Why the UAE is the Strategic Choice for US Businesses with Global Ambitions
From Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups, over 1,500 US firms operate across the UAE, with many establishing regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With streamlined business setup, zero corporate taxes in 40+ free zones and world-class infrastructure, the UAE offers American businesses a launchpad into the $8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) economy.
Effortless Business Setup
Launching a business in the UAE is quick and straightforward. Streamlined registration, digital platforms, and pro-business policies make it easy to get started. Forty specialized free zones—from logistics and media to life sciences and AI—offer 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate and personal income taxes and simplified visa processes, removing barriers and accelerating growth.
Infrastructure Advantage
The UAE’s infrastructure is unmatched. Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank among the world's top 10 airports and seaports by volume, connecting American businesses to 240+ destinations. Advanced telecommunications, premium office environments and world-class logistics enable companies to operate efficiently and scale rapidly.
AI and Tech Leadership
From NVIDIA, AMD and Microsoft to OpenAI, IBM and Google, US tech leaders are choosing the UAE as their regional AI hub. UAE partnership and investment is accelerating the spread and adoption of next-gen US tech across the region and beyond. The landmark U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership will channel hundreds of billions in UAE investment into American chips and compute infrastructure for both countries.
Market Access
The UAE serves as America’s gateway to more than $8 trillion in emerging market opportunities. With same-day flight access to 2.7 billion consumers and 27 signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), 13 of which are already in force, the UAE continues to expand its role as a global trade hub.
CEPAs are strategic accords that advance the UAE’s global trade and diversification agenda by strengthening partnerships, reducing trade barriers, and promoting the exchange of goods, services, and investments to drive sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
Today, the UAE is widely recognized as a global expansion platform, combining its strategic location, stable business environment, and diverse talent pool to serve as an ideal base for accessing high-growth markets worldwide.