Investment and Holding Company Setup in the UAE
Holding and investment companies can be set up offshore, in a free zone or on the mainland, and regulated financial activities need approval from the relevant regulator.
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What to know about Investment & Holding
Offshore holding
For holding shares and assets without trading in the UAE.
Free zone holding
Some free zones license holding companies.
Regulated activities
Investment management and similar activities need regulator approval.
Banking and tax
We advise on banking and tax position.
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How to get started with Maven&
Free consultation
We review your goals, activity and budget.
Plan and quote
We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.
Prepare documents
We list and prepare the documents you need.
Apply
We submit the application and handle follow-ups.
Launch and support
We support visas, banking, accounting and compliance after launch.
What to prepare
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
- A short description of your business activity and plans
- Copy of the trade licence and incorporation documents, if the company already exists
- Details of how many visas or team members you plan to have
- Anything else we ask for once we understand your case
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- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for Investment & Holding
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
Connected services
Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
- Business setup FAQs
Investment & Holding: frequently asked questions
Offshore or free zone are common. It depends on assets, banking and tax.
Regulated activities need regulator approval. We check your plans.
Treatment depends on structure and income. We advise with your tax adviser.
Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.
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