Business Setup Consultants in Dubai

Between AED [5,XXX] and AED [40,000], depending on jurisdiction, activity and visa count. A free zone licence without visas starts from around AED [5,XXX]. A Dubai mainland company starts from roughly AED [14,XXX] including the trade licence, initial approvals and one investor visa.

A mainland company is licensed by the relevant emirate’s economic authority for approved local activities. It can sell to local customers and bid for government contracts, subject to its licence and applicable approvals. A free zone company is licensed by its zone authority. Qualifying Free Zone Persons may access a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, subject to the conditions. Mainland market access depends on the activity and permissions; eligible Dubai free-zone companies may apply for the relevant branch licence or operating permit.

Yes. Every free zone company allows full foreign ownership, and following amendments to the Commercial Companies Law most mainland commercial and professional activities do too. A small number of strategic-impact activities still require Emirati participation. (Current activity list: [link to Department of Economy and Tourism].)

A free zone licence is usually issued within [X] working days. A mainland licence typically takes [X] working days because of notarisation and external approvals. Visa processing adds a further [X] to [X] working days after the licence is issued.

Passport copies of all shareholders, passport-size photographs, a proposed trade name, your chosen business activity and proof of address. Some activities also require a No Objection Certificate from a current sponsor, professional qualifications or approval from a sector regulator.

Ajman Free Zone, SPC in Sharjah and Fujairah Creative City are options to compare for lower-cost packages, starting around AED [5,XXX] for a zero-visa licence. The cheapest licence is not always the right one — visa quotas, bank acceptance and renewal fees vary considerably between zones, and a cheap licence your bank will not accept costs you more in the end.

Many Dubai mainland activities require approved premises and an Ejari tenancy contract. The exact requirement depends on your licence and activity. Most free zones offer a flexi desk or shared workspace option, but its inclusion and suitability must be checked against the selected package.

Many free zone companies can be incorporated remotely, subject to the authority’s identity checks, document and signing requirements. You will need to enter the UAE in person for the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics if you are applying for a residence visa.

Free zone visa quotas depend on your package, workspace and the authority’s rules. Mainland allocations also depend on the activity, premises and applicable immigration and labour approvals. There is no single quota that applies to every company.

You will need your trade licence, MOA, shareholder passports, Emirates ID and a business plan setting out expected turnover and who you will be trading with. UAE banks apply strict compliance checks, so the quality of the file matters more than which bank you approach. We prepare it and manage the submission.

For businesses subject to the standard regime, UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons may access a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to the applicable conditions. Taxable Persons, including Free Zone Persons, must register unless an exemption applies. (Source: [link to Federal Tax Authority, tax.gov.ae].)

PRO services are government liaison services that handle visa, licensing and documentation procedures on a company’s behalf. That covers visa applications and renewals, Emirates ID, labour and immigration approvals, document attestation, licence amendments and clearances. Outsourcing means you are not managing multiple government portals and appointment systems yourself.

The Golden Visa is a renewable long-term UAE residency for eligible investors, entrepreneurs, property owners and specialised professionals, among other categories. It allows family sponsorship, including a spouse, children and parents, and residence outside the UAE beyond the usual six-month period, subject to the applicable rules. Eligibility and supporting documents depend on the category. We assess eligibility free of charge.

Yes. Licence renewals, visa amendments and cancellations, corporate tax registration and filing, VAT returns and ongoing PRO work. Incorporation is the start of the relationship, not the end of it.