Strategic & Financial

Smart Structuring and Financial Support Across the UAE.

Helping residents and entrepreneurs from around the world set up, structure and register, with confidence.

Get the right structure and financial setup in place to grow your business with confidence. At Crabb Hill we offer clear, expert guidance on UAE corporate structuring, legal structuring advice, tax advisory services, and setting up corporate or personal banking accounts. Whether you’re starting fresh or expanding into Dubai and beyond, we’re here to make every step simple, secure, and stress-free.

Strategic Entity Structuring Across UAE Jurisdictions.

Whether you’re establishing a new business in the UAE or optimizing an existing corporate framework, our Corporate Structuring Services are designed to provide end-to-end solutions tailored to your commercial objectives.

We specialize in designing compliant, scalable, and tax-efficient structures across all UAE jurisdictions – Mainland, Freezones, and Financial Freezones – ensuring alignment with your shareholder profile, sector, and growth strategy.

Our Expertise Includes:

New Entity Formation

Mainland: LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, Civil Companies, and Branches.
Freezones: FZ-LLCs, FZCos, Branches of local or foreign companies.
Financial Freezones (for example DIFC, ADGM): Private Companies Limited by Shares, LLPs, Foundations, and SPVs.

Corporate Shareholding Structures

Structuring UAE entities with foreign corporate shareholders
Group restructuring, cross-jurisdictional holdings, and SPVs for asset protection or investment

Individual Shareholder Structures

Sole or joint ownership, nominee arrangements, and succession planning solutions
Restructuring & Consolidation
Reorganizing existing UAE entities or portfolios to improve governance, tax efficiency, or investment readiness
Mergers, demergers, changes in legal form, or jurisdictional migration within the UAE

Compliance & Regulatory Advisory

Ensuring structures align with UAE Economic Substance Regulations, UBO disclosure, and AML requirements
Supporting with local licensing, ownership, and operational compliance

Our team of legal, regulatory, and business advisory experts brings deep knowledge of the UAE’s evolving corporate landscape. We bridge local legal nuances with global structuring needs, helping you build or adapt your corporate presence with confidence.

Let’s structure your success in the UAE.

Legal Structuring Advice

Our lawyers help you set up your UAE business with the right structure from day one.Whether you’re setting up as a freelancer, partnership, or corporate entity, Crabb Hill ensures your foundation is strong, scalable, and future-proof.

Accounting, Tax & Payroll Services

At Crabb Hill, we deliver tailored accounting, tax, and payroll solutions in the UAE, designed to keep your business compliant, efficient, and prepared for growth. Whether you’re a startup or scaling SME, we provide the financial clarity and support you need to thrive in a complex regulatory environment.

UAE Tax Advisory Services

Understanding tax implications in the UAE is essential for long-term planning and compliance. We work closely with qualified tax specialists to provide tailored guidance for startups, SMEs, and foreign investors establishing a footprint in the Emirates.
We help you to:

Crabb Hillgives you more than numbers—we deliver strategic financial support to help your business scale with control, compliance, and confidence.

Navigate the UAE Corporate Tax framework

Identify applicable Free Zone tax exemptions and conditions

Prepare for ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and VAT compliance

Structure your business for efficiency and compliance

Navigate the UAE Corporate Tax framework

Identify applicable Free Zone tax exemptions and conditions

Prepare for ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and VAT compliance

Structure your business for efficiency and compliance

Crabb Hill gives you more than numbers—we deliver strategic financial support to help your business scale with control, compliance, and confidence.

Why It Matters.

Navigate the UAE Corporate Tax framework

Identify applicable Free Zone tax exemptions and conditions

Prepare for ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and VAT compliance

Structure your business for efficiency and compliance

Ensure full regulatory compliance with UAE tax and labour laws

Protect your business from costly errors and penalties

Improve transparency, audit readiness, and investor confidence

Free up time and resources to focus on growth, not paperwork

Corporate & Personal Banking Setup in the UAE

Opening a corporate or personal bank account in the UAE can be complex without the right guidance. At Crabb Hill, we specialize in delivering tailored banking solutions that align with the specific needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.

Whether you’re launching a new venture and need a compliant corporate bank account, or you’re seeking personal banking services to manage your finances more effectively, our team ensures a smooth, secure, and timely setup.

With deep knowledge of local bank requirements and documentation protocols, Crabb Hill simplifies the entire process—helping you access the right financial services to support your goals.