Corporate Services — UAE Operations
Back-office operations, handled with the discretion your company runs on.
PRO, visa, compliance, banking, and tax — retained partnership for UAE-licensed entities.
Who this is for
Companies that need a local admin function without building one.
UAE-licensed entities treating corporate admin as operational infrastructure.
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UAE-based SMEs without in-house admin
PRO, visa, and compliance coverage without a full-time government-relations hire.
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International branch offices
Foreign groups running lean UAE teams — local partner carries authority workload and filings.
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Family offices & holding structures
Investment vehicles and holding companies where discretion, clean documentation, and substance matter most.
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Newly-formed entities post-setup
Founders wanting one retained team carrying licence, visas, and filings from day one.
Services
Eight workstreams, one retained team.
Standalone or bundled into a quarterly retainer — scope, deliverables, and SLAs agreed up front.
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PRO services & government liaison
Document processing, attestations, notarisations, and authority liaison — federal and emirate-level.
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Visa processing & renewals
Investor, employee, and dependent visas — applications, medicals, Emirates ID, renewals.
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UBO, AML, ESR & TRN compliance
UBO filings, AML framework, ESR returns, TRN maintenance — audit-ready.
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Banking relationship support
KYC preparation, signatory updates, substance documentation, ongoing banking liaison.
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Corporate tax filing
CT registration, annual returns, transfer-pricing documentation, external auditor coordination.
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VAT registration & returns
Registration (mandatory above AED 375,000 turnover) plus quarterly returns.
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Office & substance solutions
Flexi-desk, virtual, or physical — structured for banking and regulatory substance.
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Corporate secretary & governance
Board resolutions, shareholder records, statutory registers, renewals, document custody — one mandate.
UAE compliance calendar 2026
Deadlines we track — so you don't.
UAE compliance operates on multiple overlapping cycles. Missed deadlines trigger penalties, licence suspensions, and banking friction. We maintain the calendar for every retained client.
Annual filings
- Trade Licence Renewal
- Annual, on anniversary date of original issuance. Late renewal triggers fines and potential business suspension.
- Corporate Tax Registration
- Mandatory for all UAE entities regardless of turnover. First return due within 9 months of financial year end.
- Audit Requirements
- Annual audited financial statements required for Mainland entities and select Free Zones (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA). Submission deadline varies by authority.
Periodic filings
- VAT Returns
- Quarterly or monthly (based on turnover bracket). Typical filing deadlines: 28th of the month following the period end.
- Emirates ID & Visa Renewals
- Tracked per individual, typically 2-3 years. Renewals must be initiated 30 days before expiry to avoid residency gap.
Ongoing obligations
- UBO Declaration
- Annual filing with the relevant authority. Updates required within 15 days of any ownership change.
- ESR Notification
- Annual notification within 6 months of financial year end. Full ESR Report due within 12 months where applicable.
- AML Risk Assessment
- Annual internal review for entities in regulated sectors (financial services, real estate brokerage, precious metals, legal services).
We operate this calendar quietly in the background — you hear from us when action is required, not before.
How we engage
Three steps — scoped in writing, reviewed quarterly.
Retained partnerships — scope agreed up front, reviewed quarterly.
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Assessment & Scope
Review of licence, structure, current filings, and pain points. Scoped engagement letter follows.
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Retainer Structure
Monthly or quarterly retainer covering agreed workstreams. Transparent pass-through on government fees.
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Ongoing Delivery
Named account lead runs delivery. Quarterly reviews re-scope as activity evolves.
Engagement models
Three retainer structures — scoped to your operational weight.
The right tier depends on entity size, filing volume, and risk profile.
Tier 1 — Essentials
For lean entities with predictable filings
From AED 2,500 per month
Includes
- Annual licence renewal coordination
- Standard visa renewals (up to 2 per year)
- Basic UBO and ESR filings
- Quarterly check-in
- Email and WhatsApp support
Tier 2 — Standard
For operating companies with ongoing activity
From AED 5,500 per month
Includes
- Everything in Essentials
- Monthly PRO and document processing
- Corporate tax filing and coordination
- VAT registration and quarterly returns
- Banking relationship support
- Named account lead
Tier 3 — Premium
For complex structures, regulated entities, and family offices
From AED 12,000 per month
Includes
- Everything in Standard
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Multi-jurisdictional compliance (DIFC, ADGM, international)
- Corporate secretary and governance
- Dedicated account team
- Monthly review meetings
All tiers include transparent pass-through on government fees.
Start the conversation
Need ongoing corporate support?
Share a short outline. Scoped overview and indicative retainer follow within two business days.
Prefer email? info@velare.ae