Business setup / Sector guide
Holding & Structuring business setup in the UAE
Holding companies own shares and assets rather than trade. The structure is chosen for ownership, financing, succession and tax position, so the jurisdiction depends on banking, treaty access and how the group will be governed.
What usually decides approvals
Holding vehicles are generally restricted from operating activity. Corporate tax registration and economic substance assessments apply.
Activities in this sector
Holding Company
Holding shares, real assets or intellectual property rather than trading, typically used for group structuring and succession planning.