WhatsApp quoteAn Offshore Company is a non-resident company that cannot trade inside the UAE but can hold assets and trade internationally. No office, no visas, no audit for most applicants and a registered agent to manage filings. GoldenKey registers Offshore Companys in the Ajman and IFZA offshore registries, and this page explains when the structure is the right choice.
Where to register an Offshore Company
Offshore Companys are registered in the Ajman and IFZA offshore registries. Choose a jurisdiction below for live prices and the exact requirements.
Ajman OffshoreHow it is formed
Step 1Structure and name
We agree the shareholders, directors and share capital and reserve a name with the Offshore Company registry.
Step 2Documents and KYC
You provide passport copies, proof of address and a short description of the company's purpose; GoldenKey completes the registry's KYC forms. If the authority raises a query on setting up an Offshore Company at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Incorporation
The registry issues the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and share certificates, in most cases within 5 business days.
Step 4Banking and maintenance
We introduce banks that accept Offshore Company structures and put the annual renewal in our compliance diary. For setting up an Offshore Company, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Indicative pricing
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Annual renewal | AED 6,000 |
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of setting up an Offshore Company predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for setting up an Offshore Company and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, our quotations for setting up an Offshore Company list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Just as important, most of our Offshore Company customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
In our experience, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for setting up an Offshore Company, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Who should choose a Offshore Company?
A non-resident company that cannot trade inside the UAE but can hold assets and trade internationally. It suits founders who need no office, no visas, no audit in most cases and a registered agent to manage filings.
Can a Offshore Company be owned 100% by foreigners?
Yes in free zones and offshore registries, and for most mainland activities since the 2021 reforms.
Can I change from a Offshore Company to another structure later?
Yes. GoldenKey handles conversions, additions of shareholders and new entities when a business outgrows its original structure.
