Typically, you’ll need a passport copy, visa copy, proof of address, and in some cases, a business plan or bank reference letter. Requirements vary by emirate, zone, and company type.

Groundwork reviews, organizes, and verifies all documents on your behalf to eliminate errors. We handle submissions with the right authorities to keep the process smooth and compliant.

Banking in the UAE offers diverse options but navigating compliance and approvals can be time-consuming. Each bank has unique eligibility and paperwork standards, which often overwhelm new investors.

We simplify this by comparing corporate and personal account options, preparing documentation, and liaising with the right banking partners. This ensures a faster, smoother account opening experience.

The Golden Visa is open to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, outstanding students, and even pioneers in humanitarian fields. Real estate investors with AED 2M+ property are also eligible.

Our experts carefully evaluate your profile against the latest criteria, prepare accurate submissions, and increase your chances of faster approval with fewer errors.

Previously, foreign investors required a local partner or sponsor in many cases. However, recent reforms allow 100% foreign ownership across most Mainland sectors.

Groundwork assesses your activity type and guides you on where sponsorship is still required. If needed, we also help you secure reliable sponsorship arrangements.

No, offshore companies cannot conduct business inside the UAE market directly. They are designed for international expansion, asset protection, and flexible banking.

That said, they offer excellent tax benefits, confidentiality, and ease of global operation. Groundwork helps you explore whether offshore suits your goals or if Mainland/Free Zone is a better fit.