Francophone Africa
Cross-structuring Seychelles ↔ UAE free zones.
Seychelles holds a distinct place in Africa–Gulf business flows. Our conviction: cross-structuring Seychelles ↔ UAE free zones. We turn that conviction into concrete meetings, vetted partners and coordinated procedures in Dubai.
We work in French, with deep knowledge of Francophone Africa's business environments and of what Emirati institutions expect. As an Africa UAE advisor, we know what both shores expect — Emirati investors and business leaders from Seychelles alike.
Opportunities in detail
Mainland to address the local market, a free zone for 100% ownership and international reach, a holding to organise your stakes: the right choice depends on your activity in Seychelles and your flows. We compare, cost, then coordinate incorporation, banking and residency.
Tourism and hospitality in Seychelles attract a new generation of Gulf investors, and Dubai is where those decisions are made. We present your assets and projects — resorts, licences, land — to the relevant operators and funds, and organise visits both ways.
For wealth built in Seychelles, Dubai offers what is often missing elsewhere: monetary stability, robust holding structures and international managers. We frame the thinking — objectives, horizon, family governance — then arrange introductions to family offices and regulated advisers.
Your roadmap
By video call from Victoria or at our Dubai office: your situation, your objective, your timeline. No commitment at this stage.
A written action plan specific to your market: recommended structure, realistic budget, milestones, and the list of counterparties we propose to approach.
We arrange your meetings in Dubai: partners, property or facility visits, banks, institutions. You leave with working relationships, not business cards.
Signature, incorporation, first shipment or acquisition: we coordinate, then remain your permanent relay in the Emirates.
How we work with you
Frequently asked questions
Dubai's market is open to international buyers: residential, commercial and off-plan. We help you define an objective (rental yield, residence, capital growth), shortlist properties and coordinate visits, checks and procedures through to signature.
Two main routes: Mainland (UAE local market) or a free zone (100% foreign ownership). We compare jurisdictions for your activity, coordinate the file, bank-account opening and, if needed, residency.
Yes, several routes exist depending on your profile: residency linked to a property investment, the 10-year Golden Visa, or an entrepreneur residency attached to your company. We identify the right route and coordinate the file with licensed providers — the final decision always rests with the UAE authorities.
Emirati banks require a solid file: a company with real substance, documented activity, a clear origin of funds. We prepare that file upstream, select the banks that fit your profile and accompany you to the meetings — in strict respect of compliance rules.
Cross-structuring Seychelles ↔ UAE free zones — that is your market's specific angle. Add Dubai's structural strengths: direct air connectivity, a free-zone ecosystem, access to Gulf capital and world-class trade infrastructure.
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