# Avyanco > Avyanco is a partner-led global corporate advisory firm headquartered in Dubai, UAE (operating since 2020). We deliver company formation, corporate tax, VAT, audit & assurance, AML compliance, residence visas, and corporate banking across UAE mainland, 40+ free zones, and offshore jurisdictions, with additional desks across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Hong Kong and India. 11,500+ businesses served, rated 4.8/5 across 735 verified Google reviews. ## Key facts - Founded: 2020 - Headquarters: Level 36, Burj Al Salam Tower, Trade Centre First, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE - Phone (landline): +971 4 240 5000 - Phone / WhatsApp (mobile): +971 50 398 9000 - Email: info@avyanco.com - Reputation: 4.8/5 from 735 verified Google reviews; 11,500+ businesses served - Regulatory: DED-licensed Corporate Service Provider (CSP #909402); FTA-registered tax agents - Coverage: UAE mainland (all 7 emirates), 40+ UAE free zones, 6 offshore jurisdictions (UAE/RAK ICC, BVI, Cayman, Mauritius, Seychelles), plus Hong Kong, Singapore, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India desks - Google Business Profile: https://g.co/kgs/XMaomBV - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avyanco/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avyanco - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avyanco/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avyanco - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/avyanco ## Practice pillars (hub pages) - [Business Setup](https://avyanco.com/business-setup/): Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore — full pillar guide. - [Tax Advisory](https://avyanco.com/tax-advisory/): Corporate Tax (9%), VAT (5%), Transfer Pricing — FTA-aligned advisory and computation. - [Accounting & Audit](https://avyanco.com/accounting-audit/): IFRS bookkeeping, outsourced CFO, statutory audit through Ministry of Economy-registered firms. - [Compliance](https://avyanco.com/compliance/): AML/CFT, ESR, UBO and goAML — programme design and ongoing operation. - [Visa & Immigration](https://avyanco.com/visa-immigration/): Golden Visa, Green Visa, investor, employee and family sponsorship via GDRFA and ICP. ## Services - [Mainland Company Formation in Dubai](https://avyanco.com/services/mainland-company-formation-in-dubai/): LLC, sole establishment and branch setup under the DED, 100% foreign ownership for most activities. - [Free Zone Company Setup](https://avyanco.com/services/free-zone-company-setup-uae/): Formation across 14 UAE free zones (DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, DIFC, DAFZA, RAKEZ, RAK DAO, KEZAD and more). - [Offshore Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/services/offshore-company-formation/): RAK ICC, JAFZA, BVI, Cayman, Mauritius and Hong Kong structures for holding, asset protection and international structuring. - [UAE Residence Visa](https://avyanco.com/services/uae-residence-visa/): Golden Visa, investor, employment, freelancer and family visas, handled end-to-end. - [Corporate Tax Advisory](https://avyanco.com/services/corporate-tax-advisory/): UAE CT registration, return filing, transfer pricing and FTA representation. - [VAT Registration & Filing](https://avyanco.com/services/vat-registration-uae/): VAT registration, quarterly returns, refunds and voluntary disclosures. - [Accounting & Bookkeeping](https://avyanco.com/services/accounting-bookkeeping-dubai/): Outsourced, IFRS-aligned, corporate-tax-ready accounting and management reporting. - [AML Compliance](https://avyanco.com/services/aml-compliance-uae/): goAML registration, AML policy frameworks, CDD and UBO submissions for DNFBPs. - [Audit & Assurance](https://avyanco.com/services/audit-assurance-uae/): Statutory, internal and special-purpose audit; free-zone panel-listed. - [Business Bank Account Opening](https://avyanco.com/services/business-bank-account-uae/): Corporate account facilitation with 20+ UAE and international banking partners. - [Document Clearing](https://avyanco.com/services/document-clearing/): UAE notary, certified Arabic translation, MOFA attestation and embassy certification. - [Trade Licence Renewal](https://avyanco.com/services/company-license-renewals/): Annual licence renewal across DET, ADDED, SEDD and major UAE free zones. - [Sponsorship Services](https://avyanco.com/services/sponsorship-services/): UAE local sponsorship and Local Service Agent arrangements post-2021 ownership reform. ## Free zones - [Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)](https://avyanco.com/dmcc-free-zone/): Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. Global hub for commodities trade — gold, diamonds, tea and