Adler & Partners

What Adler & Partners does

Adler & Partners is a Dubai-based boutique consulting firm founded in 2016 that specializes in UAE market entry and business setup services for international entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including company formation across Freezone, Mainland, and Offshore structures; UAE residence visas (Golden Visa, Investor Visa, Real Estate Investor Visa, Family Visa, Work Visa, Freelance Permit); PRO services for government liaison; bank account opening; UAE wills for non-Muslims; and tax coordination through partner networks.

The firm's competitive positioning rests on multilingual advisory delivery (German, English, Arabic, Spanish, Turkish, Russian) and curated relationships with UAE regulatory authorities, Freezone administrations, RAK ICC, leading banks, and law firms. It operates from two Dubai offices (Dubai Mall and Business Bay) with a small team of 1-10 employees, led by founders Theresa Schwark and Vanessa Schwark alongside senior operational staff.

Commercial economics are project-based and quote-driven, with Freezone formations starting from AED 14,000, Mainland from AED 21,000, and Offshore from AED 12,000. Higher-value Golden Visa and Real Estate Investor Visa engagements (linked to AED 750K–2M+ property or capital thresholds) and recurring compliance/tax coordination work supplement the core formation revenue. The firm serves a horizontal mix of customer segments—entrepreneurs, HNW investors, professionals, and non-Muslim expats—delivered through direct, consultative sales with free initial consultations. There is no proprietary technology platform; the business model is high-touch, relationship-driven professional services.

Name

Adler & Partners

Legal name

Adler & Partners

Website

https://adlerandpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adler & Partners is a Dubai-based consulting firm founded in 2016 that helps international entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals establish UAE businesses through company formation, visa, PRO, bank account, wills, and tax coordination services delivered by a multilingual team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Setup Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Estate Planning & Trust Structuring Advisory (FSAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Company formation consulting
• UAE residence visas
• PRO services
• Bank account opening
• Estate planning wills

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Company Formation Consulting: Adler & Partners charges fees for comprehensive company formation consulting, including analysis of requirements, strategy development, document compilation, regulatory navigation, and license application support for Freezone, Mainland, and Offshore structures in the UAE. Fees vary by business structure, license type, visa requirements, and free zone selection.
2. PRO Services: Fees for Public Relations Officer services including visa procedures, license renewals, legal translations, government authority coordination, work permit processing, medical check and biometric data arrangement, and VIP concierge services.
3. Bank Account Opening Services: Fees for guiding clients through UAE bank account opening processes for both business and private accounts, including document preparation, bank negotiations, and compliance facilitation.
4. UAE Wills Services: Fees for creating, translating, notarizing, and registering wills for non-Muslims in the UAE, including individual wills and mirror wills for couples. Services include lawyer creation, legal translation into English and Arabic, revisions, and court submission.
5. Tax Coordination Services: Adler & Partners organizes and coordinates tax compliance processes through a network of experienced tax and compliance service providers. The company coordinates Corporate Tax Registration, Tax Filing, VAT Registration, Economic Substance Reporting, and UBO Declaration, charging coordination and project management fees.
6. Visa Services: Fees for residence visa services including Golden Visa (10-year), Investor Visa (up to 3 years), Real Estate Investor Visa (2 or 10 years), Family Visa, Work Visa, and Freelance Permit processing. Services include biometric screening coordination, medical examinations, Emirates ID issuance, and complete application management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Adler & Partners is a Dubai-based consulting firm that provides end-to-end support for company formation in the UAE across Freezone, Mainland, and Offshore structures, along with related services including UAE residence visas (Golden Visa, Investor Visa, Real Estate Investor Visa), PRO services, business and personal bank account opening, UAE wills for non-Muslims, and tax coordination. The firm delivers tailored, multilingual advisory services to entrepreneurs, investors, and international professionals establishing a presence in the United Arab Emirates.

