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Company Formation

Incorporate in UAE / Dubai

0% corporate tax (free zones), gateway to Middle East, Africa & South Asia

$5,500

starting from (incl. gov fees)

7-14 days

typical timeline

What's included

Trade license issuance

Company registration & incorporation

Visa eligibility letter (up to 3 visas)

Registered office / flexi-desk (1 year)

Government filing fees

Corporate bank account introduction

Digital document delivery

Choose your entity type

Free Zone LLC

Most popular for foreign businesses. 100% ownership, 0% corporate tax, easy setup.

$5,500

+ $2,000 gov fees

7-10 business days

E-commerce, consulting, tech startups, trading

Mainland LLC

Required for trading within the UAE or government contracts. 100% foreign ownership since 2021.

$8,500

+ $3,000 gov fees

10-14 business days

Retail, restaurants, local services, government contractors

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Single-shareholder entity in a free zone. Similar benefits to Free Zone LLC.

$5,500

+ $2,000 gov fees

7-10 business days

Solo entrepreneurs, single-owner businesses

Branch Office

Extension of a foreign parent company. Must have local service agent.

$7,500

+ $2,500 gov fees

14-21 business days

Large corporations expanding into the GCC

Step-by-step timeline

Choose jurisdiction

1 day

Select free zone or mainland based on business activity

Reserve trade name

1-2 days

Submit name for approval with DED or free zone authority

Prepare documents

2-3 days

Passport copies, business plan, shareholder resolution

Submit application

1-2 days

File with the relevant authority and pay government fees

Receive license

3-5 days

Trade license and incorporation certificate issued

Post-setup

1-3 weeks

Visa applications, bank account opening, office lease

🇦🇪 Why UAE / Dubai?

0% corporate tax in most free zones

0% personal income tax

100% foreign ownership

Strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa

50+ free zones tailored to different industries

3-year renewable residence visas

Requirements

•Valid passport copies of all shareholders
•Proof of address for shareholders
•Business plan or activity description
•No minimum capital requirement (most free zones)
•Local service agent (mainland only, since 2021 some exemptions)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be physically present?

How do I pay?

Can I open a bank account remotely?

Are there any hidden fees?

How long does it take?

Ready to incorporate in UAE / Dubai?

Fill out our intake form and we'll get your company set up. No payment required upfront - we'll send you an invoice after confirming your order.

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