
Build your local team
Find the people your business needs, with support for recruitment, employment contracts and payroll setup
The right structure, the right banks, the right systems, from day one
A holding company to bring ownership, dividend flows and future exits into one structure
Structures designed to separate real estate, intellectual property and reserves from operating risks
Structures for family ownership, succession planning and continuity across generations
Corporate tax, VAT and international tax planning aligned with your business structure
Support with beneficial ownership records, AML and KYC requirements, accounting, audits and statutory filings
Operating accounts in AED and major currencies for day-to-day business
Accounts in international financial centres for holding companies, international trade and savings
Multi-currency payment accounts through payment institutions and electronic money providers
Accounts and payments in USD, EUR, GBP and local currencies, with foreign exchange support
The team, relocation support and finance systems that turn a corporate structure into a working business

Find the people your business needs, with support for recruitment, employment contracts and payroll setup

Coordinate visas, residency and the practical details of relocating founders, employees and their families

Set up accounting, payment approvals and internal controls so day-to-day operations follow a clear process

Bring your entities into one reporting view, with clear figures for revenue, costs, cash flow and performance
Review your business model, goals, target jurisdictions and staffing needs
Design the corporate structure, asset protection arrangements, tax approach and banking setup
Coordinate registration, tax setup, banking, recruitment, relocation and finance processes
Deliver the documentation, train your team and prepare the first management report
Legal opinions and contract drafting are provided by licensed legal advisers
Senior financial leadership, without a full-time hire
Revenue, costs and profitability by product, client and department
A rolling cash forecast to identify funding gaps and plan ahead
Budgets linked to business targets, clear responsibilities and timelines
Prioritised cost-saving opportunities with clear operational trade-offs
Funding plans and dividend policies that balance growth, liquidity and shareholder returns
Clear monthly financial reports for your board, lenders and investors
A structured review of your finances and processes to identify profit and cash flow improvements
An integrated profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet model with scenario analysis
Ongoing leadership of your finance function, with responsibility for reporting, planning and financial decisions
Review your finances, processes and reporting to identify priorities and risks
Set revenue, profit and cash flow targets, with KPIs to track progress
Organise the accounts, set up finance tools and establish clear reporting
Monthly analysis, practical recommendations and a named CFO responsible for delivery
Capital backed by ongoing financial oversight
Financial model, valuation, data room and investment memorandum
Introductions to investors in the GERA network who fit your stage and sector
Funding structure, commercial terms and negotiation support
Investor reporting and oversight of how funds are used
Eligibility criteria to be confirmed: company stage, revenue, sector and funding amount
Businesses assessed by a CFO before an investor introduction
A review of financial performance, assumptions and risks before you invest
GERA continues to lead the finance function after funding, helping identify issues early
Monthly financial reports and monitoring of how funds are used
Investor eligibility and investment sizes to be confirmed
Capital in exchange for an ownership stake in the company
Borrowing repaid on agreed terms without issuing an ownership stake
Loans that may convert into equity under agreed terms
Funding for a specific project, with repayment primarily supported by its cash flows
Returns are not guaranteed and investments may result in loss of capital
Capital Access services are offered only where permitted under GERA's licence
Draft wording subject to legal review
German brings hands-on experience building and managing companies, alongside consulting and investment banking experience in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, to his work with businesses in Dubai
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