COMPANY FORMATION

Your business.
Your route into the UAE.

Start with your activity and how you plan to operate. Then compare the structure, workspace and requirements that fit.

01 / FREE ZONE

Think beyond
borders.

Explore a business environment centred on your activity and the markets you want to serve.

  • Compare licensing authorities and activities
  • Review workspace and visa options
  • Confirm permissions for your intended trading model
Discuss a free zone setup
02 / MAINLAND

Make the UAE
your market.

Consider a locally licensed structure built around your customers, premises and operating location.

  • Review activity and ownership requirements
  • Plan premises and tenancy arrangements
  • Identify additional sector approvals
Discuss a mainland setup

Permissions, eligibility and costs depend on your activity and licensing authority. Any proposed structure should be confirmed before you commit.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A better brief.
A more useful conversation.

  1. Your activity

    What will the company sell or deliver, and to whom?

  2. Your operating plans

    Where will you work, hire and meet customers?

  3. Your requirements

    Who will own the business, and what workspace or visa needs should be considered?

  4. Your timeline and budget

    Consider setup costs, renewals and ongoing operating expenses separately.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Clarity before
commitment.

Is one route always better?

No single route fits every business. Your activity, customers, operating location and authority requirements shape the choice.

Can I get an estimate first?

Use the illustrative planner below to explore cost categories. A tailored, itemised proposal is needed to confirm actual charges and exclusions.

What happens after formation?

Plan for bookkeeping, relevant registrations, filings and renewals. We can discuss ongoing support alongside your setup.

EXPLORE THE COST CATEGORIES

A starting point.
Not a final quote.

Use sample allowances to explore your plans. Confirm actual costs with an itemised proposal.

Setup route

ILLUSTRATIVE FIRST YEAR

AED 19,000
Licence & registration
12,000
Visa processing
4,500
Workspace
2,500

Sample allowances, not a quote or verified authority fees. Excludes VAT, deposits, external approvals, insurance and advisory fees. Actual and renewal costs require a tailored quote.

Request a tailored proposal