Uniwide

Uniwide Wide range of international corporate services. Business setup in 30+ jurisdictions. Offshore company formation. Accounting services.

Assistance in opening bank accounts. We are an international corporate services provider which specialises in the registration of companies in various jurisdictions, including the UAE, United Kingdom, Latvia, other European countries, Seychelles, BVI and other offshore zones, etc. We provide consultation, corporate and accounting services for companies in various jurisdictions, assistance in opening accounts in international banks and international tax planning support.

21/07/2026

UAE Free Zone vs Offshore: Which Company Structure is Right?

Confused by UAE corporate structures? Free zone companies operate within the UAE, require office space, and have profit taxation benefits. Offshore companies work exclusively outside the UAE, need no office, but both require audits to maintain 0% tax.

Audit obligations in the UAE arise independently under three separate regulatory frameworks, and an exemption under one ...
17/07/2026

Audit obligations in the UAE arise independently under three separate regulatory frameworks, and an exemption under one never guarantees an exemption under another.

We see companies assume that falling below a tax threshold removes the need for an audit. It does not. A business that is not subject to audit under the corporate tax law may still be required to undergo one under its free zone rules.

Free zone requirements vary materially. DMCC and JAFZA require audits regardless of revenue, while others apply thresholds based on turnover, shareholders or staff. Each case must be assessed under all three frameworks.

Read our full guide to understand where your audit obligations truly stand 👉

https://www.uniwide.com/audit-in-the-uae-when-is-it-mandatory-for-companies/

A double tax treaty on paper is not the same as a benefit you can actually claim.When we help clients structure cross-bo...
16/07/2026

A double tax treaty on paper is not the same as a benefit you can actually claim.

When we help clients structure cross-border payments, we look beyond whether a treaty simply exists.

To claim relief, the recipient must be the beneficial owner of the income – a proven tax resident with genuine functions and risks, not a company that merely forwards payments to a third country.

A recipient with no office, no staff and no real activity will be refused treaty benefits, leaving the source country free to assess additional tax and hold the payer liable.

We therefore build structures on sound commercial rationale, not tax outcomes alone.

Read the full piece for the wider factors we weigh when choosing a jurisdiction 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/choosing-the-right-jurisdiction-for-company-registration/

16/07/2026

Unlock UAE Business: Licenses Explained Simply

Explore the diverse business license types: commercial, industrial, service, and financial. Learn how a single license can cover multiple activities, and what the initial costs typically include.

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The UAE transfer pricing rules treat loans between related parties as a matter that must be handled with particular care...
15/07/2026

The UAE transfer pricing rules treat loans between related parties as a matter that must be handled with particular care.

Intra-group loans are among the highest-risk areas under the UAE transfer pricing rules. Even where a shareholder provides an interest-free loan to their own company, an arm's length interest rate must still be applied when calculating taxable income, with a notional interest adjustment made on a self-assessment basis.

There is a further trap. The Specific Interest Deduction Limitation Rule can deny a deduction even for market-rate debt where the loan funds dividends, capital returns or the acquisition of a related party. We help clients address these matters at the outset, rather than at the tax return stage.

Read our full overview of the UAE transfer pricing regime below 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/transfer-pricing-in-the-uae/

14/07/2026

UAE Free Zone 0% Tax Secret: Don’t Miss Out

Unlock 0% UAE tax: maintain substance, earn qualifying income, and manage non-qualifying revenue. Meet these key conditions or face 9% tax. Qualifying income includes free zone transactions, specific activities (manufacturing, trading), IP, and a 5% allowance.

A free zone licence in the UAE does not, on its own, secure the 0% corporate tax rate.The zero rate applies only to a Qu...
09/07/2026

A free zone licence in the UAE does not, on its own, secure the 0% corporate tax rate.

The zero rate applies only to a Qualifying Free Zone Person earning qualifying income, and the status is tested every year. Lose any one condition and profits are taxed at 9% on all income for that year and the following four years.

The de minimis rule matters here: at least 95% of revenue must be qualifying income. Even a modest mainland deal above the limit can quietly cancel the 0% rate, so upfront structuring and genuine substance are essential.

Read the full guide to see how the zone, licence and tax regime fit together 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/uae-free-zone-companies-in-2026-licences-tax-and-bank-accounts/

09/07/2026

Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Your Guide to Free Zones

Navigating Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s financial and trade zones like DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, and DMCC requires a strategic choice. Matching your business to the right zone, considering reputation and cost, is key for success.

A recent RAK ICC company formation showed us how a single, well-chosen vehicle can carry a cross-border share deal from ...
07/07/2026

A recent RAK ICC company formation showed us how a single, well-chosen vehicle can carry a cross-border share deal from start to finish.

A UAE client planned to buy shares in a foreign company and resell them to a buyer in another jurisdiction. We used a segregated RAK ICC company to ring-fence the transaction from day-to-day trading, holding the shares under a trust arrangement that split legal and beneficial ownership while keeping control transparent for compliance checks.

The exit deserved as much thought as the entry. We planned the wind-up in advance, so once settlement was through the structure was closed cleanly, with no lingering obligations, fees, or registry queries. The whole project took around two months.

Read the full case study to see how we structured the deal at each stage 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/rak-icc-company-formation-a-cross-border-deal-in-practice/

07/07/2026

UAE Free Zone Costs: Taxes, Visas & Hidden Fees Explained!

Setting up is just the start. Annual running costs for free zone companies include maintenance, free zone fees, visa renewals, bookkeeping, and audits. Discover the 3 key taxes: 0% corporate tax up to 375,000 AED, then 9%; 5% VAT (mandatory registration above 375,000 AED turnover); and excise tax on select goods.

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