SITUATION:
The client is a practicing physician from country X who, in his spare time, is engaged in oil trading. Having decided to enter the UAE market, he approached us for a turnkey business setup — from company registration and licensing to marketing and operational management. Due to heavy commitments in his primary profession, the client requested a turnkey solution covering everything from company licensing to marketing.
CLIENT OBJECTIVES:
1. Company registration in Mainland UAE.
2. Obtaining approvals from government authorities relevant to oil trading activities.
3. Leasing/finding a physical office that meets regulator requirements and suits the planned number of employees.
4. Recruiting key staff and establishing a management system.
5. Obtaining UAE residency for the founders and the company’s employees.
6. Assisting with obtaining visas for travel to Europe.
7. Opening a corporate bank account, as well as personal accounts for the company’s founders and employees.
8. Annual company administration covering all operational requests.
9. Providing accounting services, preparing tax returns, and assisting with the organization of the annual financial audit.
10. When necessary, coordinating legal services with local and international law firms.
11. Arranging notary services.
12. Assisting with services involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, embassies and consulates.
13. Creating a brand book and corporate identity.
14. Designing a logo and a corporate website.
15. Building an initial sales funnel and lead flow.
16. Selecting industry-specific events for networking and market entry.
RESULTS OF OUR WORK:
- As a result of our efforts, the client has been successfully operating in the UAE market for approximately three years and is preparing to expand into new markets of the Persian Gulf region, including plans to open a branch in Saudi Arabia.
- Necessary approvals from government authorities for operations were obtained, including confirmations related to safety and logistics.
- A suitable office was located and leased, and a logistics network was established; contracts were negotiated and signed with suppliers and logistics partners.
- Thanks to the work of our marketing department, a comprehensive PR strategy and brand structure were developed; the client’s brand is now well-known in the UAE market and generates good profits through professionally built sales funnels.
