International Business Expansion Advisor
Budget: ₹40,000 – ₹75,000 INR
Seeking Independent International Business Expansion Advisor (UAE & GCC)
About Rubic International
Rubic International is a Bengaluru-based merchant export and international food trading company focused on Fresh Fruits and Processed Food Products.
Our current expansion plan is to establish a UAE entity to support:
• Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
• Fruit Pulp & Puree
• IQF Frozen Fruits
• Dried & Dehydrated Fruits
• Fruit Powders
The business will initially be managed from India while serving UAE and GCC markets.
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Objective
I am not looking for a company formation agent or someone to sell a UAE licence.
I am looking for an independent senior advisor who can evaluate the complete business case and guide me in making the right long-term decisions before incorporation.
This engagement is advisory-first and execution-independent.
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Scope of Work
The selected advisor should help with a comprehensive 360° evaluation covering:
1. Business Structure
• UAE Mainland vs Free Zone
• Jurisdiction comparison (RAKEZ, Dubai Mainland, JAFZA, Ajman, IFZA, etc.)
• Ownership structure
• Scalability over the next 5–10 years
2. Financial Analysis
• Initial investment analysis
• 3-year and 5-year cost model
• Cash flow planning
• Working capital estimation
• Break-even analysis
• ROI analysis
• Cost-benefit comparison
3. Legal & Regulatory
• Food trading licences
• Customs
• Food authority requirements
• Product registration
• Arabic label compliance
• Import/export compliance
• Contracts and legal considerations
4. Banking & Trade Finance
• Corporate banking strategy
• Bank selection
• Trade finance
• Letters of Credit
• International payments
• Currency considerations
5. Tax & Compliance
• UAE Corporate Tax
• VAT
• Annual compliance obligations
• Accounting structure
• Audit requirements
6. Operations
• Cold chain
• Warehousing
• Third-party logistics
• Customs clearance
• Import workflow
• Distribution strategy
7. Risk Assessment
• Commercial risks
• Regulatory risks
• Banking risks
• Compliance risks
• Operational risks
• Expansion risks
8. Vendor Evaluation
• Evaluate proposals from UAE business setup firms
• Identify hidden costs
• Review contracts and commercial terms
• Recommend the best execution partner
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Deliverables
The advisor should provide:
• Written recommendation report
• Jurisdiction comparison matrix
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Risk assessment
• Implementation roadmap
• Vendor evaluation
• Final recommendation with supporting rationale
• Advisory support during consultant selection
________________________________________
Ideal Candidate
Looking for professionals with significant experience in:
• UAE Company Structuring
• GCC Business Expansion
• International Trade
• Food & Beverage Industry
• Import/Export
• Customs & Food Regulations
• Corporate Banking
• International Tax
• Cross-border Business Advisory
• Financial Modelling
• Strategy Consulting
Experience with Fresh Produce, Food Trading, FMCG, or Agricultural Exports will be highly preferred.
________________________________________
Engagement Type
• Independent Consultant / Fractional Advisor
• Project-based engagement
• Remote (India/UAE)
• Fixed-fee preferred
• No conflict of interest with any UAE Free Zone or company formation agency
________________________________________
How to Apply
Please include:
• Brief profile
• Relevant experience
• Similar projects handled
• Industries served
• Years of UAE/GCC experience
• References (if available)
• Proposed engagement model
Fixed Project Fee : ₹40,000 to ₹75,000
Engagement/Timeline: 4–6 week with defined deliverables.
About Rubic International
Rubic International is a Bengaluru-based merchant export and international food trading company focused on Fresh Fruits and Processed Food Products.
Our current expansion plan is to establish a UAE entity to support:
• Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
• Fruit Pulp & Puree
• IQF Frozen Fruits
• Dried & Dehydrated Fruits
• Fruit Powders
The business will initially be managed from India while serving UAE and GCC markets.
________________________________________
Objective
I am not looking for a company formation agent or someone to sell a UAE licence.
I am looking for an independent senior advisor who can evaluate the complete business case and guide me in making the right long-term decisions before incorporation.
This engagement is advisory-first and execution-independent.
________________________________________
Scope of Work
The selected advisor should help with a comprehensive 360° evaluation covering:
1. Business Structure
• UAE Mainland vs Free Zone
• Jurisdiction comparison (RAKEZ, Dubai Mainland, JAFZA, Ajman, IFZA, etc.)
• Ownership structure
• Scalability over the next 5–10 years
2. Financial Analysis
• Initial investment analysis
• 3-year and 5-year cost model
• Cash flow planning
• Working capital estimation
• Break-even analysis
• ROI analysis
• Cost-benefit comparison
3. Legal & Regulatory
• Food trading licences
• Customs
• Food authority requirements
• Product registration
• Arabic label compliance
• Import/export compliance
• Contracts and legal considerations
4. Banking & Trade Finance
• Corporate banking strategy
• Bank selection
• Trade finance
• Letters of Credit
• International payments
• Currency considerations
5. Tax & Compliance
• UAE Corporate Tax
• VAT
• Annual compliance obligations
• Accounting structure
• Audit requirements
6. Operations
• Cold chain
• Warehousing
• Third-party logistics
• Customs clearance
• Import workflow
• Distribution strategy
7. Risk Assessment
• Commercial risks
• Regulatory risks
• Banking risks
• Compliance risks
• Operational risks
• Expansion risks
8. Vendor Evaluation
• Evaluate proposals from UAE business setup firms
• Identify hidden costs
• Review contracts and commercial terms
• Recommend the best execution partner
________________________________________
Deliverables
The advisor should provide:
• Written recommendation report
• Jurisdiction comparison matrix
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Risk assessment
• Implementation roadmap
• Vendor evaluation
• Final recommendation with supporting rationale
• Advisory support during consultant selection
________________________________________
Ideal Candidate
Looking for professionals with significant experience in:
• UAE Company Structuring
• GCC Business Expansion
• International Trade
• Food & Beverage Industry
• Import/Export
• Customs & Food Regulations
• Corporate Banking
• International Tax
• Cross-border Business Advisory
• Financial Modelling
• Strategy Consulting
Experience with Fresh Produce, Food Trading, FMCG, or Agricultural Exports will be highly preferred.
________________________________________
Engagement Type
• Independent Consultant / Fractional Advisor
• Project-based engagement
• Remote (India/UAE)
• Fixed-fee preferred
• No conflict of interest with any UAE Free Zone or company formation agency
________________________________________
How to Apply
Please include:
• Brief profile
• Relevant experience
• Similar projects handled
• Industries served
• Years of UAE/GCC experience
• References (if available)
• Proposed engagement model
Fixed Project Fee : ₹40,000 to ₹75,000
Engagement/Timeline: 4–6 week with defined deliverables.