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Business Setup &Trade License Compliance

We provide end-to-end advisory for company registration in the UAE, from choosing the right activity and jurisdiction to obtaining your trade license, opening a bank account and securing visas, while ensuring compliance with all local laws including tax regulations.

  • Mainland
  • Free Zone
  • Offshore

Choose your jurisdiction

Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore

Each jurisdiction suits a different combination of activity, ownership, market access and visa needs. We advise on the right choice and handle the formation from start to finish.

Mainland

100% business ownership, investor visa options, banking support and a dedicated account manager guiding your license approval. Best for trading directly across the UAE market.

Free Zone

A trade license covering up to 10 business activities, lease agreement, banking assistance and a flexi desk that serves as your official UAE address with shared workspace. Zero-visa and investor-visa options are available.

Offshore

0% tax with 100% ownership. Includes the certificate of incorporation, a registered office address and registered agent service for the first year, and KYC assistance.

The setup process

Six steps to your UAE business

A dedicated manager handles everything, from activity selection to license and visa, so approvals and processing move quickly.

  • 1. Choose your business activity
  • 2. Pick the right jurisdiction
  • 3. Reserve a company name
  • 4. Submit the documents
  • 5. Get your trade license
  • 6. Open a bank account and apply for your visa
Planning a business setup

Setup & PRO services

End-to-end support before and after formation

Trade License Assistance

Application, approvals and issue of your trade license in the chosen jurisdiction.

PRO Services

Government liaison, document processing, attestations and renewals handled for you.

VAT & Tax Consultancy

Registration and ongoing compliance for VAT and Corporate Tax from day one.

Explore Service

Golden Visa

Eligibility assessment and application support for long-term residency.

Local Sponsorship & Nominee Services

Compliant sponsorship and nominee arrangements where your structure requires them.

Visa & Immigration Support

Investor, employee and dependent visas, with the entire process managed end to end.

Business Centre Solutions

Flexi desks and office solutions that provide your official UAE address.

Bank Account Opening Support

Paperwork prepared and banking assistance, including digital bank account options.

Cost drivers

What determines the cost of your setup

The cost of starting a company depends on a handful of factors. We give you a clear estimate based on your circumstances, and everything is discussed with you before you sign up; there are no hidden charges.

  • Your business activity and the approvals it requires
  • The jurisdiction: Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore
  • The number of visas you need
  • Your office requirements, from a flexi desk to dedicated space
  • The number of shareholders
Estimating business setup costs

Beyond formation

Trade license renewal, restructuring and liquidation

Your compliance obligations continue after the license is issued. We keep your company in good standing throughout its life cycle.

Trade License Renewal

Timely annual renewals, lease and establishment card updates, so your license never lapses.

Business Structuring

LLC, sole proprietorship, civil company, partnership, branch or subsidiary chosen to fit your plans.

Restructuring

Company restructuring and license amendments as your activities, ownership or premises change.

Company Liquidation

Voluntary or compulsory liquidation handled correctly, compliantly and with full documentation.

Secretarial Services

Company secretarial and professional support services to keep records and filings current.

Compliance Setup

MOA drafting, SOPs, internal controls and accounting system design from the outset.

Get started right

Set up on solid foundations

Our services include drafting partnership and MOA agreements, designing accounting systems tailored to your industry, establishing SOPs, setting up internal controls and developing KPI-based MIS reporting.

  • MOA and partnership agreements
  • Industry-specific accounting setup
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Internal control frameworks
Set up on solid foundations

FAQs

Business setup questions

Set up your UAE business the right way

Speak with our team for a free, no-obligation consultation on the right jurisdiction, license and structure for you.