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ScaleonBusiness Solutions

UAE · Bahrain · Singapore

Start Your Business. Simplify Your Compliance. Grow with Confidence.

From company formation to tax filing, VAT compliance and bookkeeping, Scaleon helps entrepreneurs and businesses navigate setup and ongoing compliance across the UAE, Bahrain and Singapore — with a primary focus on the UAE.

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Where we work

One team, three active markets

The UAE is our primary market. We also support company formation and compliance in Bahrain and Singapore, working with locally licensed providers there.

Primary market

United Arab Emirates

Mainland or free zone set-up, with federal corporate tax and VAT administered by the FTA.

  • UAE Company Formation
  • Mainland Company Formation
  • Free Zone Company Formation
  • UAE Corporate Tax
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Additional active market

Bahrain

Commercial registration through Sijilat, with 10% VAT administered by the NBR.

  • Bahrain Company Formation
  • Bahrain VAT & Compliance
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Additional active market

Singapore

Incorporation with ACRA via Bizfile, corporate tax and GST administered by IRAS.

  • Singapore Company Incorporation
  • Singapore Accounting & Tax
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Financial services & ongoing compliance

Stay compliant after you’re set up

Ongoing compliance is a core part of what we do. Each service has a clear scope, a document checklist and an itemised fee.

Corporate Tax Filing

Who needs it
UAE companies and free zone entities that must register for and file Corporate Tax.
How we help
Registration, preparing filing information from your books, and deadline tracking.
Documents that may be required
Trade licence, financial statements or books, related-party details.
What you receive
A filing-ready information pack and submission support within the agreed scope.
What affects the fee
Entity type, volume of transactions, state of records, free zone status.
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VAT Registration & Filing

Who needs it
Businesses near or above the VAT threshold, and those already registered.
How we help
Threshold assessment, registration, periodic return preparation and filing.
Documents that may be required
Turnover records, sales and purchase invoices, import/export documents.
What you receive
TRN application support, reconciled returns and a VAT compliance calendar.
What affects the fee
Filing frequency, invoice volume, imports/exports, corrections needed.
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Bookkeeping & Accounting

Who needs it
SMEs that need reliable, tax-ready records without a full in-house team.
How we help
Categorisation, bank reconciliation, payables/receivables and reporting.
Documents that may be required
Bank statements, invoices, receipts and access to your accounting software.
What you receive
Agreed periodic reports and records ready for VAT and Corporate Tax.
What affects the fee
Monthly transactions, bank accounts, frequency, catch-up work.
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Bank Account Assistance

Who needs it
New and existing companies preparing a corporate bank account application.
How we help
Document checklist, business profile and transaction-flow documentation.
Documents that may be required
Company documents, shareholder details, business plan, source-of-funds information.
What you receive
An organised application pack and follow-up coordination where available.
What affects the fee
Ownership complexity, activity, number of jurisdictions involved.
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How Scaleon works

Four clear steps

  1. 1

    Tell us about your business

    Share your activity, plans and timeline through a short form or call.

  2. 2

    Receive a tailored scope and quotation

    An itemised quotation with government and professional fees shown separately.

  3. 3

    Prepare documents and complete the process

    We provide checklists, prepare documents and coordinate the agreed steps.

  4. 4

    Get post-setup compliance support

    VAT, Corporate Tax, bookkeeping and renewals — where you need them.

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UAE, Bahrain or Singapore?

The right jurisdiction depends on your business activity, target customers, where founders live, ownership requirements, costs, tax position and operating substance — not on a single headline rate.

FactorUnited Arab EmiratesBahrainSingapore
Common legal structuresMainland LLCs and branches, and free zone companies/establishments; available forms depend on the authority.Includes WLL (limited liability) companies, branches of foreign companies, partnerships and joint-stock companies.Private limited company is the usual choice; sole proprietorships, partnerships and foreign branches also exist.
Foreign ownership rulesUp to 100% foreign ownership on the mainland for most activities; certain strategic activities remain restricted.Up to 100% for many activities; some activities cap foreign ownership or need a Bahraini partner.Private limited companies may generally be wholly foreign-owned, subject to the local director requirement.
Local director / representative requirementsNo general local director rule for LLCs; manager and agent requirements depend on structure and activity.Managers/authorised signatories are set in the company documents; specific requirements vary by structure and activity.At least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore and a locally resident company secretary within six months.
Corporate income tax framework0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above; QFZPs 0% on qualifying income, subject to conditions.No general corporate income tax for most businesses; a 15% DMTT applies to large MNE groups from 2025.Flat 17% on chargeable income, with partial and start-up tax exemptions for qualifying companies.
VAT / GST rateVAT standard rate 5%; some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.VAT standard rate 10% since 1 January 2022; some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.GST rate 9% since 1 January 2024.
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Why Scaleon

Built around clarity and follow-through

Formation and compliance in one journey

The same team that sets up your company can keep its VAT, Corporate Tax and books in order.

Clear scope and quotation

You see what is included, what is not, and which fees are government charges.

Personalised guidance

Advice based on your activity, customers and plans — not a one-size package.

Support beyond incorporation

Renewals, filings and changes to your company are part of the relationship.

Practical document checklists

You know exactly what to prepare before each step.

Responsive communication

Plain-language updates so you always know where things stand.

FAQs

Common questions

What information do I need before starting a UAE company?

It helps to have a clear description of your business activities, a preferred jurisdiction (mainland or a specific free zone), passport copies and address details for all shareholders and managers, and an idea of your premises and visa needs. Corporate shareholders will usually need constitutional documents that may have to be attested before they are accepted in the UAE.

What is the main difference between a mainland and a free zone company?

A mainland company is licensed by the economic department of an emirate and can generally trade across the UAE. A free zone company is licensed by a specific free zone authority; it can trade within the free zone and internationally, while access to the UAE mainland market is regulated. Office, visa and activity rules also differ between jurisdictions.

What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate?

For a standard resident company, taxable income up to and including AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%, and taxable income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%. Different rules apply to Qualifying Free Zone Persons and to large multinational groups.

When does a UAE business need to register for VAT?

Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that amount in the next 30 days. A business may register voluntarily if its taxable supplies and imports, or taxable expenses, exceed AED 187,500. Non-resident businesses may need to register regardless of these thresholds.

Why does my business need bookkeeping if it is small?

Corporate Tax is calculated from accounting profit, VAT returns depend on accurate sales and purchase records, and claiming Small Business Relief requires reliable revenue figures. Good bookkeeping also helps you track cash flow, profitability and amounts owed, and makes bank reviews and investor requests easier to handle.

Can you guarantee that my company will get a bank account?

No. Banks carry out their own due diligence and make independent decisions. What we can do is help you prepare a clear, consistent application and understand the information banks commonly ask for. No consultant can guarantee approval.

Do you have offices in Bahrain and Singapore?

No. Scaleon’s primary market is the UAE. We support clients in Bahrain and Singapore by working with local service providers in those countries, and we explain at the outset which parts of the work are carried out by those providers.

How much do your services cost?

Fees depend on the scope of work, so we do not publish fixed prices. After understanding your requirements, we provide an itemised quotation that separates government fees, third-party costs and our professional fees, so you can see what each part covers.

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