Why Dubai?
To be a bridge between the world and Japan
For the Middle East and the world.
We will respond to any request for Japanese food, products, services and technology.
For Japanese companies
We handle everything from starting a business in Dubai to expanding sales channels and sales overseas and business support.
About Dubai
It is an image of doing business in Hawaii. It is like Waikiki in Hawaii, where you can do business while being at a resort.
Free Zone
Onshore free zones
Most free zones fall into the Onshore Free Zone category, which allows you to conduct business in other free zones in the UAE, as well as in and outside the UAE.
Advantages
- Can be established with 100% foreign capital.
- Exemption from corporate and personal income tax
- 100% exemption from import and export taxes
- Logistical advantages (proximity to airports and ports)
- Exemption from VAT in designated free zones
- Capital and profits can be repatriated
- Quick licensing and business set-up possible
- Single window clearance for administrative tasks
- Infrastructure facilities are always available
Disadvantages
- Activities are limited in each free zone
- Local activities need to go through a local agency
- Availability of facilities is limited in each free zone
- Visa allocation is always limited to a specific number
- Difficulties in contracting with government agencies
Offshore free zones
Can be established as an investment company in commercial and residential property in the UAE. Licensing is currently only available in the JAFZA, RAK ICC and Ajman Free zones; business activities can only be carried out outside the UAE and shares in UAE mainland and free zone companies can be acquired.
Benefits
- No corporate tax
- No need to deploy personnel
- Privacy and credibility preserved
- Can invest in onshore companies and real estate
- Can be established with 100% foreign capital
- 100% profits can be repatriated
Disadvantages
- Activities can only be carried out outside the UAE
- No visa provided
- Difficult to open a bank account
- Companies can only be established through registered agents
Mainland
Business zones where companies can be established in the UAE
There are two types of business zones in the UAE where business entities can be established: mainland and free zones.
Mainland
Mainland is a business zone for companies that have offices and are registered on the mainland and are permitted to do business with other entities on the UAE mainland, including government companies, as well as with non-UAE entities. Advantages and disadvantages of establishing a company in the Mainland include
Advantages
- No minimum capital required to establish a company
- Ability to freely conduct trade and commercial activities with other Mainland companies present in the UAE
- Ability to engage in more business options as opposed to free zone companies
- Can set up offices anywhere in the UAE
- Can freely undertake work from the private and public sectors in the UAE (free zone companies are prohibited from carrying out government projects and are only permitted to engage in private commercial activities)
- No cap on the number of visas that can be issued under a Mainland trade licence. However, suitability depends on the size of the office
- Permitted to repatriate 100% of capital and profits without foreign currency restrictions
Disadvantages
- Corporate income tax 9%.
- 5% consumption tax
- UAE national sponsorship is mandatory for all licences
- For LLC companies, a minimum 51% share of the company must be held by UAE nationals
- Various departments are involved in the approval of licences and the relevant department needs to be approached for each approval
Climate
Dubai is sunny most of the year and the weather does not dampen your spirits. The sun makes you feel very healthy.
Mar-May
The temperature is getting warmer and warmer, but it's great for sea sports and activities!
Set-Nov
Temperatures settle down and it's the best time to enter the season. Great for sea sports and activities.
Jun-aug
It's quite hot, and locals cope in different ways, working mornings and evenings and taking the day off. The population is also reduced as families with children leave Dubai for abroad. However, hotels and other services are cheaper, and travel and other activities are financially beneficial.
Dec-Feb
It gets a bit colder and it is a bit chilly to go in the pools and the sea. There are more clouds and it rains on some days.
Public safety
Very safe. Basically Dubai is open until about 1am, including malls, and there are lots of children. It is hot during the day, so it is open late at night. It is that safe and secure. However, scammers have recently entered the city, so it is advisable to be careful about internet-related matters.
Schools
There are schools from many different countries to choose from. They are international, including British and American schools. There is a wide range, including baccalaureate education. The average annual cost is just under 2 million. Of course, Japanese schools are also available.
Business
Dubai is a hub, so if you sell in Dubai, you will naturally be more likely to sell in other countries. Dubai has a 60% Indian population, which makes it easier to reach the world's largest population of 1.5 billion people. There are also 3.8 billion people, half the world's population, within an eight-hour radius. It is hard to imagine because of its distance from Japan, but it is a very important place. There are also many advantages, such as the lack of Japanese products, which can lead to first mover advantage.
Taxes
There are only three taxes in Dubai Corporate tax: 9% (from June 2023) only if sales exceed 12 million Consumption tax: 5% (refundable if traveling) Customs duty: 5% (0% if not sold within uae) As there is no inheritance tax or income tax like in Japan, recently there has been an increase in the number of people buying real estate as an inheritance for their children. As there is no inheritance tax or income tax like in Japan, more and more people are buying property as an inheritance for their children these days. If you want to know more, please contact us.