Product overview

Adler & Partners is a Dubai-based consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of company formation and business setup services for the UAE market. The core portfolio centers on Company Formation across three business structures: Freezone (for 100% foreign ownership in one of 45+ Free Zones), Mainland (for direct UAE market access and government contracts), and Offshore (for international asset protection through RAK ICC). The company provides complementary visa services including the 10-year Golden Visa, Investor Visa, and Real Estate Investor Visa, along with PRO Services for government liaison, UAE Bank Account Opening, UAE Wills for non-Muslim estate planning, and Tax Coordination. All services are supported by multilingual consultants fluent in German, English, Arabic, Spanish, Turkish, and Russian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Company Formation Consulting End-to-end consulting for establishing a business in Dubai or the wider UAE, covering Freezone, Mainland, and Offshore structures with support for licensing, documentation, government approvals, and strategic structuring. Designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and international professionals.
• Freezone Company Setup Assistance with establishing a business in UAE Free Zones, offering 100% foreign ownership, tax benefits, and access to over 45 Free Zones (including IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SRTIP), with Trading, Service, Industrial, and E-Commerce license options.
• Mainland Company Setup Support for establishing a business directly in Dubai's mainland with unrestricted access to the UAE market, offering Service, Industrial, E-Commerce, and Commercial licenses and eligibility for government contracts. No minimum capital requirement applies.
• Offshore Company Formation International asset protection and holding structures through RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre) with Commercial, Holding, Professional, Service, Consulting, Healthcare, and Education license options offering tax benefits and confidentiality.
• UAE Residence Visa Services Comprehensive visa services covering Golden Visa (10-year residency), Investor Visa (1-3 years), Real Estate Investor Visa, Family Visa, Work Visa, and Freelance Permit, with document handling, biometric processing, and Emirates ID coordination.
• Golden Visa Service 10-year long-term residency permit processing for investors, entrepreneurs, and qualified professionals, with eligibility through real estate investment (minimum AED 2 million), fixed deposits, business ownership, or employment with a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000.
• Investor Visa Service

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdler & Partners maintains a close partnership with RAK ICC in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the leading offshore jurisdictions in the UAE. Through this partnership, the firm offers offshore company formation with a variety of specialized license types including Commercial License, Holding License, Professional License, Service License, Consulting License, Healthcare License, and Education License. This close relationship enables efficient processing and preferential service for clients seeking offshore structures.
• Leading UAE BankscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdler & Partners has established close cooperation with leading banks in Dubai and the UAE to facilitate business and private bank account opening for clients. The firm negotiates on behalf of clients with banks to secure best terms and ensure smooth KYC and compliance processes. Banks mentioned include Dubai Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Mashreq Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, and Ajman Bank. Note: Some banks (Mashreq, EIB, Ajman Bank) have internal policies against opening accounts for offshore companies.
• Trusted Law Firms and Notaries (UAE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdler & Partners works closely with trusted UAE law firms and notaries for will creation, legal advice, and notarization services in the wills practice. The firm coordinates the creation of customized wills by experienced lawyers, legal translation into English and Arabic, and electronic notarization and submission to Dubai Courts or the DIFC Wills Service Center.
• Tax and Compliance Service Providers (UAE)keyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdler & Partners has built a carefully selected network of experienced tax and compliance service providers in the UAE for Corporate Tax Registration, Tax Filing, Audits, VAT Registration, Economic Substance Reporting, and UBO Declaration. The firm acts as coordinator and project manager between clients and these service partners, ensuring compliance with all UAE tax obligations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Shuraa Business Setup: Shuraa is a Dubai-headquartered business setup consultancy offering company formation, trade licensing, visa processing, and PRO services. Competes in the same entrepreneur and SME segment as Adler & Partners.
• Adam Global: Adam Global provides company formation, visa, and corporate services across the UAE with multilingual support. Targets international entrepreneurs and investors establishing UAE operations, directly overlapping with Adler & Partners' core offering.
• Virtuzone: Virtuzone is a major UAE company formation and business setup firm headquartered in Dubai. Offers freezone, mainland, and offshore company formation plus visa, PRO, and corporate services, competing head-to-head with Adler & Partners for the same entrepreneur and investor segments.
• PRO Services Group: PRO Services Group specializes in government liaison, PRO services, and document processing for businesses and individuals in the UAE. Overlaps with the PRO and administrative service component of Adler & Partners' offering.
• Farahat & Co: Farahat & Co is a UAE business consultancy offering company formation, accounting, auditing, and PRO services. Provides similar all-in-one setup and compliance support directly competing with Adler & Partners.
• Creative Zone: Creative Zone is a leading UAE business setup consultancy offering company formation, visa, and PRO services across Freezone, Mainland, and Offshore structures. Directly competes with Adler & Partners in the same Dubai market with a similar end-to-end service catalog.
• Commitbiz: Commitbiz provides UAE business setup, freezone and mainland company formation, corporate tax, and accounting services. Targets international founders and SMEs with comparable service breadth to Adler & Partners.
• Sovereign Corporate Services: Sovereign Corporate Services is a UAE-based corporate services firm handling company formation, visa, and ongoing corporate compliance. Targets the same HNW and international investor client base as Adler & Partners.
• Business Setup Consultants (BSC): BSC provides UAE company formation, trade license, and visa services with multilingual consulting. Operates in the same Dubai setup services market with similar customer profiles.

Broad incumbents

• PwC UAE: PwC's UAE practice provides corporate services, tax advisory, and setup support as part of a much broader professional services portfolio. Represents a scaled incumbent that competes for higher-end tax coordination and corporate advisory work Adler & Partners handles via partner coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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