Global Business
A UAE base for business that crosses borders.
The United Arab Emirates connects the Gulf with Asia, Africa and Europe. SOMAK operates from this position to help clients source, trade, expand and coordinate across markets.
Why the UAE
Strategic location
Within a few hours' flight of a large share of the world's population, with established air and sea logistics connecting East and West.
Free zone framework
Free zones such as Ajman Free Zone provide a structured regulatory environment for international trading and service companies.
Trade infrastructure
World-class ports, airports and re-export networks that support wholesale and cross-border commerce.
Clear tax framework
A federal VAT and Corporate Tax system administered by the Federal Tax Authority, with specific rules for free zone persons.
How SOMAK supports cross-border business
Sourcing and supplier coordination
Identifying and assessing suppliers, coordinating samples, specifications, documentation and commercial terms.
Introductions and brokerage
Connecting qualified buyers and sellers and coordinating transactions on transparent, written terms.
Watch import and export
B2B trade in genuine luxury watches with attention to authenticity, documentation and customs compliance.
Market-entry consulting
Commercial strategy, market research and operating plans for companies entering or expanding in the region.
Financial discipline
Bookkeeping, reporting, VAT and corporate tax support to keep cross-border operations organised and compliant.
Technology enablement
Systems, software and automation that let distributed teams and trading operations run efficiently.
Responsible international trade
Cross-border business carries obligations. We apply know-your-customer checks, screen counterparties and goods against applicable sanctions and export-control requirements, and coordinate the permits and documentation required for regulated products. We decline transactions that do not meet these standards.
Markets we engage with
SOMAK is structured to work with clients and counterparties across the GCC, South Asia, Europe, the CIS region, East Asia and Africa — subject to the regulations that apply in each jurisdiction.
- GCC
- South Asia
- Europe
- CIS
- East Asia
- Africa
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