Business Setup • UAE

Company Formation in Dubai & UAE

Mainland, freezone, or offshore, we handle your entire business setup from licence approval to bank account opening, so you can start trading with confidence.

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Choose Your Structure

Mainland, Freezone or Offshore?

Each structure has unique advantages. We'll help you pick the right one based on your business activity, ownership preferences, and budget.

Mainland Company

Trade freely across the UAE and internationally. Required for government contracts, retail locations, and regulated activities. 100% foreign ownership now available in most sectors.

✓ Trade anywhere in the UAE
✓ 100% foreign ownership (most activities)
✓ No minimum share capital (most)
✓ Government contracts eligible

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Free Zone Company

The fastest, most cost-effective setup for international trade, consulting, e-commerce, and tech businesses. 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income.

✓ 100% foreign ownership
✓ 0% corporate tax (qualifying income)
✓ Fast setup (3–7 days)
✓ Visa allocation included

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Offshore Company

Ideal for international holding structures, asset protection, intellectual property management, and investment vehicles. No physical office required in the UAE.

✓ No physical office required
✓ Asset holding & IP protection
✓ Lowest cost structure
✓ 100% foreign ownership

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Our Process

How We Set Up Your Company

Free Consultation

We understand your business model, activity, and ownership preferences to recommend the right structure.

Document Preparation

We prepare all required documents and handle government submissions on your behalf.

Licence Approval

We coordinate with the relevant authority (DED, freezone, or offshore registrar) until your licence is issued.

Post-Setup Support

Bank account, visa processing, VAT registration, accounting, we handle everything after the licence too.

Common Questions

Company Formation FAQs

Freezone companies can typically be set up in 3–7 business days. Mainland licences usually take 5–10 business days depending on the activity and authority. Offshore structures are often the fastest at 1–3 days.

Yes. Since the 2020 FDI law amendments, 100% foreign ownership is permitted for most mainland activities. Free zones and offshore structures have always allowed 100% foreign ownership.

Costs vary significantly by freezone and activity. Entry-level packages start from approximately AED 10,000–15,000 per year for basic freelance or consulting licences. We provide tailored quotes based on your specific requirements.

For most freezone and offshore structures, you can complete much of the process remotely. However, for mainland companies and visa applications, in-person visits or an authorised PRO representative is typically required. Our team handles all of this for you.

Yes. Most company licences include a visa allocation, typically 1–6 visas depending on the package. You can also apply for a UAE Golden Visa (10-year) through certain business ownership thresholds. We manage the entire visa process.