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Your activity sets the licence category—and narrows which emirate and route, Free Zone, Mainland or Offshore, actually fit.

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What does the business actually do?

Where will your customers be?

Operating company or holding vehicle?

Any preference on emirate?

How many residency visas do you need?

What premises do you need?

Do you already have a route in mind?

When do you want to be trading?

DETDubai Economy & Tourism
Free zonesMainland & free-zone licensing
BanksUAE business banking
ICP / GDRFAUAE immigration
FTAVAT & corporate tax
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We help you choose the right free zone, prepare the application and get your company licensed.

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Bank suitability depends on your activity, ownership, documents and transaction profile.

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Frequently asked

Can a foreigner own a UAE company?
Foreign ownership is available for many UAE activities and structures, but the correct route depends on the activity, jurisdiction, regulatory position, and operating plan. Some activities have additional conditions or approvals. We confirm the available ownership structure before anything is filed.
Should I choose mainland or a free zone?
Neither is universally better. Mainland can suit businesses that need a UAE operating presence, local contracting flexibility, or activity-specific approvals. A free zone can suit particular ownership, cost, office, trading, or international operating models. The right route depends on what the company will actually do.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Dubai?
Costs vary by authority, activity, legal structure, number of owners, visas, facility, immigration steps, insurance, and any approvals. Advertised licence prices usually do not represent the complete first-year operating cost. We provide a written scope based on the chosen route.
Can my UAE company sponsor my residence visa?
A company can support shareholder, investor, partner, or employee residence routes in many cases. Eligibility depends on the entity, licence package, establishment and immigration records, applicant profile, and current rules. Final approval remains with the relevant authority.
Can you help after the company is formed?
Yes. Depending on the company’s needs, support can continue with banking preparation, visas, accounting, corporate-tax compliance, renewals, insurance, payroll, and company-secretarial work. We agree the post-formation scope around the company’s actual operating plan.
Can I set up a UAE company while I am outside the UAE?
Often, much of the setup can be prepared remotely, including route selection, document collection, name reservation, and incorporation filings. Whether you need to travel depends on the authority, residence-visa route, biometrics, document requirements, and the bank’s onboarding policy. We identify any likely in-person steps before the scope is agreed.
What documents do I need to start a UAE company?
The precise checklist depends on the activity, owners, jurisdiction, visa needs, banking route, and whether a corporate shareholder is involved. Most cases begin with passport copies, proof of address, ownership details, and a clear description of the intended activity. Corporate shareholders, regulated activities, and cross-border structures can require constitutional documents, board approvals, legalisation, translation, or additional evidence.
Can I set up a company without a UAE residence visa?
Yes, ownership and residence are separate questions. A founder may be able to form or own a UAE company without holding UAE residence, but residence status can affect visa planning, Emirates ID, banking, and the practical operating model. We assess the company route and the person’s residence needs together.
What ongoing financial obligations should I plan for after company setup?
Depending on the route, ongoing obligations may include bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT registration and returns, corporate-tax registration and filing, payroll, WPS, audit, licence renewal, annual fees, record keeping, beneficial-ownership updates, and authority or free-zone reporting. The relevant calendar should be mapped before formation, not discovered later.
Do I need paid-up share capital to form a UAE company?
It depends on the entity, authority, activity, legal form, and any regulatory requirements. Some structures state capital in their formation documents, while others require evidence of capital or a deposit process. We confirm whether capital must be paid, evidenced, or maintained before funds are moved.
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Refer a client. Get paid.

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Earn up to AED 5,500 per client

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