Business Setup & Incorporation
in Dubai & UAE

Establish 100% foreign-owned Mainland LLCs or Free Zone entities with swift administrative approvals, official corporate registrar filings, and VIP visa liaison support.

Business Setup in Dubai
OVERVIEW

Bespoke UAE Structuring

Setting up a business in the UAE requires selecting the appropriate jurisdiction—Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore—based on your commercial activities, client locations, and operational goals. We handle all administrative and legal complexities, allowing you to focus on growth.

We advise on activity mappings, license combinations, share structures, local corporate agent agreements, and lease space setups to ensure absolute regulatory compliance with the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and other registry offices.

Mainland Companies

Trade directly with the local UAE market and execute government bids without territorial limits. Recent reforms grant 100% foreign ownership for over 1,000 commercial and industrial sectors.

  • No geographical trade limitations
  • Unrestricted corporate visa allocations
  • Direct bidding on local government contracts

Free Zone Entities

Operate inside specialized economic zones like DMCC, IFZA, DAFZA, or Meydan. Ideal for international trading hubs, service operations, and logistics providers.

  • 100% corporate tax exemption on qualifying income
  • Customs exemptions on import/export duties
  • Simplified digital setup and remote registration
BENEFITS

Strategic Advantage

Rapid Turnaround

License approval and document setup issued in as little as 2 to 5 working days.

Asset Integrity

Robust legal structuring ensures total ownership control and asset protection.

Visa Sponsorship

Liaison services to sponsor investor, family, and executive visa packages.

PROCESS

Incorporation Timeline

01

Activity Mapping & Registry Pre-Approval

Identify correct trade activity codes, secure trade name reservations, and submit file sets to registrars.

02

Legal Drafting & Signing

Formulate and notarize Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, and local agent agreements.

03

License Issuance

Submit lease documents or virtual office agreements, pay registrar fees, and download official trade license.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does business setup take?
Depending on the chosen economic zone, trade licenses are usually active within 2 to 5 working days once files are signed and approved.
Do I need a physical office?
No. Many free zones permit “flexi-desk” or co-working setups. If you require a physical address, we can organize virtual office addresses or physical leases matching DET standards.

Request Setup Strategy Session

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