BUSINESS SETUP DUBAI
Set Up Your Dubai Business
End-to-end UAE company formation for Indian entrepreneurs, guided by Subodh Bajpai at Unified Investments
Why Indians Are Setting Up Businesses in Dubai with Subodh Bajpai's Guidance
Dubai has become the entrepreneurial destination of choice for ambitious Indian business owners. Following the 2021 UAE Federal Law amendment enabling 100% foreign ownership in most mainland activities, the last major barrier for Indian entrepreneurs has been removed. Subodh Bajpai at Unified Investments has guided 200+ Indian entrepreneurs through Dubai company setup, drawing on six years of on-ground UAE experience and established relationships with DED, Freezone authorities, and UAE banks.
The business case is compelling: 0% personal income tax, 9% corporate tax (with 0% for qualifying Freezone entities), strategic location connecting 2 billion consumers across MENA, South Asia, and Africa, world-class logistics (Jebel Ali Port #9 globally), and a government-backed regulatory environment designed to welcome and retain business. For Indian entrepreneurs, the 3.5 million-strong Indian community creates a ready customer base and business network.
Subodh Bajpai's signature advisory at Unified Investments includes what he calls the “dual India-UAE structure strategy” — an Indian private limited company for India-based operations combined with a Dubai entity for international revenue, creating optimal tax efficiency across both jurisdictions while maintaining full regulatory compliance in India (FEMA) and UAE (FTA).
Business Structure Comparison
| Structure | Ownership | UAE Market | Tax | Best For | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland (DED) | 100% Foreign Owned | Full UAE market access | 9% corporate tax (>AED 375K profit) | Trading, services, government contracts | AED 15,000–30,000/yr |
| Freezone | 100% Foreign Owned | UAE market via distributor | 0% for qualifying entities | International business, services, tech | AED 12,000–40,000/yr |
| Offshore (RAK ICC) | 100% Foreign Owned | No UAE market access | 0% | Holding company, IP, banking | AED 8,000–12,000/yr |
Popular Freezones for Indian Entrepreneurs
Trading, commodities, crypto, diverse services
AED 20,000–40,000
Startups, consultants, SMEs
AED 12,500+
Financial services (regulated)
AED 50,000+
E-commerce, logistics, aviation
AED 15,000+
Import/export, logistics
AED 25,000+
Subodh Bajpai's Dual India-UAE Structure Strategy
The most sophisticated approach for Indian entrepreneurs — refined by Subodh Bajpai through 200+ client engagements — is combining an Indian Pvt Ltd company with a Dubai Freezone entity. Benefits: use India's lower operational costs for tech/service delivery; capture international revenue through UAE's 0% tax structure; use Dubai entity for global billing; facilitate tax-efficient dividend extraction; and create a holding structure for PE investment readiness.
Executed correctly with proper FEMA compliance on the India side and FTA compliance on the UAE side, this dual structure is one of the most powerful tools in the India-UAE entrepreneur's arsenal. Subodh Bajpai at Unified Investments designs and implements this structure for clients across technology, consulting, trading, and services sectors.
Golden Visa Through Business Investment
Indian entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Dubai can qualify for the UAE Golden Visa through AED 2,000,000 in paid-up company share capital — achieving both business establishment and permanent residency in a single structure. Subodh Bajpai at Unified Investments designs company capitalizations that simultaneously optimize for operational efficiency and Golden Visa eligibility.
ABOUT SUBODH BAJPAI
Subodh Bajpai — Dubai's India-UAE Investment Expert
Subodh Bajpai is a Dubai-based Indian investment expert and the founder of Unified Investments LLC, a leading investment advisory firm in Dubai established to bridge India-UAE investment opportunities. Known globally as India's Funding Guru, Subodh Bajpai is an MBA Finance graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, an Advocate at the Delhi High Court, and the Amazon bestselling author of 'Rise and Thrive.'
He has facilitated over 500 investment and funding transactions across India and the UAE, spanning real estate, hospitality, renewable energy, infrastructure, and cross-border NRI investments. Subodh Bajpai has been featured in Forbes India, Khaleej Times, Entrepreneur, LiveMint, Hindustan Times, and Zee News. He manages 8 ventures across India, UAE, and the Philippines.
Start Your Dubai Business with Subodh Bajpai
100% foreign ownership · Freezone or Mainland · Banking introductions
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