SORP

What SORP does

SORP Group is a Dubai-headquartered professional services firm operating since 2005 that provides end-to-end business setup, licensing, and ongoing operational support for international entrepreneurs, investors, and relocating companies seeking to establish presence in the UAE. Its core offering spans company formation across mainland, free zone, and offshore jurisdictions; ongoing business support covering legal, tax, accounting, and PRO services; bank account opening and KYC facilitation; immigration and visa services; international tax planning; and nominee/shareholder services. The company also operates a 7,500 sq.m. physical business center in Barsha Heights (Tecom) that provides offices, coworking, meeting rooms, virtual offices, and sustainability spaces — functioning simultaneously as service delivery infrastructure and a separate revenue stream.

The firm is structured as a group of four core operating subsidiaries — SORP Business Center, SORP Business School, SORP Business Accelerator, and SORP Multifunctional Outsourcing Center — supported by 54 in-house professionals (managers, analysts, marketers, PRO specialists, lawyers, accountants, tax advisors) delivering 24/7 coverage. SORP monetizes through one-time formation fees, monthly retainers on its Business Support 360° subscription (e.g., $700/month for LLC owner protection), office and coworking rentals, training course fees, accelerator financing participation, and payment-rail-enabled online transactions. Technology is limited to a content/lead-generation website with WhatsApp and Telegram channels and integrations to PayTabs, PayPal, MTS-Acquiring, and Tinkoff Pay; no proprietary platform, API, or AI capability is disclosed.

The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct consultations, website inquiries, WhatsApp contact, and referrals from a network that includes all 50 UAE Free Economic Zones and ten government bodies (Dubai Chamber, Dubai Customs, Federal Tax Authority, DED, Land Department, Dubai Municipality, TECOM, RERA, Dubai Knowledge, ISO 27001). SORP claims a 100% business survival rate among its clients over 15 years, a 94% Customer Satisfaction Index, and a client base spanning 30+ countries, with particular depth among Russian/CIS-speaking entrepreneurs — the only firm in its category to hold a Dubai Economic Department Business Award.

Name

SORP

Legal name

SORP Group of Companies

Website

https://sorp.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SORP Group is a Dubai-based professional services firm providing end-to-end UAE company formation, licensing, tax planning, immigration, and ongoing business support, serving international entrepreneurs, investors, and relocating businesses from over 30 countries through its four operating subsidiaries and 7,500 sq.m. business center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting Services (UAE Company Formation and Corporate Support)

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance, Risk & Supplier Due Diligence (KYC/ESG/Sanctions) (BPAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Business formation services
• UAE company registration
• Business consulting services
• Corporate immigration services
• Tax residency planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Setup Services: Company formation and registration services in UAE including mainland, free zone, and offshore company setup. Revenue generated through one-time registration fees and associated service charges.
2. Business Support Services: Ongoing administrative, legal, PRO, tax, and accounting support. Includes monthly retainer arrangements for comprehensive business support.
3. Business Center Services: Office rental, coworking spaces, meeting rooms, virtual offices, and training facilities. Revenue from space rental on monthly/annual basis.
4. Business School and Training: Educational services and training programs for entrepreneurs and businesses entering the UAE market.
5. Business Accelerator Services: Investment and financing support for qualified startups and business projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SORP Group is a Dubai-headquartered consulting firm that registers companies in the UAE (mainland, free zone, and offshore) and provides ongoing business support including legal, PRO, tax, accounting, immigration, and bank account opening services. It complements these services with a 7,500 sq.m. business center (offices, coworking, virtual office), a business school with 34 training courses, and a startup accelerator offering up to 75% financing to qualified entrepreneurs. The company serves international entrepreneurs, investors, relocating businesses, and startups through direct consultation and a partner network covering all 50 UAE Free Economic Zones.

Product overview

SORP is a consulting platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem of business services for company formation and operations in the UAE. The core offering includes SORP Business Center (7,500 sq.m. physical office facility), SORP Business School (34 training courses), SORP Business Accelerator (startup funding up to 75%), and a Multifunctional Outsourcing Center (54 experts). These integrate with company registration services (mainland, free zone, offshore), business support (legal, tax, accounting, PRO), international tax planning, bank account opening, immigration services, and flexible office solutions. The platform serves over 3,000 registered companies across 50+ free zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SORP Business Center: Premium office space and virtual office solutions in Dubai for company licensing and business operations
• SORP Business School
• SORP Business Accelerator
• SORP Sustainability Space

