International Business Expansion Advisor (UAE & GCC)

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. ________________________________________ 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