Aurum Consulting Services FZE is your trusted partner for business formation, corporate
compliance, and government services in the UAE. We transform complexity into clarity.
500+
Companies Formed
10+
Years in UAE
40+
Freezones Covered
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What We Do
Eleven Specialist Service Areas
01🏛
Company Setup
Mainland, free zone and all UAE jurisdictions.
02🛂
Residency Visa
Investor, employment & dependent visas.
03⭐
Golden Visa
10-year UAE residency for investors & talent.
04📊
Accounting / Bookkeeping
Full-cycle financial records management.
05🧾
Tax Planning & Compliance
Corporate tax, VAT and FTA compliance.
06⚖️
Legal Consultancy
POA, Wills, attestation & legal products.
07🏠
Real Estate
Property advisory, DLD & title deed services.
08🏦
Foundation / S.P.V.
DIFC & ADGM wealth structuring vehicles.
09🌐
Offshore Setup
JAFZA, RAK ICC & ADGM offshore companies.
10📋
Liquidation
Orderly company dissolution & winding up.
11💳
Bank Account Opening
Corporate & personal UAE bank accounts.
Why Choose Aurum
Built on Four Pillars of Excellence
01
Deep Local Expertise
Our consultants have navigated every DED, DIFC, ADGM, and freezone authority across the
UAE — we know the people and the processes.
02
End-to-End Delivery
From your initial business plan to your first employee visa, we handle every stage of
your business journey under one roof.
03
Regulatory Currency
UAE law evolves rapidly. Our team stays current with MoE, FTA, and MOHRE updates so
your compliance never lapses.
04
Confidential Advisory
We treat every client engagement with absolute discretion. Your ownership structures
and strategic plans remain strictly private.
Client
Testimonials
What Our
Clients Say About Us
★★★★★
Aurum handled our entire freezone setup from start to finish in under two weeks.
Their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting it right. We couldn't have
asked for a smoother process.
A
Ahmed Al Mansoori
CEO, Trading Company — Dubai
★★★★★
The Golden Visa process seemed daunting but Aurum made it completely
straightforward. They assessed my eligibility, prepared all documents, and I had my visa within the
expected timeline. Highly recommended.
S
Sarah Mitchell
Property Investor — UK National
★★★★★
We had struggled to open a corporate bank account for months. Aurum knew exactly
which bank to approach and what documents to prepare — we had an account active within three weeks.
Outstanding service.
R
Rajesh Kumar
Director, IT Services — India National
★★★★★
Aurum set up our mainland company, registered us for VAT, and handled our initial
PRO requirements all in one engagement. Having a single knowledgeable partner for everything saved us
enormous time and stress.
F
Fatima Al Rashid
Founder, Retail Brand — Dubai
★★★★★
I needed a DIFC Will to protect my assets and ensure my family was provided for.
The team at Aurum explained every step clearly and the entire process was completed efficiently and
discreetly. Exceptional.
M
Michael Thompson
Senior Executive — Australian National
★★★★★
Our corporate tax registration and first filing was handled perfectly by Aurum.
They understood our free zone structure and qualifying income position — ensuring full compliance without
over-paying.
L
Li Wei
CFO, Technology Company — Singapore
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About Aurum
The Gold Standard in Business Consultancy
Aurum — Latin for gold — represents our unwavering commitment to excellence in every
engagement. We are a full-spectrum business consultancy based in Dubai.
Who We Are
Trusted Advisors Since Day One
Founded by professionals with deep roots in UAE commercial law, government liaison, and
corporate governance, Aurum Consulting Services FZE has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, SMEs, and
international corporations through every stage of their UAE journey.
Our consultants combine technical expertise with genuine on-the-ground relationships
across DED, DIFC, ADGM, MOHRE, FTA, and 40+ free zone authorities. We don't just know the rules — we know
the people who apply them.
Whether you are establishing your first UAE company, expanding from an existing entity,
navigating a corporate tax audit, or planning multi-generational wealth succession, Aurum is the partner
that stays with you for the long term.
Our Commitment to You
End-to-end support from initial consultation through licence issuance and beyond — we don't disappear
after the paperwork is signed.
Dedicated relationship managers who understand your business structure, sector, and long-term
objectives.
Transparent timelines and fee structures with no hidden costs — clarity is part of our service.
Fluent handling of Arabic and English government documentation, attestation, and official
correspondence.
A wide network of banking relationships to facilitate smooth corporate account opening across leading
UAE banks.
Strict confidentiality — your ownership structures, financials, and strategic plans remain private.
Our Values
What Drives Everything We Do
🎯
Precision
Every document, deadline, and detail is handled with meticulous accuracy. In UAE
compliance, mistakes cost time and money — we eliminate both.
🤝
Partnership
We are not a transaction. We are a long-term partner invested in your success. Our
relationship begins at onboarding and has no expiry.
