WE CONSULT · WE PROCESS · WE CARE
Start and expand your business in the UAE & Saudi Arabia — from the UK.
MSZ Consultancy UK is the British arm of MSZ Dubai. For 13+ years we have taken founders into the Gulf: company formation, licensing, banking, visas, accounting, VAT and corporate tax — one team, end to end.
3200 +
Clients served
13 +
Years in the GCC
4.9 +★
Google rating
London–Dubai–Riyadh connector
Dubai Economy Licence 788195
ISO Certified
MISA-Experienced
The MSZ Promise
We consult. We process. We care.
Three words, one sequence — how every engagement runs, from first call to years after your licence is issued.
- We consult: – Senior advisors, honest answers. A free first call maps your route into the Gulf — UAE, Saudi Arabia, or both — with the tax and banking consequences explained before you commit.
- We process: – Licensing, MISA, visas, PRO, banking. We run the paperwork end to end while you run your business.
- We care: – Formation is the start, not the end. Accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and renewals — most of our clients stay with us for years.
Two GCC markets. One trusted partner.
UAE business setup
- Dubai mainland
- Free zones (IFZA, DMCC, SHAMS + 40 more)
- Offshore
- Banking
- 9% corporate tax, 0% personal tax
Saudi Arabia business setup
- MISA licence (100% foreign-owned)
- Regional HQ programme
- Premium Residency
- Special Economic Zones
- Vision 2030 entry
Mainland • Free Zone • Offshore
UAE & Saudi Arabia Jurisdiction Comparison
Criteria
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Typical setup time
1-4 weeks
6-8 weeks
Corporate tax
9% (0% below AED 375k profit)
20% (0% for 30 yrs under RHQ; SEZ reliefs available)
Personal income tax
0%
0%
Foreign ownership
100% (mainland & free zones)
100% in most sectors via MISA
Best for
Trade, e-commerce, tech, holdings, consultancies
Government contracts, Vision 2030 sectors, industrial, logistics
Residency route
Investor visa / Golden Visa
Iqama / Premium Residency
Not sure which market fits? That is exactly what the free consultation answers.
From the UK to launch in four steps.
Step
01
Discovery call (free, 30 min, UK hours)
Step
02
Jurisdiction & tax strategy
Step
03
Formation, visas & banking
Step
04
Ongoing accounting, VAT & compliance.
Specialists across the sectors moving to the Gulf
Tech & SaaS
E-commerce
Fintech
Consultancy & professional services
Real estate & property investors
Trading & logistics
F&B
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Holding companies & family offices.
Client Testimonials
FAQs
Accounting and Bookkeeping Services in UAE
If your question is not addressed here, please feel free to reach out to us. We value your inquiry.
Most free zone registrations complete remotely from the UK; you visit only for biometrics once your entry permit is issued (a few days). Mainland setups may need one short visit. We coordinate everything around your diary.
Free zone packages start from around AED 10,999 and mainland from around AED 17,999 , depending on activity, visas and office needs. You will get a fixed written quote before anything starts — no hidden fees.
Since 2021, MISA licences permit 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. Some regulated activities still require local participation; we flag this in the first call.
It depends on your residency, where control is exercised, and the UK's double-tax treaties with the UAE and KSA. We structure with this in mind and refer complex personal tax questions to UK advisors. (This is guidance, not tax advice.)
Yes — bookkeeping, VAT registration and filing, corporate tax, payroll, audit support and virtual CFO. Most clients stay with us long after formation.
Ready to enter the GCC?
Speak with a senior advisor — no obligation, UK hours.