What is specific to UAE companies
Where the UAE company is owned or controlled by NRIs, OCI holders or resident Indians, the FEMA analysis changes and the right route may differ from an ordinary foreign investment.
Where the UAE company is owned by NRIs, OCI holders or resident Indians, India looks through it, which can change the investment route.
How the UAE side affects the choice
The UAE has no withholding tax and exempts qualifying dividends from its 9% corporate tax, so the Indian rate is often the total cost.
Our services
How SU and Company helps
We compare the options against the UAE parent's plans and give a written recommendation before any filing.
- Activity and FDI route check
- Tax comparison of subsidiary and branch
- Eligibility check for branch or liaison office approval
- Joint venture shareholding and FEMA pricing points
Questions
Is a branch office a good option for a UAE company?
Only for a narrow, approved activity. A branch is taxed at the foreign company rate and exposes the parent directly, so most groups prefer a subsidiary.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and UAE rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. UAE law points should be confirmed with a UAE adviser.