Free Zone
For international and digital businesses. A shared desk is enough for most licences and the setup is handled online. Direct retail sales to the UAE domestic market are limited.
Company Formation Abroad
United Arab Emirates
Company Formation in Dubai
Set up your Free Zone or Mainland company; in eligible packages we handle the 2-year residence visa and Emirates ID process with you.
Why Dubai?
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Residence and Emirates ID
Eligible packages include the 2-year residence visa and Emirates ID process for the company owner.
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No Personal Income Tax
The UAE levies no tax on personal income; company profits are subject to corporate tax separately.
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100% Foreign Ownership
In eligible structures, own the whole company with no local partner requirement.
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Fast Setup
Licensing and setup are completed within a few business days in most free zones.
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Strategic Location
Between Europe, Asia and Africa: a global hub for trade and logistics.
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Capital and Profit Transfers
Plan and transfer your earnings in line with your company structure and banking processes.
Choose the Structure That Fits Your Needs
Mainland
For physical activity in the UAE domestic market: restaurants, shops, clinics, real estate. A physical office and tenancy registration may be required; the licence is planned around the activity code.
The Right Zone for Your Activity
| Activity | Recommended Zone |
|---|---|
| Software, SaaS, consulting | Meydan or IFZA |
| Digital marketing | Meydan |
| E-commerce | IFZA or SPC |
| International trade | Meydan or RAKEZ |
| Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics | RAKEZ |
| Finance, FinTech, fund management | DIFC |
| Restaurants, shops, clinics, real estate | Mainland |
This is general guidance; the exact zone and licence are determined during your application, based on your activity code.
Dubai Company Formation Packages
Setup cost depends on the chosen zone, licence type and the number of partners and visas. Let us prepare a quote for your activity.
Free Zone Company
Custom quote
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For international and digital businesses
- Company formation and trade licence
- 2-year residence visa process for one person
- Emirates ID and medical test process
- Government and free zone fees
- Bank account application support
Mainland Company
Custom quote
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For operating in the UAE domestic market
- Licence and activity code planning
- Office and tenancy (Ejari) assessment
- Partner and visa planning
- Formation and registration
- Bank account application support
Visa and Sponsorship Services
Residence services we offer in addition to company formation.
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Visa | Golden Visa application process for long-term residence | 22,000 AED |
| Sponsorship | Residence visa sponsorship for a family member | 8,750 AED |
| Child Sponsorship | Residence visa sponsorship for your child | 7,600 AED |
Tax and Compliance
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Corporate Tax
9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000 and 0% below it. Being in a free zone does not by itself grant an exemption.
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VAT
The standard rate is 5%; registration is mandatory once annual turnover exceeds AED 375,000.
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Personal Income Tax
The UAE levies no income tax on salaries or personal income.
Steps to Set Up Your Dubai Company
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Activity and Structure Analysis
We listen to your activity and goals and assess the Free Zone and Mainland options together.
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Zone and Licence Selection
The zone and licence type that match your activity code are chosen and the cost items become clear.
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Company Setup and Licence
Your application file is prepared, the company is set up and your trade licence is issued.
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Residence Visa and Emirates ID
In eligible packages, the residence visa, medical test and Emirates ID steps are carried out.
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Bank Account Application
We prepare the application file together; the bank decides whether to open the account.
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Tax and Accounting Registration
Your corporate tax and, where needed, VAT registrations are completed and your bookkeeping is set up.
Everything You Wonder About Setting Up in Dubai
Licensing and setup take 3–5 business days in most free zones. The residence visa, Emirates ID and bank account steps are outside this time.
Free Zone suits international and digital businesses; Mainland suits physical activity in the UAE domestic market (shops, restaurants, clinics). Once you share your activity, we determine the best structure together.
Yes. Eligible packages include the 2-year residence visa and Emirates ID process for one company owner. Sponsorship services for your family are offered separately.
There is no personal income tax. Companies pay 9% corporate tax on profit above AED 375,000, and 5% VAT applies to goods and services.
No. We prepare the application file with you and follow the process; the bank decides whether the account is opened.
The cost depends on the chosen free zone, the licence scope and the number of partners and visas. That is why we prepare a quote specific to your activity.