WHY GBC?
- THE GBC ADVANTAGE
- ELIGIBILITY
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- CONCIERGE SERVICE
- GBC COUNCIL
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THE GBC ADVANTAGE
Global Business Corporation Regulations create a new type of corporate structure called the Global Business Corporation entity designed for the unique needs of corporations. GBCs are limited companies governed by common law rules — modeled after English corporate laws.
A NEW CLASS OF
CORPORATE ENTITY
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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THE GBC ADVANTAGE
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GBC LICENSING, INCORPORATION, OR CONVERSION A COMPANY MUST:
Have a registered office incorporated in Jafza
Carry out the activities of global holding or management company headquarters
And satisfy an “economic substance” test relating to its activities in the UAE
TYPES OF ENTITIES
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Global Business Corporation Regulations 2019 and common law principles govern GBC entities.
STRUCTURED FOR
UNRIVALED POSSIBILITY
REGULATIONS INCLUDE:
Limited Shareholder liability
Single shareholder minimum
Board of directors management
Broad Activity Licenses
Economic Substance Requirement
Global Holding Company Activities
DIFC Court Dispute Resolution
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CONCIERGE SERVICES
GBC offers a full suite of concierge services to facilitate seamless incorporation and sustain
exponential growth.
EXCLUSIVE
BUSINESS INTERACTION
OUR CONCIERGE SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Collaborating with relevant government agencies/entities
Company incorporation, licensing, and VISAs
Serving as an agent for onshore branches
Collaborating with the Ministry of Finance to secure a Tax Residency Certificate
Organizing a GBC council that enables select companies to directly interact with Jafza management.
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GBC COUNCIL
The GBC Council will provide a forum for registered GBC companies to share collective insights, opportunities, and experience gleaned from doing business as GBC entities based in Dubai.
BUSINESS & INNOVATION
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
SHARED INSIGHT ON BUSINESS CHALLENGES
FORUM FOR GLOBAL CORPORATE DISCOURSE
NETWORK WITH OTHER DUBAI-BASED EXECUTIVES
Governing document (articles of association)
