Arnifi, a Dubai-based entity setup and management platform, has expanded its India presence with a new office in Bangalore as part of its broader India strategy. Founder Manu Midha said the company plans to hire over 100 professionals and invest heavily in technology and talent to support Indian firms looking to establish entities overseas. Arnifi has already helped more than 500 companies set up globally. The expansion comes amid deepening India-UAE economic ties and the success of the India-UAE Startup Series, which has attracted over 10,000 founders. Midha noted rising demand for reliable international compliance services as India's start-up ecosystem crosses 1.59 lakh recognised ventures.
Arnifi, a Dubai-based entity setup and management platform, expanded its presence in India earlier this week by opening a new office in Bangalore. Founder Manu Midha noted that the enlarged operational base is a significant step in the platform's India strategy.
He mentioned that the company had outlined plans to hire over 100 professionals while increasing investment in technology and talent-related capabilities to support its operations. Arnifi India intends to assist a broader set of Indian firms seeking to establish their entities in overseas markets. Midha explained that more than 500 companies had already used Arnifi's services to set up operations across global jurisdictions, many of which export products and services and consequently contribute to India's foreign exchange inflows.
In a related development, the UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, had commented earlier this past week that the India-UAE Startup Series-introduced in June this year-was now translating economic diplomacy into tangible opportunities. The initiative, described as the largest start-up platform of its kind, had attracted over 10,000 founders from various sectors across the country. He also highlighted that India had grown into the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem with more than 159,000 recognised ventures, while the UAE continued to position itself as a leading regional hub for start-ups.
The UAE remains a critical economic partner for India, serving as its third-largest trading partner, second-largest export destination, and fifth-largest investor, with cumulative investment reaching approximately USD 23 billion since 2000.
Midha noted growing demand in India for dependable international setup and compliance services across start-ups, SMEs and corporates. He added that with over 1.59 lakh DPIIT-recognised companies, many founders were actively considering global expansion. Arnifi, powered by AI-driven capabilities, facilitates the establishment and management of legal entities across several international markets.
Source - PTI
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