🔒
Discretion
Client confidentiality is sacred. Your corporate structure, ownership, finances,
and strategy are protected by our absolute professional discretion.
Ready to work with Aurum?
Our Services
Eleven Areas of Specialist Expertise
Select a service from the menu to explore how Aurum Consulting can help you navigate
every aspect of UAE business setup, compliance, and wealth management.
Aurum Consulting guides you through every UAE company formation option — mainland DED
licences, 40+ free zones, and offshore jurisdictions. We assess your business activity, ownership
preferences, visa requirements, and tax position to recommend the optimal structure from day one.
Mainland (DED) — 100% foreign ownership on most
activities
Free zone company formation across all 40+ UAE
free zones
Activity selection and trade name
reservation
MOA / AOA drafting and notarisation
Ejari, lease agreements, and office
solutions
Licence issuance to post-setup compliance
DIFC
Financial Services
DMCC
Trade & Commodities
IFZA
General Business
DAFZA
Aviation & Logistics
RAKEZ
Manufacturing & Trade
ADGM
Finance & Tech
Ideal For
First-time UAE entrants, international companies expanding into the region,
entrepreneurs seeking optimal ownership and tax structure, and businesses requiring local market access.
Service 02
Residency Visa
Aurum manages the full spectrum of UAE residency visa services — from investor and partner
visas to employment, dependent, and domestic worker visas. We handle the entire process from entry permit to
Emirates ID, ensuring a seamless experience for individuals and corporates alike.
Investor and partner residency visas
Employment and mission visas for staff
Dependent and family sponsorship visas
Domestic worker and housemaid visas
Medical fitness tests and biometrics
coordination
Emirates ID application and renewal
Visa cancellation and status changes
Entry permit and visa stamping
Ideal For
Business owners sponsoring employees, individuals relocating families, companies
managing large employee headcounts, and anyone requiring a seamless end-to-end UAE visa service.
Service 03
Golden Visa
The UAE Golden Visa offers a 10-year renewable residency with no sponsor required —
providing unparalleled stability for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and their families.
Aurum manages the complete application process from eligibility assessment to final Emirates ID issuance.
Eligibility assessment across all
categories
Real estate investors (AED 2M+ property)
Entrepreneurs with AED 500K+ company
capital
Skilled professionals (AED 30K+/month
salary)
Exceptional talents — doctors, engineers,
artists
Family inclusion under sponsor's Golden
Visa
✦ The Golden Visa eliminates the need for employer sponsorship and allows 100%
ownership of UAE businesses — making it the preferred long-term residency solution for serious investors
and professionals.
Ideal For
Property investors, business owners, high-income professionals, doctors, engineers,
creatives, and anyone seeking long-term UAE residency independence.
Service 04
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Accurate financial records are the foundation of every well-run UAE business — and a legal
requirement under the UAE Commercial Companies Law. Aurum's accounting team provides outsourced bookkeeping
and financial reporting, allowing you to focus on your business while we keep your books immaculate.
SMEs, startups, free zone companies, and mainland businesses that require
professional financial management without the cost of an in-house finance team.
Service 05
Tax Planning & Compliance
The UAE's introduction of corporate tax (9%) and VAT (5%) has fundamentally changed the
compliance landscape. Aurum Consulting provides proactive tax planning and meticulous FTA compliance
services — ensuring your business is structured efficiently, registered correctly, and filed on time.
Corporate tax registration and TRN issuance
Corporate tax return preparation and filing
VAT registration (mandatory and voluntary)
Quarterly VAT return filing
Free zone qualifying income analysis
Transfer pricing documentation
Voluntary disclosure and penalty
reconsideration
Tax residency certificates (TRC)
Ideal For
All UAE businesses subject to corporate tax or VAT, free zone entities assessing
qualifying income status, and international groups with UAE entities requiring transfer pricing
documentation.
Service 06
Legal Consultancy & Products
Aurum's legal services division handles the critical documentation that underpins UAE
business and personal affairs — Powers of Attorney, Wills, attestation, and PRO services. Our team ensures
every document is correctly drafted, notarised, and legally enforceable.
General and specific Power of Attorney
(POA)
DIFC Wills for non-Muslim expatriates
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
attestation
Educational certificate attestation
Apostille certification for Hague countries
Trade licence renewal and PRO services
Labour card and MOHRE transactions
Personal and commercial document
legalisation
Ideal For
Expatriates requiring estate planning, businesses managing daily government
liaison, and individuals needing legally certified documentation for UAE or overseas use.
Service 07
Real Estate Advisory
Dubai's real estate market offers exceptional investment returns — but navigating DLD
regulations, off-plan purchases, title deeds, and financing requires specialist guidance. Aurum provides
strategic real estate advisory to investors and corporations seeking to acquire, structure, or manage
property assets in the UAE.
