Companies selling DIFC Regulated business
Where to buy a running regulated company for sale in DIFC.
Regulated licenses in DIFC are not only time consuming to obtain, but also difficult, as financial regulators need time to review the business model before giving the go ahead to DIFC to issue the license.
A regulated business for sale may be an active, running company or idle. In most cases, it will be the former.
By buying an active license, the new company owner can:
- Apply immediately for Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), allowing the company to benefit from Double Tax Avoidance treaties (DTA) that UAE has with more than 140 countries as of January, 2026.
- Avoid winning a long time for regulatory approvals.
- Benefit from DIFC’s prestige, as one of Dubai’s main and major freezones, owning a company in Dubai International Financial Center signifies of your company status to market players, suppliers and customers.
- Inform your stakeholders that your company has been operating in Dubai for an extended period, compared to incorporating a new entity, illustrating the company’s stability and capability
Permitted Regulated DIFC (DFSA) Business Activities and License Types
Regulated DIFC (DFSA) permits thousands of business activities across Commercial Trading, Services, and Industrial sectors. When acquiring an existing shelf or active company, you can retain existing activities or add and amend activity codes during the transfer of ownership.
How BUH consulting can assist
BUH Consulting have access to a constant changing list of companies that can be acquired.
Different businesses will be available for sale in DIFC at any given time, depending on availability.
Companies may be active or inactive.
Our merger and acquisition team will work with you to understand your requirements and assist you to purchase your ideal company.
Contact information
For a tailored solution, contact us to discuss about your requirements.
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