at the center of your administration

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About IGC Who We Are Inter Global Consulting was founded with the aim of providing transparent and earnest services for setting up and managing businesses in the United Arab Emirates free trade zones. IGC is a fully licensed intermediary and offers premium services at realistic rates. IGC has the skills, knowledge, network and experience to take care of all of your interests, both on and offshore. At IGC we aim to exceed your expectations. We have a service oriented approach and offer a one-stop shop concept for your convenience. Furthermore, before we start we will always inform you of the service you can expect and what it will cost you. We make sure that there are no unpleasant surprises along the way. It is satisfying to know that we are able to help our clients build their business that enable them to connect and operate pivotal aspects of their business more efficiently and economically. Customer satisfaction is the hallmark by which we measure our performance, and we hold ourselves, as do our clients, to the highest standards of quality. Darshan Doshi CEO - Inter Global Consulting

IGC Services Your Search for a Reliable Service Partner Is Over We offer our global clients a full range of services compliant with local law and legal requirements. Accounting, auditing and legal services are but a few of the services that we provide for. We also take care of on-site management in the UAE, and assist our clientele in the process of obtaining the appropriate licenses from various government and regulatory bodies. How we can help We recognise that each business is unique and so are the individuals behind it and therefore will have different requirements. IGC is committed to providing individually tailored solutions for each client and our focus is to understand, assess, design and implement a solution that best fits our clients specific needs, maximising the available benefits. Following is an alphabetical list of some of the other services that we provide: Attestations Business sponsorship License renewal Certified translations Mail and courier handling Chamber of Commerce Coordination Opening of bank accounts Feasibility studies Power of Attorney Legal consulting Trademark registration License amendment Visa application assistance License cancellation Virtual offices

About the LLC The Limited Liability Company or LLC If you are an entrepreneur in search of the appropriate medium to do business within the UAE, a limited liability company is an excellent choice. However, an LLC can also be advantageous for international business affairs. Listed below are the benefits of setting up an LLC. This information may help you to assess whether an LLC is the appropriate solution for your international business requirements. Advantages of an LLC: 1. 2. 3. 4. An LLC gives unparalleled access to the United Arab Emirates economy. Moreover, an LLC is the vehicle through which international entrepreneurs can obtain trade licenses from the UAE authorities. The scope of an LLC is virtually unrestricted. Licenses for almost all activities can be obtained, with the notable exception of banking, insurance and investment activities. The investors of an LLC gain a strong physical presence in the United Arab Emirates. IGC offers custom solutions for every budget and specification, including our virtual office service. Founding an LLC no longer necessarily requires specific minimum capital investments. This formal prerequisite was repealed in the UAE. Depending on size, nature of business and goals, a company may or may not be subject to minimum capital requirements. Opening global corporate bank accounts is easy once the LLC has been set up. IGC works with internationally recognized banks to provide corporate bank account services. An LLC can take on several legal forms. Listed below are some of the options: General partnership Limited partnership Private joint stock company Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership limited with shares Foreign companies

Free zone company information Free Zone Free zones, also known as free trade zones, were invented to boost international business by providing expatriates full ownership and single window administration convenience. In the UAE, free zones are either industry specific or attached to ports. Listed below are some of the benefits of establishing a company within a free zone. Tax incentives: Other incentives: 100% corporate tax exemption Abundant and inexpensive energy 100% import & export tax exemption Inexpensive workforce and easy recruitment procedures 100% personal income tax exemption Investment incentives 100% foreign company ownership 100% repatriation of capital and profits No customs duty One-stop-shop administration services Companies within a free zone can operate 24 hours a day Access to International markets No currency restrictions Facilities available in free zones: Executive offices Land Warehouses Flexi desks Representative offices List of free zones in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Health Care City DIFC, Hamriyah Free Zone, Dubai Maritime City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, Abu Dhabi Airport Zone, Two Four 54, Masdar City, Sharjah Airport International, RAKIA & RAK Media City, Creative City Free zone, Dubai Academic City FZ, Dubai Multi Commodity Centre, DUCAMZ, Gold & Diamond Park, Knowledge Village, Fujairah Free Zone, Ras Al Khaimah FTZ, Ajman Free Zone, Ahmed Bin Rashed, Mohammad Bin Rashid FZ, Dubai Studio City, International Media Production Zone FZ, Dubai Outsource Zone FZ, Dubai Flower Centre, Dubai Biotech FZ.

Offshore Companies What is an offshore company? Like any other company, an offshore company is a legally recognized separate entity with limited liability. As such an offshore company can sell shares and has perpetual existence. The most popular type of offshore corporation for asset protection and privacy reasons is an IBC or International Business Company. An IBC can trade all over the world except in its country of incorporation, and is usually eligible for tax exemption. The UAE, The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Mauritius and the Seychelles are common IBC jurisdictions. Why choose for an offshore company? There are many reasons why individuals and corporations may opt to use offshore planning and offshore companies. Possible motivations are: reducing tax liabilities, protecting assets, risk management, privacy protection, avoiding bureaucracy, cost reduction and asset enhancement. Most common uses of offshore companies include: Trading Investment holding Professional services or consultancy Patent, royalty and copyright holding Ship management and yacht owning Personal and corporate tax management Specific benefits of an offshore company: Access to top rated debt history jurisdictions Territorial taxation on foreign income Free remittance of profits and capital Availability of sophisticated banking facilities Accessing low cost areas Sanctity of contracts Access to foreign insurance and reinsurance Government cooperation Enhanced privacy Foreign investment inducements Exchange convertibility Political stability Security of property rights Tested legal systems Banking privacy Availability of offshore experts Access to tax treaties Fair treatment Customs and duty exemptions Higher yields and returns Reduced taxation

Jurisdictions Jurisdictions and Company Types Sweden Denmark Isle of Man Netherlands Ireland United Poland Germany Kingdom Jersey Luxembourg Liechtenstein Switzerland Finland Romania Jurisdictions for international trade, investment and tax planning Other jurisdictions in which IGC can set up companies Key International Business Company (IBC) jurisdictions are Spain Gibraltar Greece Maderia Malta Cyprus Russia Bermuda China Bahamas RAK Hong Kong Cayman Islands British Virgin Anguilla Liberia Seychelles Singapore Brunei Marshall Islands Cook Island Costa Rica Panama Dominica Barbados Vincent Mauritius Australia Vanuatu Samoa Trusts: Seychelles Trust; Isle of Man Trust; Isle of Man - Foundation Foundations: Bahamas Foundation; Panama Foundation; Isle of Man - Foundation IGC is able to incorporate companies in a majority of jurisdictions across the world.

Affiliations and Contact Information Affiliations and Contact Information Authorised Agents IGC is licensed by the government of Dubai Inter Global Consulting PO Box 9580, Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971 4 3869000 info@interglobalconsultants.com +971 4 3860009 www.interglobalconsultants.com