Neelam Bhatia
Partner, Corporate Services & Advisory
For over two decades, I have lived and worked at the heart of the UAE and the wider GCC, helping international businesses establish, structure, and grow their presence across the region.
My experience spans the mainland UAE, free zones, and financial centres, combining deep knowledge of business establishment, corporate structuring, licensing, and operational set-up with a strong background in private banking, wealth management, and financial services governance.
Through VIVOS, I help founders, investors and enterprises enter the UAE with clarity, the right structure, and a smooth path from incorporation to operational readiness.
My experience spans the mainland UAE, free zones, and financial centres, combining deep knowledge of business establishment, corporate structuring, licensing, and operational set-up with a strong background in private banking, wealth management, and financial services governance.
Through VIVOS, I help founders, investors and enterprises enter the UAE with clarity, the right structure, and a smooth path from incorporation to operational readiness.
Why Work With Me?
- UAE & GCC Market Entry: With over 20 years of experience, I have assisted businesses in establishing and expanding their presence across mainland UAE, free zones and financial centres.
- Corporate Structuring & Set-Up: I advise businesses on selecting the right corporate structures, licensing strategies, and market entry approaches across mainland, free zone, offshore, and financial centre jurisdictions.
- Regulatory Landscape Navigation: I help clients navigate the UAE’s regulatory environment, licensing requirements, and operational considerations with confidence and clarity.
- Banking & Operational Launch: Help maintain strong regional banking relationships and extensive experience supporting account opening, operational readiness and business launch.
- Business Execution: Help businesses move efficiently from planning to incorporation and operational readiness through a coordinated and solutions-oriented approach.
- Regional Expertise: 20+ years’ practical experience across the UAE and GCC, mainland, DIFC and ADGM with leading institutions including Nomura, EFG Bank and Barclays Wealth.
Ideal Partner
- International founders, investors and enterprises looking to establish, relocate or expand across mainland UAE, the free zones or its financial centres. ence in the UAE.
- Businesses seeking the right corporate structure, licensing strategy, banking solutions and local expertise to establish and grow with confidence in the UAE.
Qualifications
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK, certified in UAE Financial Rules & Regulations, Risk in Financial Services, and Wealth & Investment Management
Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting, Economics & Statistics
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