Business news from across the Emirates, free zone updates, the conferences worth attending and the organisations that matter. And when you're ready, International Trade Solutions helps you set up in the UAE, build your systems and trade with the world.
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UAE business and trade
Free zones
Events and conferences
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We build the software your business runs on
Apps, portals and business systems, designed and built with you. We ship real products, like the All in Family app on the App Store.
Mobile and web apps
iPhone, Android and web apps, from first sketch to App Store launch.
Member and client portals
Secure logins for members, clients and partners, with documents, payments and news, like Guildhall, our member portal for associations, chambers and companies.
CRM and sales systems
Leads, customers and follow-ups in one place, connected to your email and WhatsApp.
Finance and operations tools
Invoicing, budgets, approvals and dashboards that show your numbers live.
Websites and automation
Fast websites, automatic news and reports, and AI assistants that save your team hours.
Whatever your business needs in the UAE, International Trade Solutions can take it on: set up your company, build your software and apps, broker yachts, marine and property, and trade and source goods worldwide. One partner, start to finish.
federal corporate tax, charged only on taxable profit above AED 375,000. Qualifying free zone income can be taxed at 0%. u.ae
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foreign ownership allowed for most mainland business activities since 2021, as well as in the free zones. Invest UAE
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free zones across the seven emirates, each with its own licences, facilities and sector focus. u.ae
A hub between Europe, Asia and Africa, with major ports, global airports and 40+ free zones. Our home base, Ras Al Khaimah, hosts 50,000+ RAKEZ companies and is rated A+ by Fitch. rakez.com
The UAE business community
The authorities, chambers, free zones and venues investors and business owners deal with most, across the Emirates.
The usual path — ITS handles it with you end to end.
Choose activity, emirate & licence
Pick your activities, then the mainland or a free zone in the emirate that fits — each with its own rules and fees.
Choose a company type & facility
LLC, branch, free zone company or sole establishment, plus a desk, office, warehouse or land.
Apply, pay & get your licence
Reserve the trade name, submit documents and approvals, and receive your licence.
Visas, bank account & tax
Residence visas and Emirates ID, a corporate bank account, and corporate tax and VAT registration.
Trade from the UAE to the world
ITS is a licensed general trading and commercial brokerage company. We source, negotiate and move goods between the UAE and markets in Europe, North Africa and the Americas, and act as a trusted go-between for producers, suppliers and buyers.
The companies and associations we work with across marine, technology, logistics, trade and travel, from the UAE to Europe, the Americas and Oceania.
MAXOEL Yachts
USA and UAE
A premium yacht brokerage house for charter, sales and management, handling formalities and regional solutions for owners.
RAGOA Business Solutions
UAE
An information technology solutions company making technology accessible for everyone.
Cigisped Yacht Transport
Genoa, Italy
An international logistics provider specialising in moving yachts worldwide, including by air freight.
Pacsoft
New Zealand
PacsoftNG is marina management software for marinas, drystacks, haulouts, boatyards, shipyards and harbours.
Yellowknife & Partners
Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania
Strategy, management and operations specialists, supporting organisations in over 100 countries and 35 sectors for nearly 40 years.
SOAR
Partner network
Building meaningful relationships and sustainable growth for its partners.
Discover Tango
Argentina and France
Tango holidays and curated tango experiences.
HAKIMinvest
Al Hakim Trading Est.
Trading and investment partner of ITS.
The owners of ITS
More than 35 years of combined experience in UAE marinas, yacht charter and brokerage, hospitality and commercial management.
Eslam Rezk
Co-Founder and Owner, International Trade Solutions
Eslam brings over 17 years in business development and marine operations across the UAE, GCC and Egypt. As Assistant Marina Manager at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, part of Emaar Hospitality, he drove revenues above AED 30 million a year, and as Commercial Area Manager at VIC Holding Group he managed multimillion-dollar budgets and new business.
At ITS he leads yacht brokerage, project management consultancy and global trading. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Alexandria University, is a graduate of British Marine's Intermediate Marina Management programme, and is an active member of the Leisure Marine Association MENA.
Marie Charlene Michel
Co-Founder and Owner, International Trade Solutions
Charlene has more than 20 years in marina, charter and hospitality in the UAE and beyond. She spent 11 years with Emaar Hospitality leading marine relations across 800 berths at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai Creek Marina Yacht Club and Marassi Marina in Egypt. She founded Royal Yachts Charter in 2008 and later headed charter and brokerage at Art Marine.
She is Executive Manager of the Leisure Marine Association MENA, working with ministries and authorities on standards and regulation. A British Marine Certified Marina Manager completing her MBA with Cardiff University, she leads brokerage, yacht acquisitions and marina development strategy at ITS.
Set up your company in the UAE with ITS
International Trade Solutions is a UAE company licensed in Ras Al Khaimah. We help investors and companies from around the world set up anywhere in the UAE, on the mainland or in the free zone that fits them best, and then grow from here.
Choosing the right emirate, free zone or mainland licence, and company type
Preparing and following up your application, visas and bank account
Finding offices, warehouses, property and partners
Project management and consultancy after you launch
