The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven Emirates consisting of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The UAE was formed in 1971 and has since become an established business hub for investments into the Middle East and Africa.
To establish a company in the UAE there are three primary options available – onshore, one of the many free zones in the UAE or offshore.