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Dubai's business setup partner · Since 2016
Start your Dubai company in days, not months.
Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore — licence, visas, bank account and compliance handled by one dedicated consultant. 100% online. Transparent pricing.
- 4.9★★★★★1,200+ Google reviews
- 3,500+companies formed
- 40+free zones covered
Instant estimate
AED
What will your setup cost?
2 visas
Estimated from
AED 19,500
- Timeline3–5 days
- Ownership100% yours
- Corporate tax0% qualifying
Indicative government + service fees. Final quote depends on activity and office type.
Authorised channel partner & registered agent with
DMCCDIFCIFZAMeydan Free ZoneRAKEZJAFZADubai DEDSHAMSADGMDubai SouthDSOAjman Free Zone
DMCCDIFCIFZAMeydan Free ZoneRAKEZJAFZADubai DEDSHAMSADGMDubai SouthDSOAjman Free Zone
Why the UAE
Built for founders who want speed and certainty.
100% foreign ownership
Own your company outright across Free Zones and most Mainland activities. No local sponsor.
0% personal income tax
No tax on salaries or dividends, and 0% corporate tax on qualifying Free Zone income.
Gateway to 2bn people
Trade across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia from the world's most connected hub.
Licence in 3–5 days
Most Free Zone licences are issued within a week. Some in under an hour.
Set up remotely
No visit required for most structures. Sign digitally, receive your licence by email.
Residency for your family
Investor visas for you, plus dependants and Golden Visa routes for long-term stability.
Why now
Dubai is compounding. Early movers keep the margin.
The regulatory shifts of the last four years turned the UAE from a convenient base into a competitive one. The numbers below are public, current and the reason our phone rings.
Dubai non-oil foreign trade, 2023
Trading, logistics and re-export volumes are growing faster than licence counts.
Foreign ownership on Mainland
Since 2021 most commercial and industrial activities need no local shareholder.
Corporate tax, with a 0% Free Zone lane
Still among the lowest headline rates of any serious financial centre.
Policy tailwinds
What changed, and why it matters to a new company
- Instant licences in several free zones, issued the same day the name is approved.
- Golden Visa categories widened to founders, executives and skilled professionals.
- Government procurement opened to SMEs through supplier portals and In-Country Value scoring.
- Remote setup accepted end to end, with digital signatures and e-visas.
Choose your jurisdiction
Three routes in. We'll tell you which fits.
Every structure has trade-offs in cost, market access and visas. A 15-minute call is usually enough to decide.
Mainland
DED licenceFrom AED 18,900
- Trade anywhere in the UAE and internationally
- 100% foreign ownership on most activities
- Unlimited visa quota with office space
- Eligible for government contracts
Free Zone
40+ zonesFrom AED 12,500
- 0% corporate tax on qualifying income
- 100% ownership and full profit repatriation
- Licence in as little as 3 days
- Flexi-desk to full office options
Offshore
RAK ICC · JAFZAFrom AED 9,900
- Holding, asset protection and IP structures
- 0% tax, full confidentiality
- No physical office required
- Open a UAE corporate bank account
End-to-end services
All 12 services
Everything after the licence, handled.
Company Formation
Name approval, MOA, licence and establishment card.
Corporate Banking
Introductions to 20+ UAE banks. 98% first-time approval.
Visas & Emirates ID
Investor, employment and dependant visas, medicals and ID.
Golden Visa
10-year residency for investors, founders and specialists.
Accounting & Tax
Corporate tax, VAT, bookkeeping and audit-ready records.
PRO Services
All government liaison, renewals and attestations, done for you.
Trademark
Protect your brand in the UAE and GCC markets.
Office Solutions
Flexi-desks, serviced offices and Ejari-registered leases.
Tenders & ICV
Supplier registration, ICV certification and bid support.
HR & Payroll
MOHRE contracts, WPS payroll and Emiratisation compliance.
Saudi & GCC Expansion
MISA licensing, regional HQs and GCC branches from Dubai.
Growth Advisory
Holding structures, investor readiness, M&A and exits.
How it works
Four steps. One point of contact.
Your consultant owns every stage, from the first call to your first invoice, and keeps you updated on WhatsApp.
Book a Strategy Call- 01
Discovery & strategy
We map your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget to the right jurisdiction.
- 02
Documents & approvals
Trade-name reservation, initial approval and MOA drafting. All signed digitally.
- 03
Licence issued
Your licence, establishment card and office lease delivered, typically within 3–10 days.
- 04
Visas & banking
Residency visas, Emirates ID and a corporate bank account. You're open for business.
Our pace
Measured against the market, not our marketing.
We track every file against the typical turnaround in Dubai. These are our rolling 12-month medians against what founders usually wait.