Residential and commercial property
acquisition
Off-plan and ready property transaction
management
DLD registration, Oqood & title deed
processing
Property held within offshore/corporate
structures
RERA-compliant SPA review and guidance
Mortgage facilitation and developer liaison
Golden Visa through real estate (AED 2M+)
Portfolio structuring for HNW investors
Ideal For
Individual investors, HNW families, corporations acquiring commercial space, and
overseas buyers seeking structured property investment in the UAE.
Service 08
Foundation / S.P.V.
DIFC Foundations, ADGM SPVs, and private family vehicles offer internationally recognised
structures for succession planning, asset protection, and multi-generational wealth governance. These
structures are governed by common law frameworks, providing robust legal certainty increasingly chosen by
GCC and international families.
DIFC Foundation setup and registration
ADGM Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
formation
Succession and estate planning structuring
Protection from forced heirship rules
Charitable and family purpose vehicles
Asset and IP holding structures
Multigenerational wealth transfer planning
Annual compliance and governance support
Ideal For
High-net-worth individuals and families seeking to protect wealth across
generations, international investors requiring legally robust holding structures, and philanthropic or
charitable objectives.
Service 09
Offshore Setup
UAE offshore companies — registered in JAFZA, RAK ICC, or ADGM — provide a tax-efficient
holding and asset protection structure recognised globally. They are ideal vehicles for international asset
holding, IP ownership, and accessing UAE banking without an operational local presence.
JAFZA offshore company formation
RAK ICC international company setup
ADGM offshore company registration
100% foreign ownership and full
confidentiality
UAE real estate holding (JAFZA, RAK)
No annual audit requirement (RAK ICC)
Access to UAE banking infrastructure
Annual maintenance and renewal support
Ideal For
Wealth management, international holding structures, IP ownership, estate planning,
and investors requiring a UAE-registered entity for banking or asset purposes without a physical presence.
Service 10
Liquidation
Company liquidation in the UAE requires a structured, legally compliant process handled
with precision. Aurum guides businesses through the complete winding-up procedure — from initial resolution
through licence cancellation, employee settlement, and final deregistration — minimising time, cost, and
legal exposure.
Voluntary liquidation (shareholder
resolution)
Mainland DED licence cancellation
Free zone company deregistration
Employee visa and labour card cancellation
End of service and gratuity settlement
FTA deregistration (VAT and corporate tax)
Gazette publication and creditor
notification
Bank account closure coordination
Ideal For
Businesses completing their UAE operations, companies restructuring their regional
presence, and entities requiring a clean and fully compliant legal wind-down.
Service 11
Bank Account Opening
Opening a UAE corporate bank account is one of the most challenging steps for new
businesses. Banks apply rigorous KYC and compliance screening — and a poorly prepared application can result
in rejection or lengthy delays. Aurum's banking relationships and documentation expertise dramatically
improve your approval odds and speed.
Corporate current account opening
Multi-currency and international accounts
Bank selection matched to your activity and
structure
KYC document preparation and review
Personal non-resident account facilitation
High-risk and complex structure
applications
International banking introductions
Account upgrade and limit enhancement
support
Ideal For
New companies requiring a UAE corporate account, offshore and freezone entities
needing local banking access, non-residents seeking personal accounts, and businesses that have been
rejected elsewhere.
Not sure which service you need?
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say About Us
Hundreds of businesses and individuals have trusted Aurum Consulting to guide their
UAE journey. Here is what some of them have to say.
A
★★★★★
Aurum handled our entire freezone setup from start to finish in under two weeks. Their
team was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting it right. We couldn't have asked for a
smoother process.
Ahmed Al Mansoori
CEO, Trading Company — Dubai
S
★★★★★
The Golden Visa process seemed daunting but Aurum made it completely straightforward.
They assessed my eligibility, prepared all documents, and I had my visa within the expected timeline. Highly
recommended.
Sarah Mitchell
Property Investor — UK National
R
★★★★★
We had struggled to open a corporate bank account for months. Aurum's team knew exactly
which bank to approach, what documents to prepare, and we had an account active within three weeks.
Outstanding service.
Rajesh Kumar
Director, IT Services — India National
F
★★★★★
Aurum set up our mainland company, registered us for VAT, and handled our initial PRO
requirements all in one engagement. Having a single, knowledgeable partner for everything saved us enormous
time and stress.
Fatima Al Rashid
Founder, Retail Brand — Dubai
M
★★★★★
I needed a DIFC Will to protect my assets and ensure my family was provided for. The
team at Aurum explained every step clearly and the entire process was completed efficiently and discreetly.
Exceptional.
Michael Thompson
Senior Executive — Australian National
L
★★★★★
Our corporate tax registration and first filing was handled perfectly by Aurum. They
understood our free zone structure and qualifying income position — and ensured we were fully compliant
without over-paying.
Li Wei
CFO, Technology Company — Singapore
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