🇦🇪UAE
We establish your UAE company with clear steps — mainland, free zone or offshore — with licensing, residency, banking and PRO, or by acquiring a ready-made existing company. We clarify the cost and path before you start, with no surprises.
Advantages of setting up in the UAE
- Full foreign ownership (100%) in most activities
- Direct access to the local market and customers
- Eligibility for government contracts (mainland)
- Employee visas based on activity and space
- Competitive tax environment and free profit transfer
- A gateway to Gulf and global markets
Setup types in the UAE
Mainland
Registration via the Department of Economic Development, with full local-market access and government-contract eligibility.
Free Zone
Full ownership, exemptions and office packages — ideal for export and services (DMCC, IFZA and others).
Offshore
An entity for international activities and asset protection, without operating inside the local market.
Legal structures
License types
What our service includes
- Initial consultation and choosing the right activity and entity
- Trade-name reservation and articles of association
- License issuance and official registration
- Investor visa and residency (with Golden Residency option)
- Corporate bank account opening
- Trademark registration
- Office or address sourcing
- Annual renewals and government relations
- Accounting and compliance (through partners)
- Acquiring a ready-made existing company
Setup steps
Free consultation
We determine the activity, entity and license type.
Trade name
Reserving and officially registering the name.
Documents
Preparing and submitting all required documents.
License & residency
Issuing the license and investor visa/residency.
Office & bank
Securing the office and opening the bank account.
Launch & support
Starting operations with ongoing support.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-resident set up in the UAE?
Yes, most procedures can be completed remotely via power of attorney — we clarify the path in the consultation.
Do I need a local partner or sponsor?
Full foreign ownership is available in most activities in the mainland and free zones; we confirm it for your activity.
What's the difference between mainland and free zone?
Mainland gives local-market access and government contracts; free zones suit export and services with exemptions — we recommend the best fit.
How long and how much?
It varies by activity, location and license type — we provide a clear, written estimate after the consultation.
Based in the UAE and eyeing the Saudi market?
We're your Saudi partner — we handle the investment license (MISA) and full setup in Saudi Arabia on your behalf.
Start your Saudi setup