Senior Business Setup Consultant at mazeed

About this role

About us mazeed is a financial management platform that helps businesses automate accounting, simplify tax compliance, and stay ready for e-invoicing through a combination of localized software (SaaS) and Finance-as-a-Service (FaaS). We work with SMEs and growing companies across the GCC, enabling them to operate with clarity, control, and confidence. We are building the infrastructure for the next phase of financial compliance and digital transformation in the region, with a strong focus on e-invoicing and scalable financial operations Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Setup Consultant with extensive hands-on expertise in UAE Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore company formation. The successful candidate will independently advise local and international clients on business establishment, manage the entire incorporation and post-incorporation process, handle government and immigration procedures, and contribute to business growth through client acquisition and the promotion of Mazeed's corporate and financial services. Key 1. Business Setup Advisory & Consultation · Conduct consultations with entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate investors, and international clients to assess their business establishment requirements. · Advise on company formation across UAE Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore jurisdictions, recommending suitable legal structures, business activities, licence types, ownership arrangements, and visa allocations. · Provide guidance on LLCs, branches, subsidiaries, holding companies, and corporate shareholder arrangements, including foreign ownership and cross-border incorporation requirements. · Explain jurisdiction-specific regulations, incorporation costs, timelines, documentation requirements, and ongoing corporate obligations. · Prepare tailored business setup proposals, quotations, and cost estimates, guiding clients through the decision-making and incorporation process. 2. Company Incorporation & Corporate Services · Independently manage end-to-end company incorporation across UAE Mainland jurisdictions, major Free Zones (including DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, IFZA, RAKEZ, and others), and Offshore jurisdictions such as RAK ICC and JAFZA Offshore. · Handle trade name reservations, initial approvals, business activity selection, trade licence applications, and the preparation and notarisation of incorporation documents, including MOA/AOA and shareholder resolutions. · Coordinate corporate shareholder documentation, attestations, office lease arrangements, Ejari registrations, and additional regulatory approvals where applicable. · Manage post-incorporation services, including trade licence renewals, amendments, share transfers, ownership changes, corporate restructuring, UBO declarations, and statutory filings. · Handle company liquidation, deregistration, and closure procedures, ensuring timely completion of applications, government clearances, and required documentation. 3. Government Relations, PRO & Immigration Services · Manage government relations and PRO activities on behalf the company clients , coordinating directly with Mainland licensing authorities, Free Zones, immigration departments, and other relevant government entities. · Handle applications through government platforms, including DET/DED, MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, and relevant Free Zone portals. · Process establishment cards, immigration file openings, labour approvals, work permits, employment contracts, and related government documentation. · Manage investor, partner, employee, and dependent visa applications, including entry permits, medical examinations, Emirates ID, residency procedures, renewals, and cancellations. · Resolve government application issues, rejections, and escalations while staying updated on changes to UAE licensing, labour, and immigration procedures. 4. Regulatory Compliance & Business Operations · Assist clients with corporate bank account opening requirements and coordinate with Mazeed's Tax and Accounting teams on Corporate Tax, VAT, and other relevant registration obligations. · Manage assigned incorporation cases from initiation to completion, ensuring accurate documentation, timely submissions, and effective coordination with internal departments. · Maintain accurate client records, CRM updates, application trackers, renewal schedules, and operational reports. · Develop and improve incorporation procedures and jurisdiction-specific checklists, monitor processing timelines, and resolve operational bottlenecks to ensure efficient service delivery. 5. Business Development & Client Relationship Management · Generate new business opportunities through client consultations, referrals, networking, and strategic partnerships. · Manage prospective clients from initial enquiry through consultation, proposal preparation, negotiation, and successful conversion. · Build and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, corporate clients, and international business partners to encourage client retention and referrals. · Identify cross-selling opportunities for Mazeed's accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax, auditing, advisory, and e-invoicing services. · Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to improve lead conversion, monitor market opportunities, and achieve assigned business development targets. Core Values Being a mazeed er, our promise to customers, internal teams, HR and Leadership is to demonstrate our core values in our daily interactions and quality of work:
Integrity
Customer Obsession
Simplicity
Growth Mindset
Innovation
Empowerment
Essential Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
· Minimum 5–7 years of proven UAE experience in business setup consultancy, company formation, or corporate services, preferably within a business setup consultancy or professional services firm.
· Extensive hands-on experience in UAE Mainland, multiple Free Zones, and Offshore company formation, with the ability to independently manage complex incorporation cases.
· Strong practical knowledge of business licensing, legal structures, corporate amendments, renewals, shareholder changes, restructuring, and liquidation procedures.
· Proven experience dealing directly with UAE government authorities, Free Zone regulators, and government portals, including DET/DED, MOHRE, ICP, and GDRFA.
· Experience advising foreign investors, international clients, and corporate shareholders, with working knowledge of UAE corporate compliance, UBO requirements, KYC/AML documentation, Corporate Tax, and VAT registration requirements.
· Strong client consultation, negotiation, business development, and relationship management skills, with proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and excellent written and spoken English..
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