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Common Mistakes Indian Businesses Make While Choosing UAE Company Structure
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Common Mistakes Indian Businesses Make While Choosing UAE Company Structure

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Many Indian businesses struggle after setting up in the UAE due to early structuring mistakes. This article explains the most common errors—wrong Free Zone selection, overpaying for licences, misuse of Offshore entities, and India-side compliance blind spots—and how businesses can avoid them.

Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore: Which UAE Structure Fits Which Indian Business Model?
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Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore: Which UAE Structure Fits Which Indian Business Model?

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Confused between Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore company structures in the UAE? This decision-tree guide explains which UAE setup fits Indian business models like trading, services, holding, IP ownership, and investments — with compliance clarity and real-world context.

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