

According to UAE law, it is mandatory for all mainland and free zone companies to have a physical office. However, for offshore companies, it is not necessary. Though the cost of hiring an office is high, it still contributes well to the growth of your business, by giving you easy access to tax-free benefits and incentives offered by the UAE government to foreign investors. According to your budget and office requirements, you can select an office in different emirates of UAE for your company.

What type of office do you require?

The type of office you require depends on a number of factors such as where your company is registered whether it is a Freezone or mainland, do you require more space for expansion, the duration of your lease, etc. Listed below are the main office space options available in the UAE:

Serviced Offices

A serviced office is an office that is owned and managed by a third party. The major advantage of renting a serviced office is that you will get all required facilities so you can immediately occupy the space and the cost of all these facilities will be adjusted on a monthly rent. Serviced offices are ideal for those entrepreneurs who wish to operate outside a free zone. If you are planning to reduce your initial setup costs, it is the perfect choice.

Freezone Offices

If your business is registered in a free zone, these offices are the right choice for you. Most free zone offices require a minimum requirement of space according to the number of employees, nature of the activity, visa eligibility and licensing jurisdiction.

Onshore Offices

Many options are available for onshore offices, for example, mixed-use dwellings (buildings with residential and commercial tenants), shell and core offices (empty offices that require fitting and decoration) One of the major advantages of renting an onshore office is that you have a choice to negotiate your desired rental period, whereas serviced and free zone offices may require you to sign up a minimum duration of tenancy.

Corpin Consultants help entrepreneurs choose the ideal office setup for their business in mainland, freezone and onshore jurisdictions. Our experts help you select the right office according to your requirement and budget. Get in touch with us to know more.