Holding Company Structure
Own everything through one clean structure — dividends, exits and inheritance planned.
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0% on qualifying dividends
Succession-ready
Free zone or offshore
GoldenKey feefrom AED 14,500Govt fees as noted
Documents5 itemswe check them first
Process4 stepsone consultant
Best forFounders with 2+ companies
Who this is for
One company that owns your UAE and foreign businesses, property and investments — tax-efficient and succession-ready.
Founders with 2+ companies
Investors in property and startups
Families planning succession
Groups preparing for investment or exit
What we do for you
Everything included in the GoldenKey fee — you send documents, we do the rest.
Structure chart and tax memo
Holding company incorporation
Share transfers of existing companies
Shareholder agreement template
Corporate tax registration of the group
Will it work for me? 3 taps, no form
Answer the questions and see the realistic outcome before you spend anything.
Your options
Compared on what actually matters. Hover a card for details; the recommended option is marked.
Free zone holding
- From
- AED 14,500
- Owns UAE companies
- Yes
- Owns property
- Some zones
- Visa
- Yes
Offshore holding
- From
- AED 9,500
- Owns UAE companies
- Yes
- Owns property
- RAK ICC / JAFZA
- Visa
- No
Documents you’ll need
Send scans on WhatsApp — we check them before anything is submitted.
- Passport copy (valid 6+ months) of all owners
- Licences and MoAs of companies to be held
- Property title deeds (if any)
- Current group chart
- Latest financials of each company
Missing something? Most documents can be arranged by GoldenKey (attestation, translation, Ejari, business plan).
How it works
Every step with its usual time. One consultant from start to finish.
- 1
Design1 week
Chart, tax memo and costs in writing.
- 2
Incorporate1–2 weeks
Holding company licence.
- 3
Transfer shares2–4 weeks
Share transfers at each authority.
- 4
Register1 week
Corporate tax group, bank account.
Why applications get rejected — and the fix
The problems we see most, and what we do about them before you apply.
Why choose GoldenKey
Ajman Free Zone registered, in-depth UAE knowledge
Most files move the same day
No hidden fees — every price in writing
From first message to completion, on WhatsApp
Pricing
Live from GoldenKey’s price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Structure design + first holding company. Subsidiaries quoted separately.
- Structure chart and tax memo
- Holding company incorporation
- Share transfers of existing companies
- Shareholder agreement template
- Corporate tax registration of the group
Frequently asked questions
Does the holding pay corporate tax?
Dividends and capital gains from qualifying shareholdings are exempt; other income is taxed normally.
Can I add partners later?
Yes, via share allotment; the shareholder agreement sets the rules.
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