crypto. - [International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)](https://avyanco.com/international-free-zone-authority-ifza/): International Free Zone Authority. Dubai's most cost-efficient route for service and trading businesses. - [Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)](https://avyanco.com/jafza-free-zone/): Jebel Ali Free Zone. The UAE's oldest and largest free zone — logistics, manufacturing and re-export hub. - [Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)](https://avyanco.com/dafza-free-zone/): Dubai Airport Free Zone. Premium hub for aviation, tech and high-value trade beside DXB Terminal 1. - [Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)](https://avyanco.com/difc-free-zone/): Dubai International Financial Centre. Common-law jurisdiction and the region's leading financial hub. - [Meydan Free Zone](https://avyanco.com/meydan-free-zone/): Meydan Free Zone. Prestigious Dubai address with fast set-up for SMEs and e-commerce founders. - [DUQE Free Zone](https://avyanco.com/duqe-free-zone/): DUQE on the QE2. Free zone aboard the historic ocean liner in Port Rashid — hospitality and lifestyle focus. - [Dubai South (DWC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-south-free-zone/): Dubai South (DWC). Aerotropolis around Al Maktoum Airport — logistics, aviation, e-commerce and trade. - [Dubai Internet City (DIC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-internet-city-free-zone/): Dubai Internet City. The UAE's original technology cluster — software, IT, telecoms and digital media, since 2000. - [Dubai Media City (DMC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-media-city-free-zone/): Dubai Media City. The region's media district — broadcast, production, advertising, PR and publishing, since 2001. - [Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-silicon-oasis-free-zone/): Dubai Silicon Oasis. Integrated tech park with the Dtec incubator — software, electronics, IoT and a live-work community. - [Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-healthcare-city-free-zone/): Dubai Healthcare City. The region's DHCA-regulated medical free zone — clinics, hospitals, pharma and health-tech. - [Dubai Design District (d3)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-design-district-free-zone/): Dubai Design District. The region's creative quarter — design, fashion, architecture and luxury brands, since 2013. - [Dubai Science Park (DSP)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-science-park-free-zone/): Dubai Science Park. The region's first science-focused free zone — pharma, life sciences and energy, with fitted labs. - [Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-knowledge-park-free-zone/): Dubai Knowledge Park. The region's home for training, HR and professional development (formerly Knowledge Village). - [Dubai Outsource City (DOC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-outsource-city-free-zone/): Dubai Outsource City. The region's dedicated outsourcing and BPO free zone — call centres, shared services and back-office operations. - [Dubai Studio City](https://avyanco.com/dubai-studio-city-free-zone/): Dubai Studio City. The region's purpose-built free zone for film, TV, broadcast and production, with sound stages and back-lots, since 2005. - [Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)](https://avyanco.com/dubai-international-academic-city-free-zone/): Dubai International Academic City. The region's largest higher-education hub — universities, colleges and branch campuses, since 2006. - [DWTC Free Zone](https://avyanco.com/dwtc-free-zone/): Dubai World Trade Centre free zone. Dubai's landmark events and exhibitions district, with an early virtual-assets regulatory framework. - [Dubai CommerCity](https://avyanco.com/dubai-commercity-free-zone/): Dubai CommerCity. The Middle East and North Africa's first dedicated e-commerce free zone, with integrated fulfilment — a DAFZA + wasl joint venture. - [DUCAMZ Free Zone](https://avyanco.com/ducamz-free-zone/): Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone. Dubai's dedicated automotive trade and re-export zone within the DP World ecosystem, since 2000. - [Expo City Dubai](https://avyanco.com/expo-city-dubai-free-zone/): Expo City Dubai. The sustainability- and innovation-led legacy of Expo 2020 — a free zone for future-economy businesses, since 2022. - [Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)](https://avyanco.com/shams-free-zone/): Sharjah Media City. Built for media, creative and digital businesses with light-touch licensing. - [Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP)](https://avyanco.com/srtip-free-zone/): Sharjah Research, Tech & Innovation Park. Home to deep-tech, sustainability and applied-research firms. - [Sharjah Publishing City (SPC)](https://avyanco.com/spc-free-zone/): Sharjah Publishing City. The region's dedicated free zone for publishing, printing and e-commerce. - [Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA)](https://avyanco.com/hamriyah-free-zone/): Hamriyah Free Zone. One of the UAE's largest industrial free zones, built around a deep-water port — manufacturing, oil & gas, maritime and logistics. - [Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)](https://avyanco.com/sharjah-healthcare-city-free-zone/): Sharjah Healthcare City. A free medical zone managed by the Sharjah Health Authority — clinics, hospitals, diagnostics and wellness. - [Sharjah Airport Int'l Free Zone (SAIF Zone)](https://avyanco.com/saif-free-zone/): SAIF Zone. One of the UAE's oldest and largest free zones, beside Sharjah International Airport — light industry, logistics, warehousing and trading. - [Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)](https://avyanco.com/rakez-free-zone/): Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. Multi-sector zone with strong industrial, materials and SME ecosystems. - [RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO)](https://avyanco.com/rak-dao-free-zone/): RAK Digital Assets Oasis. The UAE's first free zone built for Web3, digital assets and DAO structures. - [Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)](https://avyanco.com/ajman-free-zone/): Ajman Free Zone Authority. One of the UAE's most affordable free zones with quick turnaround. - [Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)](https://avyanco.com/umm-al-quwain-free-zone/): Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone. One of the UAE's longest-running, most cost-efficient free zones for SMEs and traders. - [RAK Maritime City](https://avyanco.com/rak-maritime-city-free-zone/): RAK Maritime City. A Ras Al Khaimah free zone and international port — shipbuilding, tank storage, heavy industry and port-based trade. - [Ajman NuVentures Centre](https://avyanco.com/ajman-nuventures-free-zone/): Ajman NuVentures Centre. A fully digital free zone for freelancers, digital nomads and SMEs — fast, online setup. - [Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)](https://avyanco.com/kezad-abu-dhabi/): Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi. Integrated industrial, logistics and trade zone on the Gulf coast. - [Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)](https://avyanco.com/adgm-free-zone/): Abu Dhabi Global Market. Common-law financial centre — funds, family offices, SPVs and fintech. - [Masdar City Free Zone](https://avyanco.com/masdar-city-free-zone/): Masdar City. Abu Dhabi's sustainability & cleantech hub — renewables, AI, space and R&D. - [twofour54 Abu Dhabi](https://avyanco.com/twofour54-free-zone/): twofour54. Abu Dhabi's media & creative free zone — broadcast, production, gaming and digital content, regulated by the Creative Media Authority. - [Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ)](https://avyanco.com/adafz-free-zone/): Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone. Aviation, aerospace, MRO and air cargo beside the capital's airports, with hangars and warehousing on site. - [Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD)](https://avyanco.com/icad-free-zone/): Industrial City of Abu Dhabi. A ~40 km² manufacturing hub in Musaffah, operated by the KEZAD Group (AD Ports) — metals, oil & gas, food and logistics. - [Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ)](https://avyanco.com/fujairah-free-zone/): Fujairah Free Zone. The UAE's east-coast gateway on the Gulf of Oman, beside the Port of Fujairah — trading, logistics and light industry. - [Fujairah Creative City](https://avyanco.com/fujairah-creative-city-free-zone/): Fujairah Creative City. A flexible media and creative free zone for freelancers and content businesses — often without a physical-office requirement. - [All UAE free zones](https://avyanco.com/free-zone/) ## Mainland — by emirate - [UAE Mainland Overview](https://avyanco.com/mainland-company-formation/): All seven emirates under one federal mainland system. Start here to compare. - [Dubai Mainland](https://avyanco.com/mainland-company-formation-dubai/): DET-licensed. The UAE's global trade hub and the busiest mainland market. - [Abu Dhabi Mainland](https://avyanco.com/abu-dhabi-mainland/): ADDED-licensed. The UAE capital — public sector, energy and sovereign-backed industry. - [Sharjah Mainland](https://avyanco.com/sharjah-mainland/): SEDD-licensed. The UAE's education, publishing and cultural capital. - [Ajman Mainland](https://avyanco.com/ajman-mainland/): Ajman DED-licensed. Cost-efficient SME base with direct road links to Sharjah and Dubai. - [Ras Al Khaimah Mainland](https://avyanco.com/ras-al-khaimah-mainland/): RAK