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For companies

ComplyYour compliance managerGovernGovernance and board compliance

For firms serving clients

OnboardClient onboarding (KYC/CDD)ShieldClients' regulatory complianceLedgerClients' FTA complianceBecome an Arakan adviserGet clients through Arakan

For setting up

ScoutPlanning your UAE setupAtlasUAE setup reference

Screening, rules and records

VerifySanctions and PEP screeningLexaraUAE rulebook libraryVaultStatutory records storageScopeWhat applies to you
Free guidesFree zonesBusiness activitiesUAE laws and rulebooksRegulatory updates
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Explainer videos and demosThe rules as steps, and Arakan at workLexara AcademyDFSA and VARA masterclasses

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Tax and compliance glossaryBriefingsCompliance scenariosLexara WeeklyThe week in UAE regulation

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For companies

ComplyGovern

For firms serving clients

OnboardShieldLedgerBecome an Arakan adviser

For setting up

ScoutAtlas

Screening, rules and records

VerifyLexaraVaultScope

Free guides

Free zonesBusiness activitiesUAE laws and rulebooksRegulatory updates
Find the right appAll apps →
Learn

Watch

Explainer videos and demosLexara Academy

Read

Tax and compliance glossaryBriefingsCompliance scenariosLexara Weekly

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Arakan Advisers

Checked compliance help for UAE companies

Company setup and PRO advisers, AML compliance officers and VAT and tax advisers. Each one shows exactly what Arakan checked: their licence, their exam result, and what the companies they helped said.

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Company setup & PRO

Chooses the right licence and jurisdiction, prepares and files the applications, and handles visas, renewals and government transactions.

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AML compliance officer / MLRO

Acts as or supports your AML compliance officer: risk assessment, policies, customer checks and screening, goAML registration and reports, training and independent reviews.

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VAT & tax adviser

Registers you for VAT and Corporate Tax, prepares and files returns, and advises on the rules. A registered tax agent can also represent you before the FTA.

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What each level means

Every role on a profile has its own level, so you can see what was checked for the work you need.

Listed

Says they do this work. Not yet checked by Arakan.

Certified

Passed the Arakan Academy exam for this role, built from UAE law.

Verified

Arakan checked their licence or freelance permit, and the evidence for this role.

Featured

Verified, with strong ratings from the companies they helped.

For advisers

Build your practice with Arakan

For PROs, setup consultants, fractional MLROs, AML consultants, tax agents and accountants: established firms, and people starting out on their own.

Get listed

A profile for your firm or for you as an individual, with the roles you work in.

Get certified

Pass the Arakan Academy exam for your role. Certificate page, badge and LinkedIn link included.

Get verified

We check your trade licence or freelance permit. Verified roles can take requests from companies.

Get clients

Companies ask Arakan for help every week. We match them to advisers by role and emirate.

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Run your clients' work in Arakan too: Scout for setup plans, Comply and Verify for AML programmes and screening, Ledger for VAT returns.

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UAE compliance, from company setup to filing.

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Arakan

UAE compliance, from company setup to filing — for UAE companies and the firms that serve them. 11 apps on one company record.

Platform

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  • Use in Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot
  • Explainers and demos
  • Help centre
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  • Pricing
  • Security
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Resources

  • Briefings
  • Tax and compliance glossary
  • Compliance scenarios
  • Free zone guide
  • Jurisdiction guide
  • Academy and certification

Free tools & guides

  • Free zone rules and tax
  • Free zone costs and visas
  • Mainland licence activities
  • Business activity look-up
  • Laws and rulebooks
  • Regulators
  • Regulatory updates
  • Arakan Lexara Weekly

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11 apps

Comply

Your compliance manager

Govern

Governance and board compliance

Onboard

Client onboarding (KYC/CDD)

Shield

Clients' regulatory compliance

Ledger

Clients' FTA compliance

Scout

Planning your UAE setup

Atlas

UAE setup reference

Verify

Sanctions and PEP screening

Lexara

UAE rulebook library

Vault

Statutory records storage

Scope

What applies to you

Business setup by activity

All 2,100+ activities
Trading & ServicesManufacturingReal Estate & Business ServicesPersonal & Social ServicesTransport, Storage & LogisticsConstruction & ContractingFinancial ServicesVirtual AssetsHealth & Social WorkEducationAgriculture & FishingProfessional & Technical ServicesAccommodation & Food ServicesMining & QuarryingUtilities & Energy
Free zone setup costsFree zone price indexSetup cost calculatorMainland vs free zoneWhich zones permit your activity

UAE free zones by emirate

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Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
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Sharjah
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RAK
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Ajman
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Fujairah
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UAQ
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