We connect international entrepreneurs with everything they need to live, work, and grow in the UAE — from company setup to residence visas, banking, and beyond.
Our founder team comes with a heritage of Austrian roots which stand for high quality, personal engagement, and top know-how. The name “1Stop Connect” reflects the promise of our team.
We deliver in one stop all your needs to get your life up and running in the UAE — company setup, accounting, auditing, residence visa, driving licence, bank account, and many more lifestyle-enhancing services. We Connect you with the right partner, expert, resource, or required advisor.
After learning the obstacles of the Middle East market and the diversity of its culture, we took it to the next step — offering our knowledge to everyone who needs it to succeed.
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Our team of strategy consultants, market researchers, and analysts with decades of experience designs tailor-made solutions for every client.
Austrian heritage means we operate to the highest standards of quality, personal engagement, and professional integrity. We follow a zero hidden-costs policy — every fee is itemised and explained before you commit.
The Middle East is home to many nationalities and cultures. We understand these nuances — approaches differ, and translations often require interpretation. Our wide range of consultants enables your organisation to gain a foothold from the start-up phase through to expansion.
The Middle East is home to many nationalities and cultures. This alone makes living and gaining experience in an international environment exciting and interesting at the same time. These cultures are reflected when it comes to initiating a business or founding a company. Approaches are different and translations often require interpretation — an exact translation is not possible.
1Stop Connect operates across three jurisdictions, giving our clients access to a truly international network of advisors, legal experts, and business partners. Whether you need UAE company formation, Caribbean citizenship, or pan-African structuring — we have the right team in the right place.
Senior consultants, legal experts, and strategic advisors — each bringing decades of international experience to your business journey.
Dieter is a creative Marketing and Solution Consultant with over 25 years of industry experience working for multi-international organisations to develop enterprise IT strategy, business process optimisation, engineering projects, and customer communication solutions with integration into digital and social media marketing initiatives.
Starting his career as a software developer in the gaming industry, he quickly developed his business skills to succeed in fast-growing markets by delivering business goal-driven solutions that go beyond technology. Dieter is an advisor to several emerging technology companies including blockchain, crypto, metaverse, NFT, and other emerging technologies.
Eric Tristan VesZely holds a degree from the Commercial Academy. His practical experience in sales, online marketing, and conceptualisation through close cooperation with successful entrepreneurs has helped thousands of people earn a basic passive income. His innovative sales strategies have generated over €3 million in revenue.
As an entrepreneur, Eric made the step to move to the Middle East to expand his horizon across different cultures and deliver his know-how to expats in Dubai and the UAE. His goal remains helping people achieve their dreams and creating cross-industry synergy effects.
Werner is an innovative, results-driven senior-level professional offering over 20 years of success in business development, marketing, and sales across Europe, the Middle East, Austral-Asia, and Latin America. He has proven experience developing effective relationships with executive teams, board members, clients, and staff to drive business growth.
A visionary leader and entrepreneur dedicated to creating effective solutions through analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking to solve complex business challenges across international markets.
With over 35+ years of experience as a global player in emerging markets, Harald is a highly valuable strategic advisor when it comes to opening new markets. His track record of more than 25 years as a consultant demonstrates expertise in founding companies across Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.
In the past 15 years, Harald has successfully led numerous complex projects and consulting contracts in partnership with highly reputed international companies including Siemens, Philips, Varian, Elekta, and the Austrian Institute of Technology. In CxO roles, he has led consulting firms in Switzerland, Austria, and the UAE.
A multi-certified, decisive business leader with 25+ years of experience solving complex business and operational issues while exceeding financial objectives. Highly innovative leader directing acquisitions, human resources, and operations to achieve positive results. Fluent ability to analyse organisational structures and evaluate criteria to transform operations and align internal strategies with crucial policy changes.
Rashid is also Board Advisor of the European Institute of Management & Technology (EIMT), Professor at the Universidad Privada Boliviana, and Founder & Chairman of BeGreen Planters. His government relationship footprint spans the GCC with a strong presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oliver is an experienced CLO and qualified Lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services and FinTech industry. Skilled in Corporate/M&A, Corporate Finance, Legal Compliance, Tax Law, Capital Markets, and regulatory challenges focusing on FinTech, Blockchain, ICOs, and Cryptocurrencies.
He established an award-winning CLO area in Austria’s first FinTech Unicorn and holds Master’s degrees in Law and Management & International Business from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. Former Member of Austria’s FinTech Advisory Board of the Federal Ministry of Finance. Fit & Proper for Managing Director roles for MiFID II Investment Firms and PSP II / e-Money licensed institutions.
Our primary client-facing office. Business Center, 6th Floor, Meydan Grandstand. Serving all UAE company setup, visa, banking, and advisory needs.
Group headquarters — 1Stop Connect International LLC. Charlestown, Nevis. Caribbean citizenship by investment and offshore structuring hub.
1Stop Connect Pan-Africa Inc. Serving clients across Africa and the Indian Ocean region from our Seychelles base.
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