Compliance for Gulf Countries
Each Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country has its own licensing authority, tax rules and visa system, and the UAE alone runs mainland, free zone and offshore regimes side by side. Comply Globally handles company setup and ongoing compliance across all six GCC nations: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
If you are forming a new entity, adding a second country or catching up on filings that have fallen behind, we keep you in line with local law and flag problems before they turn into penalties.
Expand Your Business to the Gulf Region
Set Up Your Company in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Qatar, or Bahrain with Comply Globally
The Gulf offers free zones with full foreign ownership, no personal income tax on salaries in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, and direct air and sea links to India. At Comply Globally, we handle the incorporation and the filings that follow, so your company starts compliant.
Why Establish Your Business in the Gulf?
The Gulf combines a growing economy with free zones, tax incentives and short trade routes to India, Africa and Europe. For an Indian business, India’s tax treaties (DTAAs) with the GCC countries also matter: they decide where your profits are taxed and how much withholding tax applies.
Our services
in the GCC
Setting up in the Gulf takes local knowledge and accurate paperwork at every step, from choosing between mainland and free zone to filing the first corporate tax return. Our services cover company formation, bank account setup, compliance advisory, visa processing and local representation across the GCC, together with the ODI and FEMA reporting your Indian parent company needs.
Explore Business Opportunities in the Gulf
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
✔ Free Zone, Mainland and Offshore company options
✔ 100% foreign ownership in Free Zones and for most mainland activities
✔ 9% corporate tax on profit above AED 375,000 (0% up to that amount); 0% on qualifying free zone income (UAE government portal)
✔ Direct flights and shipping routes to India and most global markets
Saudi Arabia
✔ Largest economy in the GCC, with Vision 2030 investment programmes
✔ Foreign investment licensing through the Ministry of Investment (MISA), which replaced SAGIA in 2020
✔ Investment openings across a wide range of sectors
Israel
✔ Large tech and start-up ecosystem
✔ Government R&D grants and incentives for start-ups
✔ Deep venture capital and investor networks
Qatar
✔ Modern port and airport infrastructure
✔ Up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, with approval
✔ Favourable tax regime, no personal income tax on salaries
Bahrain
✔ 100% foreign ownership allowed for most commercial activities
✔ Long-established regional banking and financial centre
✔ Free zones, and road access to Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway
Get Started Today!
Planning a company in the Gulf? Contact us for a free consultation and we will map out the setup, costs and timeline with you.
Unlock Business Success in the Gulf – Let’s Build Your Future Today!
Why Partner with Comply Globally?
✔ Industry Expertise
Gulf and India-side setup specialists.
✔ End-to-End Solutions
From incorporation to compliance, we cover it all.
✔ Global Reach
Trusted by 1,080+ clients across 47+ countries, and rated 4.7 on Trustpilot.
✔ Effortless Setup
We manage the complexities so you can focus on growth.