- INCorp8 median
- Typical market
0%
of clients renew their licence with us in year two
0%
issue their first invoice within 30 days of licensing
0%
add a second activity or entity within 18 months
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fines for missed renewals or filings across managed clients
Transparent pricing
What we quote is what you pay.
All-inclusive packages with government fees itemised. No hidden charges, ever.
Launch
Solo founders and consultants
FromAED 12,500
- Free Zone licence, 1–3 activities
- Flexi-desk workspace
- 1 visa eligibility
- Bank account introduction
- Dedicated consultant
Scale
Growing teams relocating to Dubai
FromAED 24,900
- Free Zone or Mainland licence
- 2 residency visas + Emirates ID + medicals
- Guaranteed corporate bank account
- Corporate tax & VAT registration
- 12 months PRO support
Enterprise
Regional HQs, holdings and regulated firms
CustomLet's talk
- DIFC, ADGM, Mainland or multi-entity
- Unlimited visas & office lease
- Accounting, audit & ESR compliance
- Golden Visa for leadership
- Priority account manager
After the licence
Most consultants stop at the certificate. We start there.
Every Scale and Enterprise engagement includes a 90-day operating plan. Here is what it looks like in practice.
Open for business
- Bank account live, cards issued, payment gateway connected
- Corporate tax and VAT registrations confirmed
- Supplier registration on Dubai and federal procurement portals
- Domain, email, invoicing and accounting stack set up
First revenue
- Warm introductions to three to five relevant buyers or partners
- First hires visa-ready, contracts on MOHRE, WPS payroll running
- Trademark filed, website and profiles aligned to the licence
- Monthly close, so you know your numbers from month one
Ready to scale
- Activity, visa-quota or office upgrade mapped and costed
- ICV or sector approvals scoped if you sell to government
- Saudi or wider GCC entry assessed against your pipeline
- 90-day review, then a 12-month compliance calendar
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Companies formed
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Free zones covered
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Average licence turnaround
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Bank approval success
Client stories
Rated Excellent by 1,200+ founders.
★★★★★
Licence in four days, bank account in a week. I never visited an office — everything was done on WhatsApp and DocuSign.
Sarah K.Founder, tech consultancy · UK
★★★★★
They told us Mainland was wrong for our model and saved us AED 20k. That honesty is why we moved our accounting to them too.
Rahul M.Director, e-commerce · India
★★★★★
Golden Visa approved for me and my family in six weeks. One consultant, zero runaround, exactly the price quoted.
Luca F.Investor · Italy
Our network
The desks we sit at, so you don't have to.
Registered agent status, bank relationship managers on first-name terms and a shortlist of specialists we have vetted over hundreds of files.
Licensing authorities
Registered agent or channel partnerDubai DETDMCCIFZAMeydanDIFCADGMRAKEZSHAMSJAFZADubai SouthDSORAK ICC
Banks & payments
Direct relationship managersEmirates NBDMashreqADCBFABRAKBANKWioDubai Islamic BankHSBCStripeNetwork International
Government & compliance
Portals we file through dailyFederal Tax AuthorityMOHREGDRFAICPMinistry of EconomyMOFADubai ChamberEjariDEWA
Specialist partners
Vetted, fixed-fee, on our WhatsAppApproved auditorsLegal translatorsMedical centresBusiness centresInsurance brokersZohoXeroRecruiters
How much does it cost to set up a company in Dubai?
Free Zone licences start from around AED 12,500 and Mainland from AED 18,900, plus visa costs of roughly AED 3,500–4,500 per person. Use the estimator above for an instant figure, or request an itemised quote.
How long does formation take?
Most Free Zone licences are issued in 3–5 working days. Mainland takes 7–10 days. Visas add 2–3 weeks. Some zones, such as Meydan, can issue a licence in under an hour.
Do I need to visit the UAE?
Not for the licence. Free Zone and Offshore companies can be formed entirely remotely. A visit is only required for visa stamping and biometrics, which we schedule for you.
Can I own 100% of my company?
Yes. All Free Zone and Offshore companies allow full foreign ownership, and since 2021 so do most Mainland commercial and industrial activities.
What about corporate tax?
The UAE applies 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone income remains at 0%. There is no personal income tax. We register you and file on your behalf.
Is a bank account guaranteed?
We prepare compliance-ready documentation and introduce you to the right bank for your profile. Our first-time approval rate is 98%, and our Scale package includes a guaranteed account.
How many visas can I get?
Free Zone quotas depend on your office type, typically 1–6 with a flexi-desk. Mainland visas scale with office size. Investor, employee and dependant visas are all available.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Every quote itemises government fees, our service fee and optional extras. What we quote is what you pay.
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