Offshore Company Re-domiciliation to RAK ICC
- Keep your company name
- Keep legal and banking history
- Continue as a going concern
3 Simple Steps
We offer change of domicile to RAK ICC as its registered agents in the following 3 simple steps:
Fill in our simple online form and start migration process.
We collect documents and complete the process.
We deliver new company documents to you.
Bank Accounts
We work closely with the following banks for opening bank accounts for our clients.
Pricing
These discounted packages for change of domicile are offered for a limited time.
- MOA and AOA
- Premium address in Dubai, Business Bay
- Resolution to appoint director(s)
- Dedicated agent for 1 year, until the next annual payment
*Yearly Fee from second year: AED 6,999 (govt. fee included)
Gold includes everything in Silver, plus:
- Professional assistance in bank account opening
- Share certificate(s) issued
- Dedicated company secretarial services
*Yearly Fee from second year: AED 6,999 (govt. fee included)
Platinum includes everything in Gold, plus:
- Company stamp
- Company letterhead
- Assigned premier service agent throughout the year who will respond to you with priority
*Yearly Fee from second year: AED 6,999 (govt. fee included)
We accept credit and debit card payments
The bank account opening is dependent on the personal profile of client and offshore company. There may be circumstances out of our control and the decision for bank account opening rests solely with the banks, which we would not be in a position to challenge.
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Process
Here is the process for changing the domicile of offshore company to RAK ICC and bank account opening.
Step 1 – We prepare your company documents
We will check the availability of your company name and prepare the required documents. We will also collect the relevant documents required by RAK ICC for the change of domicile.
Step 2 – You sign company documents
For UAE residents: You will need to visit our offices in Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to sign your company documents.
For non-UAE residents: We will prepare a specimen signature form which you will need to sign before a notary public in the country of your residence and return in original to us. All other company documents will need to be printed and signed by you at your office/home and returned to us in originals.
Step 3 – We change the domicile of your company
Regular requests: We will submit your company documents to RAK ICC for change of domicile for your company. The prescribed timeframe for the registration of RAK Offshore company is approximately five (5) working days.
Urgent requests: If you require urgent service, your company can be formed in one (1) working day with an additional fee of AED 1,700.
Your RAK Offshore Company Bank Account
If you wish us to open a corporate account for your company, we would be happy to provide you professional assistance for bank account opening with one (1) of the banks on our panel. We will provide all coordination and facilitation required for the bank account opening. The process of bank account opening may take between 5-15 working days or more depending on a case by case basis.
Checklist of Documents Required
PART A: LIST OF CONTINUATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Registered agent consent letter.
- Certified copy of certificate of incorporation or equivalent document.
- Certificate of good standing (current dated and required in original).
- The MOA and AOA as they would take effect on continuation in RAKC ICC.
- Evidence that laws of relevant jurisdiction allow continuation of company into RAK ICC. This usually comprises written confirmation from registrar that the applicant may continue into RAK ICC.
- Certificate of the Registered Agent or Directors of company that the application to continue and the proposed memorandum and articles have been approved by (a) a majority of the directors, shareholders or other persons who are charged with exercising the powers of the applicant and (b) the holders of any charges over the asset or shares of company.
- Certificate of the Registered Agent or Directors of company that the applicant is not disqualified from continuing into RAK ICC. These deal with the solvency of the applicant.
- Certificate of incumbency in respect of company or a certificate signed by a director attaching a certified copy of the current register of members and directors, including all such information as would be required to be kept by Registrar. This is required to be current dated and required in original.
- KYC information required for directors, shareholders.
Key Features
Here are some of the key features of RAK offshore companies
RAK ICC | RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC or RAKICC) is a Corporate Registry established in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. |
Type of Company | International business company that can carry out business internationally or act as a holding company. |
Information publishing and confidentiality | RAK ICC does not keep any public register relating to company shareholders or officers. This information is kept confidential in accordance with the applicable laws. |
Requirements for accounting | There are no accounting or reporting requirements for RAK offshore companies. |
Taxes | RAK offshore companies are exempt from all taxation in the United Arab Emirates. |
Laws | RAK ICC provides a modern offshore legislative framework. Basis of legislation is the UAE law. |
100% Ownership | 100% foreign ownership is permitted and there are no requirements for having UAE national as partner. |
Time zone | Convenient world time zone: GMT+4 |
Paid up capital requirement | No paid up capital requirement. |
Minimum directors/shareholders | RAK offshore company requires a minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder. |
Bearer shares | Not permitted. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to some of the most common questions related to RAK offshore companies.
- continues to exist under the same name
- maintains its identity and goodwill
- maintains its legal status
- maintains its banking history
- maintains its operational history and company records
- continues to operate as a going concern as before
- taking advantage of the UAE jurisdiction being ‘white listed’ with FATF and OECD
- avoiding blacklists being increasingly applied by EU and other jurisdictions
- taking advantage of ‘no’ taxation regime
- taking advantage of the double taxation agreements
- taking advantage of privacy provisions
- alignment of shareholder change with shareholder’s place of residence
- access specialist markets
- access better banking solutions
Government Departments
We can help you with the processes in the following government departments.