Company Secretarial Advisor

About the role

The Company Secretarial Advisor will provide comprehensive secretarial and governance support to clients operating in the UAE’s free zones and offshore centres. Based in Dubai, you will act as a registered agent and corporate service provider for entities in ADGM, DIFC, JAFZ and RAKICC, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Establish foundations, free‑zone and offshore companies in ADGM, DIFC, JAFZ and RAKICC.
• Prepare and submit supporting applications required under the relevant governing regulations.
• Advise on and process changes of name, directors, managers, activities, share transfers, pledges and mortgages.
• Draft agendas, notices, and take minutes for board and shareholders’ meetings.
• Obtain tax residence certificates and no‑objection letters from government authorities.
• Maintain statutory registers of members, directors and secretaries for UAE offshore, ADGM and DIFC entities.
• Assist with annual licence renewals and registration filings.
• Conduct company searches, online applications and ensure compliance with UAE local laws.
• Prepare and update corporate bibles and related due‑diligence documentation.
• Coordinate KYC documentation, conflict searches and liaise with the Business Acceptance Unit for file opening and closing.
• Work with Finance to prepare invoices, track receivables and ensure timely payments.

Required profile

• Proven experience in company secretarial and corporate governance support.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks of UAE offshore, ADGM, DIFC, JAFZ and RAKICC.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate statutory records.
• Excellent organisational and time‑recording skills.

Required skills