Flatgigs
Flatgigs
Flatgigs is a Dubai-based recruitment and talent consultancy serving investor-backed and investor-ready startups across the MENA region. The firm helps high-growth companies build revenue-focused teams through strategic talent acquisition, culture-focused hiring, accelerated onboarding, and data-informed recruitment optimization. Its work centers on helping startups place experienced leaders and teams while managing hiring risk and improving the return on their talent investments.

Corporate Setup & Compliance Specialist (UAE, Hybrid)

Manage UAE entity formation, corporate banking, and AML compliance operations. Coordinate registrations, bank onboarding, regulatory filings, and GCC compliance deadlines.

Description

  • Lead incorporations across Free Zone, Mainland, and Offshore structures, including FZE, FZC, and LLC entities
  • Prepare MOAs, Articles of Incorporation, corporate resolutions, and trade license applications
  • Handle corporate renewals, statutory changes, share transfers, director appointments, and liquidations
  • Evaluate client profiles and recommend suitable regional or digital banking options
  • Prepare and pre-screen bank account applications while validating UBO documentation against compliance requirements
  • Work with relationship managers and compliance officers to complete background checks, address source-of-wealth questions, and finalize applications
  • Screen UBOs, politically exposed persons, and institutional clients
  • Maintain compliance with ADGM and DIFC CSP frameworks and applicable federal laws
  • Build and maintain a cross-jurisdiction compliance calendar for license renewals, Commercial Registration updates, corporate tax, VAT, and audited financial statements
  • Track GCC obligations, including UBO updates, ESR declarations, and AML reporting
  • Send clients timely alerts about upcoming compliance requirements
  • Coordinate with DET, DMCC, ADGM RA, RAKEZ, labor authorities, and immigration departments
  • Support clients with corporate banking introductions and visa or PRO allocations

Requirements

  • Bring 4–6 years of direct experience with UAE corporate service providers or business setup
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of UAE processes, portals, UAE Pass, smart applications, DET, DED, and Free Zone registries
  • Understand GCC corporate structures, including UAE Mainland and Free Zones, Saudi Arabia MISA/SAGIA setups, Qatar QFC/LLCs, and Bahrain
  • Apply practical knowledge of UAE AML/KYC requirements, corporate law, and end-to-end bank account opening procedures
  • Show a track record of handling name reservations, initial approvals, commercial registrations, lease coordination, and localized document drafting

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