International Expansion Made Simple

Expanding overseas can open up incredible opportunities — but it also comes with new rules, markets, and challenges to navigate. Our international services remove the guesswork, giving you expert guidance and trusted local connections so you can launch and grow in new regions with confidence.

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United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is made up of seven Emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as its most prominent hubs. Known for its modern infrastructure, safety, and strong international connections, it has become a popular base for both businesses and families.

English is widely spoken, and the UAE is home to a diverse expatriate community, including many from the UK. Its location between Europe, Asia, and Africa makes it a convenient gateway for regional and global trade, while offering a high standard of living.

If you’re thinking about setting up a business, relocating, or securing the right visa, it’s important to understand the local regulations and processes. With over a decade of experience living and working in the UAE, our team can guide you through each step.

Our UAE Services

Business Licensing & Registration

We handle the entire setup process — from choosing the right business structure to securing your trade license. Whether you’re establishing a mainland, free zone, or offshore entity, we’ll make sure your company is registered correctly and compliantly.
Visa & Residency Services

From investor visas to employee work permits and family sponsorships, we manage the full process for you and your team. Whether you’re relocating key staff or bringing family members, we ensure visas are secured quickly so you can settle and focus on running your business in the UAE.
Banking & Operational Setup

We help you open a UAE business bank account, set up payment systems, and ensure you have the right operational infrastructure in place. This includes guidance on local compliance, accounting systems, and other essentials to get your business running smoothly from day one.

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FAQ’s

You can choose between Free Zone, Mainland, or Offshore company setups. Each has its own rules, benefits, and costs. We’ll guide you on the best structure based on your goals, industry, and ownership requirements.
Timelines vary depending on the license type, approvals needed, and jurisdiction. In most cases, company formation can be completed in 5–10 working days once all documents are ready.
Common requirements include passport copies, proof of address, business activity details, and in some cases, a business plan. We’ll provide you with a clear checklist and handle the submission process for you.
Yes — in many sectors and Free Zones, full foreign ownership is possible. For Mainland companies, rules now allow 100% ownership for many activities, but certain sectors may still require a local sponsor. We’ll confirm what applies to your business.
We can arrange investor visas, employment visas, and dependent visas for your family. Our team handles the full process — from application and medical tests to Emirates ID registration.
Yes. We work with trusted local and international banks to guide you through account opening, ensuring your paperwork meets requirements and reducing the risk of delays or rejections.

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What our clients say

Junaid - The Chamo Group

Khalil and the team have been brilliant. They’ve taken all the stress out of our accounts and VAT returns, and I actually understand my numbers now. If you’re looking for all round support, I cant recommend them enough.
Denise - Willow Aesthetics Clinics

We used ASK to incorporate the company, and have been using their management accounts service since, specifically with Kim, who has been fantastic! Everything runs smoothly and we are clear on our tax position.
Ben - Complete Tree Solutions

Straightforward advice with no jargon. We used their business planning service which has been invaluable for our growth - its like having our very own FD working with us for a fraction of the costs it would be to hire permanently.
Stephen - AI Consulting

Have been working with Khalil and team for a while now. They spotted tax reliefs I didn’t even know we could claim for. We ended up saving thousands! One of the best business decisions we’ve made.
James - Everyday People

They’re quick to respond, proactive with advice, and genuinely care about helping us grow. Helping us with our accounts, and setting us up for rolling out our first franchise. Worked with Kim, Sam and Khalil over the past two years.
Ed - Holden Solutions

The ASK team took over from our previous accountants who left us in a mess. Khalil and team sorted everything out -communication was clear from the start and throughout and they constantly go above and beyond expectations.
Robert - Smart Zone Security

Khalil has been our virtual CFO for a around a year - the business has come on leaps and bounds and we have just recently set up in the UAE - the teams experiences and can do attitude has really helped us grow to that next level.
Kristian - Extract Pro

Supported us through company set up, integration with Xero and developing our two year forecasts. The team are able to translate the numbers in a meaningful way - which really helps to focus on growth.