Business setup

Company Formation

Name approval, initial approval, MOA, licence and establishment card. One consultant runs the whole file, in Free Zone, Mainland or Offshore.

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Overview

How we handle company formation

Company formation is where every UAE journey starts, and where most delays happen. Wrong activity codes, an unavailable trade name or a mismatch between your visa plans and your office type can add weeks. We remove that risk by mapping your activity, ownership structure and visa needs to the right jurisdiction before a single form is filed.

You sign digitally, we deal with the authority, and your licence lands in your inbox. Most Free Zone licences issue within 3 to 5 working days. Mainland licences through the Department of Economy and Tourism take 7 to 10.

What's included

Everything in the service.

Jurisdiction strategy

A 15-minute call to choose between 40+ free zones, Mainland and Offshore based on cost, market access and visas.

Trade name & initial approval

Name reservation, activity selection and initial approval from the relevant authority.

MOA & legal documents

Memorandum drafting, shareholder resolutions and notarisation where required.

Licence & establishment card

Licence issuance, establishment card and immigration file opening for visas.

Office solution

Flexi-desk, serviced office or Ejari-registered lease, matched to your visa quota.

Post-licence pack

Corporate tax registration, bank introduction and a 12-month compliance calendar.

How it works

The process, step by step.

One consultant, one WhatsApp thread, and a clear next action at every stage.

  1. 01

    Discovery call

    We confirm your activity, ownership, visa count and timeline, and recommend the jurisdiction.

  2. 02

    Documents & approvals

    You upload documents to a secure portal. We reserve the name and secure initial approval.

  3. 03

    Licence issued

    MOA signed digitally, fees paid, licence and establishment card released.

  4. 04

    Visas & banking

    Immigration file opened, visas processed and bank introductions made.

FAQ

Common questions.

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Which is cheaper, Free Zone or Mainland?

Free Zone licences start from AED 12,500 versus AED 18,900 for Mainland, but Mainland allows unrestricted trading across the UAE. We recommend based on where your customers are.

Can I form a company without visiting the UAE?

Yes for Free Zone and Offshore. Mainland may require a single visit or a power of attorney, which we arrange.

How many business activities can I have?

Most free zones allow 3 activity groups on one licence. Mainland licences can combine related activities with authority approval.

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