Products and services

• SORP Business Center A 7,500 sq.m. business center in Dubai's Barsha Heights (Tecom) district providing office spaces, coworking desks (180 seats), meeting rooms, conference halls, training facilities, virtual office solutions, and 155 offices with Ejari registration for company licensing and KYC compliance. Targets UAE and international companies needing a physical and registered office presence.
• SORP Business School Educational platform offering 34 training courses combining academic knowledge with practical business competencies and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses entering the UAE market.
• SORP Business Accelerator Startup acceleration program providing expert evaluation and investment support, enabling qualified entrepreneurs to receive up to 75% financing for business creation and development in the UAE.
• Multifunctional Outsourcing Center Provides 54 in-house experts available 24/7 offering comprehensive business support including legal, administrative, tax, accounting, and PRO services for UAE-registered businesses.
• Company Registration Services Registration of mainland (local), free zone, and offshore companies in the UAE, including professional license companies, holding structures, Arab trusts, and ready-made shelf companies for international entrepreneurs and investors.
• Business Support Services Comprehensive business support including legal assistance, PRO services, tax and accounting, license renewals, document legalization, product certification, and trade logistics solutions for UAE-licensed companies.
• International Tax Planning Tax optimization services including UAE tax residency certification, business consolidation, economic substance confirmation, CRS protection, and KYC compliance for HNW individuals and international investors.
• Bank Account Opening Professional support for opening corporate bank accounts in UAE banks, including documentation preparation, KYC compliance assistance, and ongoing bank communication support for newly registered companies.
• Immigration Services Business and personal immigration services including investor visas, employee visas, family visa support, and complete relocation assistance to the UAE for business owners and their families.
• Office Rental Solutions Flexible office space options including smart offices, coworking desks, meeting rooms, conference halls, and virtual office addresses in Dubai's Barsha Heights district for company licensing and KYC compliance.
• Nominee Services Nominal shareholder services providing 51% local partner representation for mainland LLC companies with proper legal documentation to protect business owners.
• Licensing Services Business licensing services covering trading, professional, investment, real estate, construction, engineering, educational, tourism, and IT/innovation licenses in the UAE.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate - no failed businesses in 15 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dubai Economic DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition and 'Business Award' from the Economic Department of the City of Dubai (DED). SORP is the only Russian-speaking consulting company to receive this recognition and partnership status, enabling streamlined government processes for clients.
• 50 UAE Free Economic ZonescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSORP maintains official partnerships with all 50 Free Economic Zones in the UAE, providing impartial recommendations for company registration locations based on client requirements rather than being bound to specific zones.
• Dubai CustomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment accreditation and partnership for customs-related business support services and trade facilitation.
• Federal Tax AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial accreditation for providing tax-related consulting services and handling VAT and tax matters for clients.
• Dubai Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for company registration support and business activities within Dubai Chamber framework.
• Dubai MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation for handling municipal-related business requirements and approvals.
• RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for real estate business licensing and related services in Dubai.
• TECOM GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for business activities within TECOM free zone ecosystem including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City.
• Dubai Land DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation for real estate-related business support and property registration services.
• Dubai KnowledgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational and training business licensing and support services.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virtuzone: One of the largest UAE business setup consultancies, offering mainland, free zone, and offshore company formation plus PRO and ongoing support — directly overlapping with SORP's core offering and customer base.
• Adam Global: UAE business setup and corporate services consultancy offering company formation, visa, PRO, accounting, and tax services — directly comparable to SORP's outsourcing center offering.
• Creative Zone: UAE business setup firm providing company formation, licensing, PRO services, and ongoing business support to international entrepreneurs — same target customers and service menu as SORP.
• Shuraa Business Setup: Dubai-headquartered business setup and PRO services firm serving entrepreneurs and SMEs in the UAE, with similar mainland, free zone, and offshore formation plus ongoing support services.
• RadiantBiz: Business setup consultancy in Dubai offering company formation, licensing, and ongoing business support services to international entrepreneurs across multiple UAE jurisdictions.
• Commitbiz: Business setup consultancy in the UAE providing company formation, licensing, and ongoing compliance support to international clients across mainland, free zone, and offshore structures.
• MSMI Group: UAE-based business setup, PRO, and corporate services firm offering mainland and free zone company formation plus ongoing business support to international entrepreneurs.

Broad incumbents

• Hawksford: Global corporate services firm with a strong Middle East presence providing company formation, tax, compliance, and fiduciary services — broader geographic scale and similar service DNA to SORP.
• Vistra: International corporate services and fund administration group with a strong UAE presence, offering company formation, accounting, tax, and regulatory services to international clients.
• TMF Group: Global provider of corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, HR, and compliance services with operations across the Middle East — overlaps with SORP's outsourcing and compliance offerings at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sorp_group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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