About us
The Virtuzone Story
Since our founding in 2009, we’ve empowered more than 80,000 entrepreneurs from 180+ countries to start and scale their companies in the UAE.
We can help you achieve the same success. Reach out to our team today!
The Virtuzone Story
Virtuzone has been the UAE’s leading company formation specialist and an award-winning corporate service provider since 2009.
Our company is home to 250+ experts who speak 40 languages and provide unmatched expertise and tailored advice in company formation, corporate structuring, tax, compliance and more.
We provide a full suite of business solutions, including trade licensing, visa processing, accounting, corporate tax and VAT services, compliance, golden visa applications, legal support, and more.
Now part of Ascentium, a global business services platform supporting over 50,000 client entities across 44 cities in 22 markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East, Americas, and Europe, we’re expanding opportunities for our clients and partners by offering access to new markets and an even broader range of corporate services as well as finance and accounting, HR services, and fiduciary and trust services.
This strategic move brings together our combined expertise, resources, and networks, empowering businesses to scale faster and operate seamlessly across borders.
Whether you’re starting a business or looking to grow, Virtuzone is here to make your journey simple, easy and hassle-free.
Why Virtuzone?
1. Industry-leading expertise in free zone, mainland and offshore company formation in the UAE
2. Tailored and in-depth advice from experienced company formation specialists, corporate service specialists and FTA-accredited tax advisors
3. Access to a one-stop shop for all your local and international business setup and corporate service needs
4. Unparalleled support from over 250 staff members speaking 40 languages
5. Strategic partnerships with all jurisdictions in the UAE and key government agencies, such as the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI)
6. Connection to the largest network of partners and service providers in the UAE and the APAC region
Meet the Team
NEIL PETCH
Chairman and Co-founder
GEOFF RAPP
Executive Director and Co-founder
GEORGE HOJEIGE
Group Chief Executive Officer
SAGAR CHANDIRAMANI
Chief Financial Officer
PAUL BRYSON
Managing Director
JOHN CASEY
Managing Director - TaxReady.ae
MARK SOUFIAR
Group Marketing Director
PETER KYRIAKOS
Group Director of B2B, Government Partnerships and Special Projects
ANNA PAHLEVANYAN
Head of Technology
RAKAN AL-HIRAKI
Director of CX and Insights
MARYIA VINAHRADAVA
Director of Corporate Services
SHARON TRACY
Head of Relationship Management
OLIVIA BESHOFF
Head of HR
VALERIE SANCHEZ
Head of Client Delivery
LUCI SMITH
Executive Office Manager