Empowering Your Business Journey in the Middle East

Setting up a company in the UAE can be complex — we make it simple.
Zurich Wealth provides expert, end-to-end support for businesses establishing a presence across Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore jurisdictions. Our team offers clear, dependable guidance through every stage, managing licensing, documentation, and banking requirements with care and precision.
We support company formations in leading Free Zones including DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai South, and SHAMS, as well as Offshore structures through JAFZA Offshore and RAK ICC — each selected to suit your specific business goals.
With the UAE offering a stable, tax-efficient and business-friendly environment, Zurich Wealth ensures your entry into the market is not only seamless, but built on a foundation of compliance, clarity, and long-term success.

Navigating VAT regulations in the UAE requires accuracy, consistency, and a deep understanding of Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements. At Zurich Wealth, we support businesses in meeting their VAT obligations with precision and peace of mind.

Whether you're newly registered or an established entity, we handle the full VAT filing process — from record-keeping and return preparation to submission and advisory on payments or refunds. Our team ensures that your financial records are compliant, deadlines are met, and risks of penalties are minimised.

We also offer support for voluntary disclosures, clarifications, and representation in case of FTA enquiries. Our approach is proactive, confidential, and tailored to your business structure and industry.

With changing regulations and strict reporting standards, partnering with a knowledgeable and reliable advisor is key. Zurich Wealth delivers clear, compliant VAT solutions — so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Opening a corporate bank account in the UAE is essential for smooth business operations, yet often one of the most complex steps in setting up. At Zurich Wealth, we simplify the process by guiding you through every stage — from selecting the right bank to preparing documentation and meeting compliance requirements.

We work with leading local and international banks, including Emirates NBD, ADCB, RAKBANK, and HSBC, ensuring alignment with your company’s structure and business activity. Our services include pre-qualification, document review, bank introductions, and ongoing follow-up until the account is successfully opened.

Whether you’re a startup, Free Zone entity, or international firm, our team ensures your application is complete, compliant, and presented professionally — reducing delays, rejections, and uncertainty.

With Zurich Wealth, you gain a trusted partner who ensures your banking setup is efficient, compliant, and tailored for growth.

Our Audit & Compliance service seamlessly integrates operational efficiency with regulatory adherence to enhance your organization's performance and safeguard its integrity. Through internal operational audits, we assess your day-to-day processes, responsibilities, tools, and workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and unclear roles. This enables you to streamline operations, enhance employee productivity, and align your activities with strategic objectives. Simultaneously, our compliance reviews ensure that your operations adhere to both internal policies and external regulations, safeguarding your organization against potential risks and penalties. By integrating these two activities, we provide a holistic service that not only optimizes your operations but also fortifies your compliance framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. This dual approach empowers your organization to operate efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.

Our PRO Services act as your official liaison with UAE government authorities, seamlessly managing visa applications, Trade License renewals, document attestations, and administrative clearances. From investor, employee, spouse, or dependent visas through to labour cards, Emirates ID issuance, and visa cancellations, we navigate MOHRE, GDRFA and related immigration departments efficiently. You benefit from timely approvals and full visa lifecycle tracking via our secure client portal. We handle trade licence modifications—including activity changes, quota updates and municipal approvals—ensuring you stay compliant and avoid renewal penalties. Our document support includes certified legal translations, notarisation, and attestation across government and embassy channels. With accurate record-keeping, proactive reminders, and transparent timelines, we eliminate administrative burden, avoid fines, and safeguard your business continuity. Outsource PRO coordination to us and free your team to focus on what matters

Our Regulatory Advisory service equips businesses with clear expertise to navigate the evolving UAE compliance framework—whether you operate under DIFC, ADGM, or mainland jurisdiction. We support licence applications, compliance planning, and governance reforms that adhere to AML/CFT, UBO filing, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), and corporate tax protocols. Through structured assessments, we evaluate gaps in your existing risk controls and help implement policies aligned with international standards. For regulated sectors—such as fintech or financial services—we provide ongoing oversight, regulatory update monitoring, and training for executive teams. Backed by frameworks established under ADGM’s CSP licensing process and regulatory guidance in regulatory compliance consulting, we transform complex obligations into structured compliance roadmaps. Our approach empowers businesses to remain audit-ready, regulation-aligned, and resilient as UAE legislation continues to evolve.

