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UAE Setup · For Russian Residents

UAE setup for Russian residents.

UAE remains an open jurisdiction for non-sanctioned Russian nationals. ArxSetup applies enhanced sanctions screening to every Russian-linked engagement.

Considerations

  • Sanctions screening — UAE Cabinet, UN, EU and OFAC lists checked at onboarding and ongoing. We decline matters where positive matches arise.
  • Source of wealth — detailed documentation required: employment history, business proceeds, audited financials where applicable.
  • Banking — UAE banks apply enhanced due diligence to Russian-linked beneficial owners. Digital banks have generally tighter risk appetite than Tier 1.
  • Russia-UAE DTAA — in force.
  • Russian CFC rules — Russian-resident shareholders may have to report and tax UAE company profits in Russia.

Recommended approach

We treat Russian engagements as enhanced due diligence by default. Pre-engagement screening call with our MLRO is required.

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This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.