UAE Entry & Operations
Senior Access & Local Execution
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Core Engagement:

Lophira supports international companies establishing and operating in the UAE through senior-level access, local partnerships, and structured execution.

What We Do:

Lophira supports international companies establishing and operating in the UAE through senior-level access, local partnerships, and structured execution.

Risk Mitigation

Market acceleration

Local intelligence

Institutional credibility

Financial partnership

Foundation Services:

Corporate Establishment and Structuring

  • Jurisdiction advisory (Mainland vs Free zone vs DIFC/ADGM)
  • Legal structure selection (LLC, Branch, Holding structure)
  • Company incorporation and licensing
  • UBO registration and compliance filings

Banking and Financial On-boarding

  • Bank selection strategy (tier 1 vs tier 2 banks)
  • Preparation of compliance packs (Source of funds, KYC narratives)
  • Bank account opening facilitation
  • Liaison with relationship managers
  • Multi currency account establishment (where applicable)

Regulatory and Compliance Readiness

  • AML/CTF readiness framework
  • ESR ( Economic Substance Regulations) Assessment
  • Corporate governance baseline
  • Compliance calendar (renewals, filings, audits)

Market entry Orientation

  • Introductory briefing on UAE commercial culture
  • Regulatory landscape overview
  • Risk map for the sector
  • “First 90 days” operational roadmap

Additional Services:

Financing

  • Consider Lophira as a “first option” financial partner

Strategic and Commercial Advisory

  • Market entry feasibility study
  • Local partner due diligence
  • Sector demand analysis
  • Competitive landscape mapping
  • Pricing and market strategy
  • Regulatory risk management
  • Holding company structuring
  • Asset ring fencing
  • Capital allocation planning
  • Joint venture structuring

Human Capital and Immigration Services

  • Investor visas
  • Employment visas
  • Golden visa eligibility assessment
  • Family visas
  • Emirates ID and residency processing
  • Local hiring strategy
  • Recruitment of key roles
  • Payroll establishment
  • HR compliance advisory

Strategic and Commercial Advisory Coordination

  • Commercial contracts
  • Shareholders agreements
  • Employment contracts
  • Regulatory licensing
  • Dispute risk advisory
  • Accounting system establishment
  • VAT registration and compliance
  • Corporate Tax advisory
  • Audit coordination

Real Estate Advisory

  • Corporate and personal real estate advisory

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