Our Secretary & Governance Services ensure your business maintains flawless corporate structure, statutory compliance, and governance readiness. We manage all essential secretarial duties drafting board and shareholder meeting agendas, resolutions, and meticulously maintained minutes. We update statutory registers, prepare and file corporate changes such as capital amendments, director or shareholder transfers, and liaise with authorities to submit meetings, filings, and disclosures accurately and on time. Through structured governance support, we cultivate transparency and accountability across your board and stakeholder groups, ensuring adherence to UAE regulations, Commercial Companies Law requirements, and industry best practice. Our team also ensures compliance with Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), UBO disclosures, and Annual General Meeting (AGM) protocols where required. Secure digital document storage, proactive reminders, and responsive advisory services mean you remain audit-ready and protecte

Our Trademark & Intellectual Property Services deliver robust protection and strategic value for your brand in the UAE and beyond. We begin with a formal trademark clearance check using the UAE Ministry of Economy’s registry to ensure your proposed mark is distinctive and registrable. Once cleared, we manage the entire registration process online—from dual-language application filing and publication to the 30-day opposition window and final certificate issuance, valid for 10 years under Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 For global protection, we advise on international filings under the Madrid Protocol, granting unified trademark coverage through WIPO’s centralized system. After registration, we support licensing agreements, handle opposition or cancellation challenges, and issue renewal notifications. If enforcement is needed, we provide guidance on infringer response. Complementing legal services, we help shape your brand’s visual identity through logo development, style guidelines, and tone-of-voice strat

We help businesses build compelling, credible brands from the ground up. Our branding support services cover name development, brand strategy, visual identity, and messaging ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. Whether you're launching a new venture or repositioning an existing entity, we guide you through every step of the branding process. From logo design and typography to tone of voice and market positioning, we create cohesive brand frameworks that resonate with your target audience. We also support brand protection through trademark guidance and ensure your branding aligns with regulatory and cultural standards in the UAE and beyond. By translating your vision into a clear, professional identity, we enable your brand to stand out, build trust, and scale confidently. Our approach is consultative and collaborative, tailored to suit businesses across sectors from startups and SMEs to multinational groups entering new markets.

We provide strategic assessments to determine the feasibility and commercial potential of your business idea within the UAE and wider GCC markets. Our market viability studies analyse demand, competition, pricing dynamics, legal frameworks, and operational barriers to entry. Whether you're launching a new product, entering a new market, or planning expansion, we deliver data-backed insights to support informed decision-making. We evaluate local consumer behaviour, market saturation, regulatory constraints, and potential partnerships to help you validate assumptions and reduce risk. Our assessments also consider business model alignment, cost structures, and scalability within regional economic conditions. Tailored to your sector and strategic goals, our approach ensures you understand the practical realities of operating in the Middle East—enabling you to invest with clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge.

We provide end-to-end accounting and statutory compliance support tailored to UAE regulatory standards. Our services include bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, periodic management reports, and compliance filings in line with FTA and Ministry of Economy requirements. We help businesses maintain clean, audit-ready records and ensure timely submission of VAT returns, ESR notifications, UBO declarations, and corporate tax filings. Whether you're a startup or an established entity, our experts manage your financial obligations with accuracy and transparency. We stay current with evolving legislation to minimise risk, avoid penalties, and maintain good standing with authorities. Our solutions are scalable, cloud-based, and designed to integrate with your internal processes—giving you clarity, control, and peace of mind over your financial reporting and statutory duties.