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COMPANY REGISTRATION · UAE

Company registration in the UAE, formed once and formed correctly.

Free zone, mainland, or offshore — we structure your entity around your activity, visa quota, and capital plan. Licences in five to seven working days, with zero surprises in the invoice.

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Licence in 5–7 working days
  • Fixed AED quote
  • Bank introductions included
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OVERVIEW

The flexible path for founders, funded startups, and SMEs.

Forty-five free zones, seven mainland emirates, two offshore jurisdictions. We advise on the structure that matches your activity, visa needs, and investment thesis — and then handle the entire registration, establishment card, and initial visa quota so that you can focus on launching.

  • Pick the right zone

    DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, DAFZ, RAKEZ, DIFC, or ADGM — matched to your activity, quota, and office requirements.

  • All-inclusive AED pricing

    Licence + registration + establishment card + initial visa quota in a single fixed quote. No surprise add-ons, no hidden government fees.

  • Bank account introductions

    Pre-qualified relationships with Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq NEO, WIO, and HSBC for faster approvals.

  • Post-setup compliance

    Corporate Tax registration, VAT (if required), UBO, and annual renewals handled by the same advisor.

Your registration, step by step.

  1. 01

    Free consultation

    A twenty-minute call to map your activity, quota, and jurisdiction preference.

  2. 02

    Jurisdiction and activity finalised

    Two or three options compared side by side. Licensed activities locked in.

  3. 03

    KYC and documents collected

    Passport copies, proof of address, and forms — collected securely online via our portal.

  4. 04

    Licence issued

    Trade licence, establishment card, and incorporation certificate delivered within 5–7 working days.

  5. 05

    Visa and bank in parallel

    Emirates ID medical, visa stamping, and bank account introduction scheduled simultaneously.

  6. 06

    Handover and compliance

    Corporate tax registration completed before you trade; ongoing advisor assigned.

Fixed AED packages.

Each tier includes government fees, our professional fee, and ninety days of post-setup support.

Starter

Lean launch for solo founders.

AED 12,500

  • Licence in a value free zone
  • 1 investor visa quota
  • Shared desk address
  • Corporate Tax registration
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Most chosen

Growth

Funded startups and growing SMEs.

AED 19,500

  • Licence in a tier-1 free zone (DMCC or IFZA)
  • 3 investor or partner visa quota
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Bank account introduction
  • Corporate Tax registration
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Premium

Regulated activities and holding structures.

AED 32,000

  • DIFC or ADGM licence
  • 5+ visa quota
  • Private office address
  • Priority banking relationship
  • Corporate Tax and bookkeeping
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM YOU.
  • Passport copy (all shareholders)
  • UAE visa copy or tourist entry stamp
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Proof of address (last three months)
  • Brief business plan (regulated activities only)
DELIVERY TIMELINE.
  1. Application preparation
    Day 1–2

    Jurisdiction and activity finalised, forms prepared, KYC completed.

  2. Licence approval
    Day 3–5

    Initial approval, payment of fees, licence issuance.

  3. Incorporation documents
    Day 5–7

    Incorporation certificate, MoA, and establishment card delivered.

  4. Visa and bank
    Week 2–4

    Investor visa stamping and bank account opening in parallel.

Common questions.

  • Which jurisdiction should I choose?

    It depends on your activity, visa needs, and where you intend to trade. Free zones suit services, trading, and holding; mainland suits local B2C and government contracts; offshore suits asset-holding and international structures. We recommend the best fit in a complimentary consultation.

  • Can I set up fully remotely?

    Yes. Registration is remote. To obtain a residence visa and open a bank account more easily, you must visit the UAE for Emirates ID biometrics and a five-minute medical.

  • What are the ongoing annual costs?

    Annual renewal is typically AED 11,000–18,000, covering licence renewal, establishment card, and one visa. Corporate tax compliance adds AED 3,000–6,000 depending on turnover.

  • How soon can I start invoicing?

    Once the trade licence is issued (Day 5–7), you can begin invoicing. Bank account opening typically follows within two to four weeks.

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