Incorporating a Dubai Internet City Free Zone LLC for Korean E-commerce
Korean e-commerce businesses can establish a Free Zone LLC in Dubai Internet City to access the Middle Eastern market. This structure provides 100% foreign ownership and specific tax benefits under the UAE corporate tax regime.
Founders must manage compliance with both UAE Federal Decree-Law 47/2022 and the South Korean Income Tax Act regarding foreign-source income reporting.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupVirtuzone (UAE BSC) setup$12,900
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$5,500
What the tax authority sees
UAE Federal Decree-Law 47/2022 imposes a 9% Corporate Tax on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000.
National Tax Service; foreign-source income reporting per Income Tax Act Article 3; Korea has US tax treaty (10% treaty rate for royalties).
Leverage Dubai Internet City's 100% foreign ownership and full capital repatriation to scale your Korean e-commerce operations into the MENA region.
- 01Korean National Tax Service foreign-source income reporting requirements
- 02Economic substance regulations compliance in Dubai
- 03Potential double taxation if tax residency is not clearly established
From filing to funded bank account
UAE Free Zone (Dubai Internet City) vs US LLC (Wyoming)
FAQ
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