Corporate Structuring Services

At Consult Kumar, we specialize in corporate structuring solutions to help businesses optimize their legal and operational frameworks. Our expertise ensures that companies achieve their strategic objectives while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and minimizing risks.

With a deep understanding of applicable legislation and its practical interpretation by government authorities, we devise and implement structures that align with business goals and regulatory requirements. 

Our established relationships with licensing bodies further facilitate the acceptance of our corporate structures, particularly for businesses aiming to attract and sustain foreign investment.

We enable our clients to focus on growth, knowing their corporate framework is robust, flexible, and tailored to support short-, medium-, and long-term objectives.

Key Aspects of Corporate Structuring

Business Entity Selection

Choosing the right business entity is fundamental to corporate structuring. Common structures include:

  • Sole proprietorships
  • Partnerships
  • Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
  • Corporations (S corporations and C corporations)
  • Specialized entities like Limited Partnerships (LPs) and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)

Each entity type has unique implications for liability, taxation, and management.

Need help choosing the right entity? Schedule a consultation!

Legal Structure

The legal framework defines the relationships and responsibilities among business owners, shareholders, and stakeholders. It includes:

  • Partnership agreements
  • Corporate bylaws
  • Operating agreements for LLCs

Tax Considerations

Effective corporate structuring incorporates tax planning strategies to optimize tax liability. Different structures impact how income, losses, and deductions are reported and taxed.

Ownership and Equity Structure

Determining ownership allocation among founders, partners, or shareholders is critical. We assist in structuring shares, ownership units, and equity distribution.

Governance and Management

A well-defined governance structure ensures clarity in decision-making. Our services include:

  • Appointing directors, officers, and managers
  • Defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making protocols

Liability Protection

Limited liability structures, such as LLCs and corporations, safeguard personal assets from business liabilities, a key consideration for businesses in high-risk industries.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

We ensure that businesses remain compliant with:

  • Local, state, and federal regulations
  • Industry-specific licensing and permitting requirements

Exit Strategies

Corporate structuring also includes planning for:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business succession and ownership transitions

Capital Structure and Funding

We help businesses allocate capital efficiently, determining the right balance between equity and debt financing.

International Expansion

For businesses operating across borders, our services cover:

  • Offshore entity structuring
  • Tax treaties and cross-border regulations
  • Compliance with international business laws

Asset Protection

Corporate structuring can include strategies to protect valuable assets and shield personal wealth from business liabilities.

Employee Benefits and Compensation

Developing structured employee benefits programs enhances talent retention and business stability.

Intellectual Property and Licensing

We assist businesses with valuable intellectual assets in structuring ownership and licensing agreements to ensure protection and revenue generation.

Expert Guidance for Strategic Business Structuring

Choosing the right corporate structure has a long-term liability, taxation, and governance implications. At Consult Kumar, we provide tailored advisory services to ensure businesses make informed decisions that align with their goals.

Talk to Our Experts

Our team of experienced business consultants is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of corporate structuring. Whether you are launching a new venture, restructuring an existing business, or expanding internationally, we provide strategic guidance to set you up for success.

Let’s build a strong foundation for your business. Get in touch today!

FAQs

How to apply for UAE resident visa?
Residence Visa in the UAE can be obtained through multiple ways such as applying for a job, purchasing a property, getting sponsored by the spouse, opening a company, and applying for the freelance permit.

How to apply for spouse and dependent visa?
After the principal owner of the company has successfully gotten his/her UAE resident visa along with Emirates ID card, you may proceed with applying for your spouse and kid’s visa

Can I apply for all dependents visas?
Yes, you can apply for all dependents visa, subject to the rules of the Emirate from where your visa is from, if it is a Freezone based UAE resident visa then it is as per each Freezones regulation

What about sponsoring domestic help and or driver?
In some cases, it is limited to only applying for domestic helper’s visa, in Mainland company ownership, applicant can expect to process all kinds of visa requirement subject to both immigration and labor approval

Can I transfer visa from one Emirate to another?
Transfer of visa between Emirate is not allowed, you may hold visa between job or company in Dubai Mainland

FAQs

ConsultKumar advises all its clients to reach out to us with your query as rules and regulations may have changed at the time of you reading this information.

Call us on 050 6577025 / 050 5527930 or email us help@consultkumar.com or you may chat with us on whatsapp. We will be sure to address your queries within 1 hour.

Is there a fee to open a Bank account in UAE?
To open a bank account there is no fee, each bank operating in the UAE have different requirements to provide you with a bank account which may either be in the form of maintaining a minimum average balance from AED 10,000 – AED 200,000 a month, to Zero or less than AED 10,000 average balance however the bank would charge you monthly rental and or all other services may come at a fee.

Bank account opening for a Mainland vs Freezone is there a difference?
Yes, Mainland company will find it easier to open bank account due to inherent stronger compliance of a Mainland firm. It must be noted bank account processing is at the discretion of the bank and its internal compliance regulation.

Companies operating in Freezone such as JAFZA, DAFZA, KIZAD, ADAFTZ, DSOA, DMCC, DIC, DIP, DMC, SAIFZONE, Ajman Freezone can find it easier to open bank account however subject to all other bank requirements are fulfilled by the applicant.

Can a non-resident open a company and personal bank account in UAE?
Yes, subject to banks required documentation are in proper order.

What are the documents required to open Bank account in UAE?
In general bank requires all owner(s) to be present at time of bank opening.

License, Memorandum and Articles document, a genuine lease agreement, off late having a virtual desk and or flexi desk in a freezone deters banks from offering banking services. Besides incorporation document banks will also require each shareholder(s) personal documents such as passport copies, residence visa page, emirates ID document, proof of residence in some case, providing a business plan, turnover declaration, names of suppliers and customers for establishing references, if you are new entity in UAE then your home country documents such as proof of address, bank reference letter, your personal CV or that of all partners.

Why some Freezone company have difficulty in opening Bank Account in UAE?
Some Freezone provide with lease agreement which is Flexi, virtual or smart desk, in such case banks find it difficult to establish physical location of the client’s company, therefore it is essential to understand banking standard requirements in UAE before opening a trade license. There are new digital banking products offered by leading national banks in UAE such as Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAK, ADIB, ADCB for new start-ups this can address the issue in bank account rejection. (if the rejection is based on individual compliance then you must approach the said Bank for clarification)

Can I open Bank account of a UAE company outside of UAE?
Yes, ConsultKumar provides service of opening bank account outside of UAE, in legitimate and internationally recognized jurisdiction with strong banking structure. In some case we provide this service without having to travel for bank account opening.

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