From company formation and government liaison to corporate compliance, Parallel Gulf provides end-to-end business setup solutions for foreign investors across four GCC countries.
WLL formation, KDIPA licensing, silent shareholder & agent services
MISA licensing, 100% foreign ownership, Vision 2030 sectors
Mainland & free zone setup, golden visas, corporate tax
QFC & mainland formation, foreign investment licenses
We simplify the process of dealing with government agencies across the Gulf, making your life easier.
Tailor-made incorporation across all four countries. Kuwait WLL, KDIPA, Saudi MISA, UAE DED/free zone, and Qatar QFC — handled end-to-end.
We take on the role of local majority shareholder or agent while you retain full control. Guaranteed exit strategy and complete predictability.
Specialised officers handling labour files, immigration, visas, commercial licenses, and ministry approvals across all four countries.
Constant compliance — annual meetings, financial reports, tax cards, legal translations, attestation services, and ongoing regulatory filings.
Long-term or project-based — we source commercial agents and structure flexible partnership arrangements across all four Gulf markets.
Find the right distribution channels, local partners, or create a platform to reach all four markets from one base.
Headquartered in Kuwait with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha. Our team advises on all processes involved in establishing your business, tapping into a long-established network across the region.
Each country has unique requirements. We navigate them all.
Standard LLC with 51% local ownership. We provide silent shareholder so you retain full control with guaranteed exit.
Up to 100% foreign ownership with tax exemptions and incentives for qualifying companies.
Establish under KDIPA without local partnership. Branches operate fully; rep offices for non-commercial activities.
Exclusive distribution via Kuwaiti agent. We source reliable agents and protect your interests within agency laws.
Closed shareholding company — minimum 5 shareholders, KD 10,000 capital. For larger multi-investor ventures.
Labour file management, immigration, specialised licenses, and all government liaison at Public Authority for Manpower.
100% foreign ownership through Ministry of Investment. Full application and approval process handled.
Ministry of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, ZATCA tax, and GOSI social insurance setup.
Nitaqat compliance — classification system, expanded 269-profession requirements, hiring strategy.
Mandatory Riyadh headquarters for government contracts. Full RHQ setup and compliance.
Priority sectors — tourism, entertainment, tech, renewables with incentives and fast-track approvals.
Work visas, iqama issuance/renewal, exit/re-entry, HRSD interactions across all regions.
DED license, 100% foreign ownership, trade name reservation, and office lease assistance.
DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM and 40+ zones. Full ownership, tax benefits, profit repatriation.
5 and 10-year residency for investors, entrepreneurs, and specialists. Complete processing.
UAE national hiring compliance, MOHRE regulations, and Nafis programme integration.
FTA registration, 9% tax compliance, VAT filing, and transfer pricing documentation.
Emirates ID, establishment card, labour card, visa stamping, and all immigration formalities.
100% foreign ownership, 10% corporate tax, English common law framework.
Ministry of Commerce formation, commercial registration, municipality licensing.
MOCI permit for majority or full ownership in approved sectors outside QFC.
Workforce nationalisation compliance, reporting, and recruitment support.
Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul — tax holidays and customs exemptions.
Work permits, RP issuance/renewal, Ministry of Interior liaison.
Single team that knows every market. We coordinate across borders so you don't have to.
Our nominee services come with full control and exit on short notice — always.
10+ years of established networks. We know the right people and fastest routes.
Beyond setup — Saudization, Emiratisation, annual filings, and licence renewals year after year.
Book a free consultation. We'll review your requirements and propose a tailored approach — no obligation.