Indian founders incorporating in Dubai need more than a trade licence. Map mainland vs free zone, FTA VAT, corporate tax registration, books, and India DTAA/FEMA on one calendar — without guessing published rates from blogs.
Licence day is not compliance day
Many Indian founders celebrate the trade licence and then discover banking, VAT, corporate tax, ESR/UBO, visas, and India remittance rules on separate tracks. The Dubai desk is built so those tracks stay on one file.
Use official sources for numbers
UAE tax parameters change through FTA circulars. PJRJ helps you operationalise the checklist and filings; always verify current rates and thresholds on official FTA and ministry pages before you decide pricing or cash forecasts.
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Quick answers
Direct answers to common questions on this topic.
We point founders to official FTA publications for current rates and thresholds. Blog posts stay checklist-focused so outdated unofficial rates are not repeated.
No. Free-zone status changes some conditions but does not automatically erase VAT or corporate tax duties. Confirm your licence and supply profile with advisors.
A Delhi or Gurgaon partner coordinates company setup, VAT, corporate tax, accounting, and India–UAE work with UAE partners for local filings.
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