DED-licensed. Manufacturing, materials and mountain tourism around Jebel Jais. - [Fujairah Mainland](https://avyanco.com/fujairah-mainland/): Fujairah-licensed. UAE east coast — top-tier port and bunkering hub on the Gulf of Oman. - [Umm Al Quwain Mainland](https://avyanco.com/umm-al-quwain-mainland/): UAQ DED-licensed. One of the UAE's lowest-cost mainland routes with full federal access. - [UAE Mainland Overview](https://avyanco.com/mainland-company-formation/) ## Offshore - [Offshore Overview](https://avyanco.com/offshore/) - [UAE Offshore](https://avyanco.com/uae-offshore-company-formation/): RAK ICC, JAFZA and Ajman offshore — Middle East-linked holding and trading structures. - [BVI Offshore](https://avyanco.com/bvi-offshore-company-formation/): British Virgin Islands Business Company — 400k+ active companies, 3–5 day setup, strong privacy. - [Cayman Islands Offshore](https://avyanco.com/cayman-islands-offshore-company-formation/): Exempted Company under common law — investment funds, family office, 20-year tax certainty. - [Mauritius Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/mauritius-company-formation/): Authorised Company or Global Business Company — 40+ tax treaties, Africa-facing investment. - [Hong Kong Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/hong-kong-company-formation/): Private Limited Company — 8.25% low corporate tax entry, 24-hour e-Registry, Asia-Pacific access. - [Seychelles Offshore (IBC)](https://avyanco.com/seychelles-offshore-company-formation/): Seychelles International Business Company — territorial tax, 24–48h setup, strong privacy, for holding, trading and IP. ## International expansion - [Qatar Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/qatar-company-formation/): Mainland LLC, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) or Qatar Free Zones — 100% foreign ownership, Vision 2030-aligned. - [Kuwait Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/kuwait-company-formation/): KDIPA-licensed entities, WLL companies and branches — access to one of the GCC's largest economies. - [Oman Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/oman-company-formation/): Muscat LLCs and SEZAD / free-zone setups — a stable, strategically located gateway on the Arabian Sea. - [Singapore Pte Ltd](https://avyanco.com/singapore/): The ASEAN gateway — a private limited company in one of the world's leading business and financial hubs. - [UK Limited Company](https://avyanco.com/uk-company-formation/): A private company limited by shares at Companies House — global credibility and access to the UK market. - [USA — Delaware LLC](https://avyanco.com/usa-delaware-company-formation/): A Delaware LLC — the US standard for startups, holding and IP, with flexible governance and no state tax on out-of-state income. - [Bahrain Company Formation](https://avyanco.com/bahrain-company-formation/): A Bahrain WLL with 100% foreign ownership in most sectors — a low-tax, cost-efficient gateway to Saudi Arabia and the GCC. ## Tools & insights - [UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator](https://avyanco.com/cost-calculator/): Instant cost estimate for free zone, mainland and offshore setup. - [Insights & Knowledge Hub (blog)](https://avyanco.com/blog/): Guides on company setup, tax, VAT, visas, free zones and accounting. - [Tax & Advisory Insights](https://avyanco.com/auditing/blog/): In-depth corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing and audit analysis. - [News & Events](https://avyanco.com/news-events/): Regulatory updates and announcements. - [Packages & Pricing](https://avyanco.com/packages/): Pre-configured setup bundles. - [Offers & Promotions](https://avyanco.com/offers-promotions/): Current limited-time offers. ## Expert team - [Jashvantkumar Prajapati — Founder & CEO](https://avyanco.com/author/jashvantkumar-prajapati/): Business strategy, UAE market entry, corporate structuring. - [Vikas Dhingra — CFO (Tax & Audit)](https://avyanco.com/author/vikas-dhingra/): UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, audit, AML, transfer pricing. - [Chandy Joseph — Sales Director](https://avyanco.com/author/chandy-joseph/): Mainland and offshore company formation, trade licensing. - [Ishan Naruka — Head of Growth](https://avyanco.com/author/ishan-naruka/): UAE free zones, market expansion, sector briefs. - [Pritesh Mehta — Head of Operations](https://avyanco.com/author/pritesh-mehta/): UAE visas, Golden Visa, PRO services, immigration. ## Company - [About Avyanco](https://avyanco.com/about-us/) - [All Services](https://avyanco.com/services/) - [Packages & Pricing](https://avyanco.com/packages/) - [Careers](https://avyanco.com/career/) - [Contact](https://avyanco.com/contact-us/) - [News & Regulatory Updates](https://avyanco.com/news-events/)