Part 1DubaiYour base and residency
Dubai Company
Your home base: license, residence visa, Emirates ID and UAE banking.
- UAE residence visa
- UAE corporate bank account
- 0% personal income tax
Ready in 3–4 weeks
Dubai Company + US LLC
Dubai Company
+ US LLC
Live and run your business from Dubai, and sell to the US through your own LLC. We set up both, UAE residency, US banking and Stripe, and manage them together in one platform.
- UAE Residency
- US Banking & Stripe
- One Platform
The Structure
Two Companies, One Setup
Each company does a different job. Together they cover residency and US sales.
Part 2US LLCYour US market access
US LLC
Your US storefront: EIN, US banking, Stripe, PayPal and marketplaces.
- Formed in 24–48 hours
- US bank account and Stripe
- Amazon US and Shopify ready
Live in 7–10 days
Part 3One PlatformManaged together
GenZone Platform
Licenses, visas, filings and renewals for both companies in one dashboard.
- One team, one chat
- Every deadline tracked
- Documents in one place
No juggling providers
Profits flowing between the two? Plan it with our tax team first.
Compare
Dubai Only vs US LLC Only vs Both
Why most of our relocating founders end up with both.
Dubai Company OnlyResidency, local banking
- Where you live
- UAE, with a residence visa
- US banking and Stripe
- Not through a US entity
- Personal tax
- 0% UAE income tax if tax resident
- Best for
- Clients mainly outside the US
US LLC OnlyUS access, no residency
- Where you live
- Wherever you are now
- US banking and Stripe
- Yes
- Personal tax
- Depends on your home country
- Best for
- Founders not relocating
Both, With GenZoneResidency and US access
- Where you live
- UAE, with a residence visa
- US banking and Stripe
- Yes
- Personal tax
- 0% UAE income tax if tax resident
- Best for
- Relocating founders selling to the US
How It Works
Both Companies Live in About Four Weeks
Run in parallel by one team.
01Free call
Plan the Structure
Activities, states, free zone and how money will flow.
02Week 1
US LLC and EIN
LLC formed in 24–48 hours, EIN in 3–5 business days.
03Weeks 1–4
Dubai License and Visa
Trade license, residence visa and Emirates ID.
04Week 4
Banks and Stripe Live
US and UAE accounts open, Stripe and PayPal activated.
Both companies in one GenZone dashboard.
4weeks to both live
Is This You?
Who Uses Both Structures
Founders who want to live in Dubai and sell to the US.
SaaS Founder
US customers paying by card, founder relocating to Dubai.
E-commerce Brand
Selling on Amazon US or Shopify while living in Dubai.
Agency With US Clients
US clients who expect US invoices and payment rails.
Founder Staying Home
Not moving to the UAE? A US LLC on its own may be enough.
Video Testimonials
Hear It From Real Clients
Australia
Chris Devlin
Software Development
UK
Sunny Scott
Digital Marketing
Daniel Davidson
Content Creator
Canada
Scott Macahonic
Maritime Consultant
Lebanon
Liwaa Bou Ghader
Online Fitness Coach
USA
Mustafa Almodares
Finance
Jaidev Bhogal
Entrepreneur
Canada
Benjamin Lussier
CEO @ Benjy Films
UK
Joseph Aghedo
Founder, Digital Assets
USA
Tomer Tzadok
Digital Creator
South Africa
Dr. Mike Diamonds
Medical Doctor & Online Coach
Australia
Chantelle
SaaS Founder
UK
Dan Hunter
E-Commerce Founder
Austria
Fabian Ene
Boxing Coach
Australia
Lucas Aoun
Health Consultant
Canada
Tim Ruscica
Software Engineer
Canada
Maria Tirsatine
Digital Creator
Australia
Sawsan
Online Fitness Coach
Hungary
Ferdinand Ivancsics
Sales Closer
Portugal
Miguel Santos
Fitness Coach
Portugal
David Oliveira
Video Strategist
UK
Stuart Taylor
PMO Consultant
UK
Eduardo
FinTech Specialist
UK
Kailan
Marketing Manager
Romania
Lucian
Startup Founder
Portugal
Nuno
E-Commerce Entrepreneur
Avoid These
Two-Company Myths
What founders worry about, and what actually matters.
Myth"Two companies means double the admin"
Fact
One team, one dashboard, one set of deadlines for both.
Myth"I need to visit the US"
Fact
No. The US LLC, EIN and bank account are set up remotely.
Myth"The structure sorts the tax out by itself"
Fact
How money moves between the companies has tax consequences. Our tax team plans it with you.
Myth"A Dubai visa makes me tax resident"
Fact
Residency and tax residency are different. See how to qualify.
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Explore Our Other Dubai Services
Everything else your Dubai company needs, handled by the same team. Starting out? Visit our business setup in Dubai page for the full process.
Free Zone Setup
Full foreign ownership and a UAE trade license, set up in weeks.
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Mainland Setup
Trade directly with UAE customers and access government contracts.
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Tax & Accounting
Bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filings to keep you compliant.
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Corporate Tax
Registration, annual returns and 0% Qualifying Free Zone planning.
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Corporate Bank Account
A bank-ready file and the right UAE bank for your business.
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Tax Residency
Qualify for UAE tax residency and get your Tax Residency Certificate.
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Golden Visa
A 10-year renewable residency route, if you qualify.
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Freelance Visa
A freelance permit or your own company, set up the right way.
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HR & Staffing
Recruitment, contracts, staff visas and payroll when you hire.
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Mail Management
A Business Bay address, with every item logged for you.
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Dubai Real Estate
Property selection and paperwork handled from start to finish.
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Crypto Cashout
Off-ramp through ADGM and VARA regulated exchanges.
ExploreGot Questions?
Dubai Company + US LLC: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many GenZone clients do: the Dubai company for residency and local banking, the US LLC for US sales and Stripe.
Usually the US LLC, because it is faster. The Dubai company, visa and bank follow in 3–4 weeks.
A foreign-owned LLC with no US office, staff or US-connected income usually owes no US income tax, but must file Form 5472 every year.
The UAE has no personal income tax. Your Dubai company follows UAE corporate tax rules, and your personal position depends on your tax residency.
Yes. The GenZone platform tracks licenses, visas, filings and renewals for both companies under one login.
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In-Depth Guides and Official Sources
Our Guides
Official Sources
- IRS: Instructions for Form 5472
- Federal Tax Authority: UAE corporate tax and tax residency
General information, not tax advice. Your structure should be reviewed by our tax team.
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