Business Setup Manager
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About the Role
Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Business Setup Manager to advise clients on UAE business structures including Mainland, Freezone, and DIFC holding companies.
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Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates entering the UAE market
- Recommend the right jurisdiction: Mainland vs Freezone vs DIFC
- Guide clients on business activities, ownership structures, and regulatory requirements
- Set up and manage DIFC holding structures
- Guide HNIs on family wealth structuring, asset protection, and succession planning
- Oversee the complete company formation lifecycle
- Coordinate with internal teams (PRO, compliance, banking, tax)
- Assist clients with corporate bank account opening
- Convert qualified leads into clients through consultative selling
- Upsell additional services (accounting, tax, audit, office solutions)
Requirements
- Minimum 4 5 years of experience in UAE business setup consultancy
- Strong knowledge of UAE Mainland & Freezone licensing
- Strong knowledge of DIFC company structures & regulations
- Experience dealing with HNI clients and international investors
- Strong understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to close deals and manage high value clients
- Strategic thinking and problem solving mindset
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- High attention to detail in compliance and documentation
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Overview
- We are looking for a highly experienced Business Setup Manager who understands the UAE’s business landscape inside out — from Mainland and Freezone structures to DIFC holding companies and family wealth structuring.
- This role is not just about processing licenses — it’s about advising clients strategically, helping them choose the right jurisdiction, structure, and setup that aligns with their long term business and tax goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Advisory & Consultation: Act as a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates entering the UAE market.
- Recommend the right jurisdiction: Mainland vs Freezone vs DIFC.
- Guide clients on business activities, ownership structures, and regulatory requirements.
- Jurisdiction Expertise: In depth understanding of UAE Mainland company formation, Major Freezones (IFZA, DMCC, Meydan, etc.), DIFC structures including Holding companies, Family offices, Prescribed companies.
- Advise on cross border structuring and international expansion.
- Business Activity Mapping: Identify and align client business activities with the correct licensing authorities.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and permitted activities.
- DIFC & Family Structuring: Set up and manage DIFC holding structures.
- Guide HNIs on family wealth structuring, asset protection, and succession planning.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams for complex structures.
- End to End Setup Management: Oversee the complete company formation lifecycle.
- Coordinate with internal teams (PRO, compliance, banking, tax).
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 4 5 years of experience in UAE business setup consultancy.
- Strong knowledge of: UAE Mainland & Freezone licensing, DIFC company structures & regulations, Business activities and regulatory approvals.
- Experience dealing with HNI clients and international investors.
- Strong understanding of: UAE Corporate Tax, Compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven ability to close deals and manage high value clients.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking (not just operational execution).
- Strong communication & presentation skills.
- Problem solving mindset for complex structures.
- High attention to detail in compliance and documentation.
- Ability to handle pressure and multiple clients simultaneously.
Why Join Us
- Work with a fast growing consultancy in Dubai’s competitive market.
- Exposure to high value international clients and complex structures.
- Opportunity to position yourself as a thought leader in UAE business setup advisory.
- Performance driven incentives and growth opportunities.
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