Cross-Border Advisory for Indian Founders, Investors & Businesses
ARM Management advises Indian nationals, NRIs, and Indian corporates on building internationally — UAE, Singapore, EU, and beyond. Senior-led. Confidential. Done properly.
Indian Founders, HNIs, and Businesses Going Global
India produces some of the most internationally ambitious founders and investors in the world. ARM Management works with clients across three broad profiles:
Founders & Startups
Indian-origin founders building internationally — UAE or Singapore holdco structures, international fundraising, cross-border payroll and compliance as the team scales globally.
HNIs & Family Offices
Indian high-net-worth individuals and family offices investing internationally — UAE Golden Visa, Dubai property structuring, offshore holding companies, EU investment residency.
Indian Corporates
Established Indian businesses expanding internationally — UAE distribution entities, EU market entry, Singapore holding structures, and international payroll compliance.
Most Common Mandates from Indian Clients
UAE Golden Visa →
10-year UAE residency for Indian investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Property route (AED 2M), salary route (AED 30k/month), and entrepreneur route. Indians are the #1 Golden Visa applicant group.
UAE Company Formation →
Mainland LLC, DIFC, ADGM, or free zone — 100% Indian ownership, 9% corporate tax, zero personal tax. The startup flip structure for raising international capital.
Singapore Company →
Pte. Ltd. for Indian founders targeting APAC or raising from US/Asian VCs. 17% corporate tax (4% effective for startups). MAS licensing for fintech and Web3.
EU Expansion
Indian IT companies, software firms, and consultancies entering the EU — Netherlands BV, Germany GmbH, Ireland Ltd, or Belgium SPRL. Entity formation, VAT registration, EU employment law.
International Payroll
Multi-country payroll compliance for Indian companies with teams in UAE, Singapore, UK, and EU — employer of record, shadow payroll, assignment planning, and ESOP cross-border structuring.
EU Residency Programmes
Portugal D7/D8, Spain non-lucrative and digital nomad, Greece Golden Visa, Malta residency — EU long-term residence options for Indian nationals and families.
India — UAE — Singapore at a Glance
UAE Corporate Tax
9% (0% below AED 375,000 / ~₹86 lakh). Compare: India 22–25% + surcharges.
UAE Personal Income Tax
0%. No personal income tax in the UAE. Compare: India up to 30% + surcharge.
Golden Visa Investment
AED 2 million (~₹4.6 crore) for property or capital route. Indians are the #1 recipient group.
Singapore Startup Tax
~4% effective for first SGD 100,000 income in first 3 years (partial exemption scheme). 17% standard rate.
UAE Capital Gains Tax
0%. No capital gains tax in the UAE. India: 10–20% LTCG / STCG on investment exits.
ARM Jurisdictions
36 jurisdictions covered. UAE, Singapore, UK, EU (27 member states), Latin America, and more.
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Whether you are an Indian founder setting up your first international entity, an HNI planning UAE residency, or a corporate expanding into Europe — ARM Management provides the senior-led advisory to get it done properly.