UAE Services for China Clients

Bring your China-based business plans to the UAE with joined-up support for company setup, visas, relocation and ongoing administration.

China & the UAE

China and the UAE have substantial commercial links across trade, technology and investment. If you are establishing a UAE presence from China, the right licence, location and operating structure depend on what your business will do and where its customers will be.

We help you work through those decisions, then coordinate the practical steps of company formation, residence applications and ongoing UAE administration.

~16,500 Chinese trade licences active in the UAE, July 2025
0% UAE personal tax on salary income
Up to 100% Foreign ownership for eligible activities
5% Standard UAE VAT rate

Company Formation for China Clients

Whether you are planning a trading operation, a regional office or a professional services business, we can help you compare mainland and free-zone structures against your intended activities. We coordinate licensing and formation paperwork and explain which documents need to be prepared in China before submission.

Available structures

LLC Mainland Company Free Zone Entity Offshore Company Branch Office
Business owner inspecting products in a UAE workshop

Visa Services for China Clients

Your UAE entry and residence route needs to fit your role in the business. We can review the options for owners, employees and accompanying family members, confirm the current requirements for your passport and help coordinate the application steps.

Visa categories

Golden Visa Employment Visa Investor Visa Family Visa Freelance Permit
UAE residence and visa planning

Relocation Services for China Clients

A move from China can involve business setup and family arrangements at the same time. We can connect your immigration and company plans with practical relocation support, including orientation, housing and schooling considerations where relevant.

How it works

Consultation Visa & PRO Housing Schools Banking
Illustrative family arriving at a UAE apartment building

PRO Services for China Clients

Company documents and personal certificates issued in China may need a particular authentication route before UAE authorities accept them. We can confirm the current requirements for your documents and coordinate UAE registrations, renewals and government submissions.

Services covered

Visa Processing Trade Licence Renewal Document Attestation Government Liaison Labour Registration
UAE business documents and administration

Free Zones for China Clients

For China-based businesses using the UAE as a trading or regional base, the best free zone depends on the licensed activity, facilities, market access and future staffing. We can compare suitable locations and take the chosen application through to licence issue.

Warehouse units and delivery truck in a UAE free zone

Ready to plan your UAE move from China?

Tell us what you want to do in the UAE. We can help you understand the right company structure, residence route and next steps.