UAE
United Arab Emirates
Mainland, free zone and offshore companies, with support on residence visas, bank account applications and Corporate Tax registration from the start.
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Where should your company be?
A side-by-side view of the seven jurisdictions we support, from an Indian founder's point of view.
| Jurisdiction | Typical use | Headline tax | Treaty with India | Key annual compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Trading, services, regional HQ, relocation | 0% up to AED 375,000; 9% above (QFZP 0% on qualifying income) | DTAA, CEPA, BIT | CT and VAT returns, UBO register, audit for QFZP |
| Saudi Arabia | Projects, distribution, Saudi market | 20% income tax on foreign share; 2.5% Zakat on Saudi/GCC share | DTAA | Annual CR confirmation, tax/Zakat and VAT returns, Nitaqat |
| Hong Kong | Asia trade and sourcing | 8.25% / 16.5% two-tier, territorial | DTA | Audit, profits tax return, annual return |
| US LLC | US clients, SaaS, e-commerce | Federal tax on effectively connected income; state fees | DTAA | Form 5472 / pro forma 1120, state annual tax or report |
| BVI | International holding (NRIs, Indian companies), joint ventures | No tax on profits or gains | TIEA only | Annual return to agent, economic substance, Registry filings |
| Panama | Latin America, foundations | Territorial; from FY 2027, substance requirements for foreign passive income of multinational-group entities | None | Franchise tax, accounting records to resident agent |
| Seychelles | International trading; holding for NRIs and Indian companies | Territorial business tax | TIEA only | Accounting records in Seychelles, BO register |
Summary only, as at 8 October 2026. Every jurisdiction has conditions and exceptions — see each page and its sources. For resident Indians, the ODI conditions in India apply in every case: read the ODI & FEMA guide.
KSA
Saudi Arabia
Investor registration under the 2025 Investment Law, commercial registration, and tax, Zakat and Saudization planning.
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Hong Kong
A Cap. 622 private company with a territorial two-tier profits tax, often used for Asia-facing trade.
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United States (LLC)
Delaware or Wyoming LLC with EIN, registered agent and the annual Form 5472 filing handled.
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British Virgin Islands
A BVI Business Company with economic substance, beneficial ownership and annual return compliance.
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Panama
Sociedad Anónima or Private Interest Foundation, with resident agent and accounting-record compliance.
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Seychelles
An International Business Company with accounting records kept in Seychelles under the 2021 rules and a beneficial ownership register.
Explore →Three questions that decide the answer
Where are your customers? If they are in the Gulf, a UAE or Saudi entity usually wins; for US platforms and clients, a US LLC; for Asian supply chains, Hong Kong.
Do you need residence, staff or a local bank? The UAE and Saudi Arabia offer residence visas linked to the company; the other jurisdictions generally do not.
Who is investing — a resident individual, an NRI or an Indian company? India's Overseas Investment Rules treat each differently. Resident individuals can invest only in operating businesses without controlled subsidiaries — that generally rules out a pure holding company for a resident individual.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general information and knowledge purposes only, as at 8 October 2026. It does not constitute legal, tax, FEMA or other professional advice. Requirements differ by activity and change from time to time; please speak to us before acting on your specific case.
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