Your strategic partner in the United Arab Emirates
The right people, the right opportunities, the right connections. We help entrepreneurs and investors establish and grow their businesses in the UAE, with personal guidance and clear agreements.
One point of contact, from relocation to growth
Our support goes beyond your business licence. Through targeted introductions, business development and strategic relationships, we help you take the next step.
Relocate
We help you identify the right residency option for you and your family and understand the requirements.
Learn moreEstablish
Mainland or free zone, the right structure and licence, and introductions to banks.
Learn moreConnect
Targeted introductions to partners, suppliers, buyers and decision-makers.
Learn moreDevelop
A clear plan, a professional launch and ongoing support with an agreed scope — in four modules.
Learn moreGrow
Connecting investors, families and projects, with licensed specialists where needed.
Learn moreRAK Gateway
Your Dutch-speaking specialist in one of the fastest-growing emirates.
Learn moreA partner, not a service desk
Personal
You work with Paul Louis Hofmans directly — an entrepreneur since 1989, active in the UAE with NER since 2018.
A bridge to Belgium & the Netherlands
We work in Dutch and English and understand the business cultures of Belgium, the Netherlands and the UAE — their expectations, pace and ways of working.
A vetted network
We work with specialists in company formation, banking, tax, legal matters, real estate and relocation. Regulated services are delivered by appropriately licensed partners. We coordinate the process.
Beyond the setup
Targeted introductions, business development and strategic relationships to help your business grow after incorporation.
Clear steps, no surprises
First conversation
We listen to your plans, timing and constraints — free and without obligation.
Approach and proposal
A written proposal setting out our work, our partners’ roles, estimated timelines and fees.
Execution
We coordinate the steps and the specialists, and keep you informed at every stage.
Growth
Introductions and business development once you are established — for as long as it adds value.
Business Development & Launch
A structured programme with four modules, available together or separately. Built on our work with founders who bring a new concept to the UAE.
- Business Review — concept, revenue model, risks and missing information
- Business Plan & Presentation — plan, financial assumptions, deck for partners
- Digital Launch — brand, website, email and Google set up properly
- Growth Support — monthly guidance with agreed hours and a clear scope
Paul Louis Hofmans
“The UAE rewards people who come prepared and who build real relationships. My role is to make sure you meet the right people — and avoid the wrong ones.”
A Belgian entrepreneur since 1989, Paul Louis founded a web and IT company that served around 800 businesses before establishing NER in Dubai in 2018. He is based in Ras Al Khaimah.
About NERClear answers for 2026
UAE Golden Visa in 2026
The options and key requirements — including mortgaged property.
Read the guideSmall Business Relief until 2029
What the extension means for small companies with revenue of up to AED 3 million.
Read the guide7 steps before you move
A practical checklist for entrepreneurs planning a move to the UAE.
Read the guidePlanning your next step in the UAE?
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