Solutions for Drop Shipping professionals
A unique solution including a company and residency.
Our "Dropshipping" solution
We have developed a solution specifically for dropshipping professionals to address 3 issues:
- Personal tax residence in the United Arab Emirates (no income tax or social security contributions)
- Sale of goods without corporate income tax
- Tax compliance (VAT, etc.)
The solution therefore consists of obtaining a freelance license in the United Arab Emirates, which allows you to obtain a residence visa for the United Arab Emirates. It will then be possible to open a bank account in Dubai. At the same time, a company is established in the USA with a business bank account. There is no income tax in the United Arab Emirates, and the company in the USA is tax-transparent (the member is taxed in their country of residence rather than the company, resulting in zero taxation in the United Arab Emirates).
The advantages of this solution:
- Overall tax optimization (corporate and personal)
- Residence in the United Arab Emirates
- Good image of the USA
- Total cost of the solution
The disadvantages of this solution:
- Not suitable for an activity involving multiple members
- Not suitable for complex structures (holding company)
- No business bank account (in a company's name) in the United Arab Emirates
UAE/USA overview
| United Arab Emirates | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Company type | Freelance license in the Emirate of Dubai. | Limited Liability Company (LLC). |
| Capital | No capital. | USD 100. |
| Accounting | Maintaining accounts is mandatory. No audit. | Maintaining accounts is mandatory. No audit. |
| Supporting documentation for expenses and revenue | Nothing to substantiate. | Nothing to substantiate (unsubstantiated expenses will be debited from the member's current account). |
| Manager/Member | Only 1 individual. | Only 1 individual (who will be both manager and member). |
| Residence visa | Allows you to obtain a residence visa for the United Arab Emirates. | Does not allow you to obtain a residence visa for the USA. |
| Bank account | Personal bank account in the United Arab Emirates. | Business bank account in the USA. |
| Applicable tax treatment | No income tax. No social security contributions. No wealth tax. | No corporate income tax (tax transparency of the LLC "disregarded entity"). |
Expected timeframes
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Required documents
| United Arab Emirates | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Copy of passport. | Copy of passport. |
| Proof of address | « Utility bill » (= water, electricity, gas, telephone, etc. bill) dated within the last 3 months. A copy (including in PDF format) is sufficient. | « Utility bill » (= water, electricity, gas, telephone, etc. bill) dated within the last 3 months. A copy (including in PDF format) is sufficient. |
| CV | Requested by the Registry. | Not required. |
| Business Plan and Diploma | Depending on the requested activity (please contact us). | Not required. |
Choice of bank
| United Arab Emirates | USA – Bank A | USA – Bank B | USA – Bank C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit / average balance to maintain | AED 5000 (otherwise a fee of AED 25 per month), to be deposited within 30 days of opening the account | USD 3500 (otherwise a fee of USD 11 per month), to be deposited within 30 days of opening the account | No minimum | No minimum |
| E-banking | Yes, free | Yes, free | Yes, free | Yes, free |
| Bank card | Withdrawal limit of AED 15 000 per day (no other limit). No purchase payment limit. | Free. Withdrawal limit of USD 3500 per day (no other limit). No purchase payment limit. | Free. Withdrawal limit of USD 1000 per day (USD 4000 per month). Payment limit of USD 2000 per purchase (USD 10 000 per month). | Free. Withdrawal limit of USD 1000 per day (USD 30 000 per month). Payment limit of USD 10 000 per day (USD 300 000 per month). |
| Account maintenance fees | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Opening time | 3 business days | Immediately during the appointment with the banker | Approximately 1 week | Approximately 1 week |
| E-banking activation time | Immediate upon account opening | Immediately during the appointment with the banker | Immediate upon account opening | Immediate upon account approval |
| Remote opening | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Our package prices
Package costs in USD.
Payment by bank transfer or in cash at our offices in Dubai or Orlando.
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Please note:
- Office in Dubai: it is possible to rent an office from a business center such as Regus, ServCorp, etc.
- Family visa (spouse/children): it is possible to “sponsor” your family so that they can also obtain a residence visa.
Package contents
Dubai Freelance License Package
Our package includes the following:
- License issuance.
- Agent, advisory, and company monitoring fees in French.
- On-site guidance and full assistance for appointments at the Registry.
- Company stamp (in the local English and Arabic format).
- Company registered office address (mail scanning and forwarding included).
- Correspondence address in Dubai (mail scanning and forwarding included).
- Assistance with opening a personal bank account in Dubai (the freelance license allows business funds to be received in a personal account).
- Shared telephone and fax number in Dubai.
- Online invoicing and accounting software (installation, configuration, and training).
- Occasional use of a meeting room in our offices in Dubai.
- Delivery of documents, forms, fax, etc. to your bank.
USA LLC Package
Our package includes the following:
- Drafting the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement.
- Company registration.
- Company registered office (including mail scanning/forwarding) with a real physical address.
- Obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Agent, advisory, and company monitoring fees in French.
- On-site support and assistance for the appointment with the bank regarding the business bank account.
- Drafting the Board of resolution for opening the company's bank account.
- Shared telephone and fax number.
- Online invoicing and accounting software (installation, configuration, and training).
- Tax returns for the company and its shareholder.
- Coordination with the accountant to prepare accounting documents and tax returns.
Dubai Residence Package
Our package includes the following:
- Obtaining a residence visa
- Obtaining an identity card (EmiratesID)
- Emirates driving licence (as part of a licence exchange, if applicable)
- Assistance with opening a personal bank account
- All our advice as part of your expatriation to the Emirates: health insurance, housing in Dubai, children's schooling, etc.
- We handle all the procedures for these applications and assist you on site (transportation to the various offices in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver from our offices). The member of our team accompanying you speaks French, English, and Arabic.
Sales taxes
Your dropshipping activity may generate sales-related taxes.
The 2 main taxes are:
1. Intra-Community VAT for sales in the European Union
It is important to check the incoterm for your sales and, where applicable, appoint a tax representative. We can assist you with drafting your terms and conditions of sale and appointing a tax representative.
2. Sales tax for sales in the USA
For all sales in the United States, it is necessary to charge sales tax, which differs from one state to another. Specialized service providers can help you with monthly filings.
We invite you to always check that you comply with the legislation of the countries in which you sell your goods.