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Ready-made shelf companies in UAE
We offer ready-made companies that can be purchased on the spot or remotely. Shelf companies are corporate entities that have been already registered with the UAE authorities. This means that as a company shareholder you will not have to go through the incorporation process and save a lot of time and effort. When you buy a ready-made company from us, formalities are kept to a minimum. This is a great solution if you want to start trading right away. Contact us for more details on shelf companies in UAE.
Types of Business License
The types of Business Licenses issued in Dubai and other emirates in United Arab Emirates (UAE) are professional, commercial, industrial and tourism. The professional license covers services offered by professionals, artisans and craftsmen; the commercial license covers all trading and commercial activities performed with an intention of making profit ; the industrial license covers all industrial and manufacturing activities. The tourism license covers all activities related to hospitality & tourism. The type of license depends on the business activity of the company or enterprise.
Jurisdiction of the Company
In UAE, a company can be formed in any of the following three jurisdictions: Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore. The licensing authority in mainland is the Department of Economic Development of the respective emirates. In Free Zones, the relevant Free Zone Authority will be the licensing authority and respective Offshore Authority in the case of Offshore jurisdiction.
Offshore Company
UAE Offshore company registration is a very popular method of doing business in the Middle East region. In UAE there are three offshore jurisdictions – Dubai (Jebel Ali Offshore Company), Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman. They offer similar services but serve different strategic goals of offshore company registration. The Jebel Ali Offshore Company is an International Business Crown/holds the only offshore vehicle that is permitted to own / hold real estate in the Emirate of Dubai. JAFZA Offshore operated under JAFZA Free zone.
The RAK Offshore and the RAK International Company (RAKICC) are International Business Companies. They provide a flexible and credible option for foreign investors to register an offshore company in UAE without the need to establish a physical presence in the UAE. RAKICC is also allowed to hold the freehold property in Dubai.
UAE Offshore companies offer the following benefits:
Legal Forms of Business
The common legal forms of business in Mainland, Free zone and Offshore formation in the UAE are:
Under Law of UAE, there are five types of business establishments applicable to foreign entities interested in establishing their presence in the UAE. UAE government has implemented wide range of economic and administrative policies which has made UAE an attractive business destination.
A company can create a permanent establishment, create an entity in any of the UAE free zone, enter into a commercial agency agreement, establish a branch office, create a civil company (currently possible to establish a company in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman).
No hidden fees. You provide a single payment that covers all expenses, we take care of the rest.
Company formation plus virtual office plus banking plus professional business advice.
Hundreds of satisfied customers can attest to our professionalism.
You do not have to travel if you don’t want to. The process can be carried out remotely.
We take care of all the formalities and prepare all documents necessary to start a business.
Just drop us an email or give us a call and we will send you short list of information that we need. After you provide it to us you can come anytime to proceed with the formalities.
A shelf company (also known as a ready-made company or an aged company) is a pre-registered legal entity that has been incorporated and maintained without conducting any business activity. Purchasing a shelf company in United Arab Emirates allows you to start business operations immediately, without waiting for the standard formation timeline of 2-5 business days.
ShelfCompanies24 offers the following types of ready-made companies in United Arab Emirates:
| Advantage | Details |
|---|---|
| Immediate availability | Start business operations within days, not weeks |
| Established history | Aged companies may have advantages for contracts and tenders |
| Clean and debt-free | All our shelf companies have never traded and carry no liabilities |
| Fully customizable | Change company name, directors, shareholders, registered address after purchase |
| Banking advantage | Some banks prefer companies with established registration dates |
For available companies, pricing, and further details, please contact our consultants.
A shelf company is a pre-registered UAE company that has been incorporated but never traded. It is ready for immediate purchase and transfer to a new owner.
The transfer of a shelf company in United Arab Emirates can typically be completed within a few business days after all documentation is provided.
Yes, all our shelf companies in United Arab Emirates are completely clean, debt-free, and have never conducted any business activity.
Yes, after purchasing a shelf company in United Arab Emirates you can change the company name, directors, shareholders, and registered address.
All our ready-made shelf companies in UAE are also referred to as off-the-shelf companies. These are fully registered, dormant companies with no liabilities, debts, or trading history — ready to be transferred to you immediately. Whether you call them shelf companies, ready-made companies, or off-the-shelf companies, the result is the same: a fast, clean company acquisition with full documentation and optional bank account opening.
Need a shelf company with a bank account already set up? ShelfCompanies24 can arrange corporate bank account opening alongside your shelf company acquisition in UAE. We work with reputable banks to provide multi-currency business accounts, online banking access, and payment processing capabilities. Learn more about bank accounts for UAE companies.