
WHY A GBC?
- THE GBC ADVANTAGE
- ELIGIBILITY
- CONCIERGE SERVICE
- GBC COUNCIL
- OPERATING MODEL OPTIMIZED
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THE GBC ADVANTAGE
Global Business Corporation Regulations create a new type of corporate entity called a Global Business Corporation that is designed for the unique needs of multinational corporations. GBCs are limited companies that are registered in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai and administered under the Global Business Corporation Regulations (2021) which are modelled after common law.

A GBC entity can…
Achieve tax residency status in its first year
* Terms & Conditions apply
Enjoy VAT-free premises leases within the Jebel Ali Free Zone area
Leverage the GBC Concierge Service
Set up a branch or representative office onshore in the UAE
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ELIGIBILITY
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GBC LICENSING, INCORPORATION, OR CONVERSION A COMPANY MUST:
Have its global headquarters located outside the UAE
Operate in a growing and strategically important industry
Have strategies for international market growth or operational transformation
TYPES OF ENTITIES
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CONCIERGE SERVICES
GBCs benefit from a comprehensive suite of services provided by a dedicated customer service team to facilitate incorporation, immigration, licensing and other corporate secretarial and compliance matters
DEDICATED
BUSINESS SUPPORT

OUR CONCIERGE SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Interfacing with relevant government bodies and entities
Company incorporation, licensing, and VISAs
Onshore Dubai branch registration and agency services.
Interfacing with the Ministry of Finance on Tax Residency Certificate matters
A GBC council that enables select companies to directly interact with Jafza management and each other.
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GBC COUNCIL
Be part of an interactive and innovative community of world-leading companies and brands that collaborate to address business challenges, opportunities and risks in the region and beyond
BUSINESS & INNOVATION
LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
SHARED INSIGHT ON BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND OPPERTUNITIES
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION, SOLUTIONING AND ALLIANCES
NETWORK WITH OTHER DUBAI-BASED EXECUTIVES
BE PART OF SHAPING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND ECOSYSTEM
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OPERATING MODEL OPTIMISED
Redefine the art-of-the possible for international operating model design by exploring how a GBC can help your company unlock value for all business stakeholders in a dynamic and evolving ecosystem of trade enablers, customers and suppliers
STRUCTURED FOR
UNRIVALED POSSIBILITY

International trade and total landed cost optimisation
Strategic alliances with key customers, suppliers and trade enablers
Enabling asset-light and other capital improvement and allocation strategies
Operating cost improvements including rent and utilities, labour and travel
Architecting integrated and innovated tax-effective operating models
Enhanced data, business intelligence and management decision-making