Business setup in Dubai, structured around how you actually trade

Mainland, free zone or offshore

Each route suits a different trading pattern, and the cheapest licence is rarely the right one.

• Mainland (DET and other emirate departments): trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work, unlimited visa quota subject to office space.
• Free zone: 100% ownership, simplified reporting, strong for consultancy, e-commerce, holding and export activity.
• Offshore: holding and asset-protection vehicles with no UAE residence visas attached.
• Dual licence and branch structures where you need both mainland reach and free zone incentives.

What the formation covers

One consultant owns your file from the advisory call to the moment you can invoice.

• Activity selection and trade name reservation with the relevant authority.
• Initial approval, MOA drafting, notarisation and licence issuance.
• Ejari or flexi-desk arrangement matched to your visa quota.
• Establishment card, investor visa, medical and Emirates ID.
• Corporate tax and VAT registration where thresholds apply.
• Compliance-ready bank application file and introductions to UAE banks.

Costs quoted honestly

Every proposal separates government fees, quoted at cost with receipts, from our professional fees. You see the annual renewal cost before you commit, not after the first licence is issued.