Corporate Services Manager

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of
• company incorporation, renewal, amendment, liquidation, and restructuring
• across UAE mainland, free zone, offshore jurisdictions, and financial free zones, including
• DIFC and ADGM
• .
• Support clients with the establishment, administration, amendment, and ongoing maintenance of

Difc Foundations And Adgm Foundations

• , including liaison with registered agents, authorities, and relevant service providers.
• Advise clients and internal team members on suitable UAE business structures, licence activities, shareholding arrangements, foundation structures, office requirements, visa eligibility, and authority requirements.
• Liaise with UAE government authorities, free zones, economic departments, immigration, labour, notaries, courts, embassies, banks, and other relevant bodies.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, tracking, and completion of licence applications, corporate amendments, establishment cards, immigration files, visas, labour approvals, foundation applications, and related documentation.
• Ensure all client files, corporate records, registers, constitutional documents, foundation charters/by-laws, powers of attorney, UBO declarations, ESR filings, and compliance documents are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor UAE regulatory changes affecting company formation, licensing, immigration, labour, corporate tax, AML, ESR, UBO, compliance obligations, and
• DIFC/ADGM foundation requirements
• .
• Support clients with visa and immigration processes, including investor and golden visas, employment visas, dependent visas, renewals, cancellations, medical tests, Emirates ID, and status changes.
• Coordinate with banks and assist clients with corporate bank account opening requirements, KYC documentation, and compliance queries.
• Manage client communication, provide clear status updates, explain regulatory requirements, and ensure a high level of service delivery.
• Supervise and guide corporate services executives, PROs, and administrative staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of tasks.
• Review invoices, government fees, quotations, and disbursements to ensure accurate billing and cost recovery.
• Maintain strong relationships with UAE free zones, mainland authorities, registered agents, service providers, and strategic partners.
• Identify process improvements to streamline corporate services operations, reduce delays, and improve client experience.
• Ensure confidentiality, proper document control, and compliance with internal policies and UAE legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and entity governance (local & offshore)
• Excellent organizational and document-handling skills
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks in DIFC, DET, Dubai Freezones, global corporate services
• Experience in a trust company, corporate service provider, law firm, or family office.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing resolutions, company minutes, filings, and legal correspondence

• Professional Development Encouraged

• STEP Membership (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
• ICSA/CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) certifications
• Ongoing AML/KYC or regulatory training