Company Formation & Business Setup UAE
Complete company formation services in UAE. Mainland and free zone business setup with trade license processing.
Company Formation Services
End-to-end business setup solutions for entrepreneurs and companies establishing presence in UAE.
Types of Business Setup
- Mainland company formation (DED license)
- Free zone company setup (JAFZA, DMCC, DAFZA, etc.)
- Offshore company formation
- Branch office setup for foreign companies
Mainland Company Formation
Benefits
- Trade anywhere in UAE and internationally
- No restrictions on office location
- Can deal directly with UAE government entities
- Eligibility for UAE residence visa
Requirements
- Local service agent (for foreign ownership)
- Physical office space (minimum requirements apply)
- Initial approval from DED
- Shareholders' passport copies and photos
License Types
- Commercial license (trading activities)
- Professional license (service providers)
- Industrial license (manufacturing)
Free Zone Company Formation
Benefits
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% corporate and personal tax
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- No currency restrictions
- Simplified company formation process
Popular Free Zones
- DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
- JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone)
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone)
- RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)
Limitations
- Cannot trade directly in UAE mainland (requires distributor)
- Office must be within the free zone
What We Deliver
- Business activity consultation and license type selection
- Trade name reservation and approval
- Initial approval from relevant authority
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) drafting
- License application and processing
- Office space assistance (Ejari registration)
- Visa quota allocation
- Corporate bank account opening support
- Immigration card for business owners
Required Documents
For Individual Shareholders
- Passport copies (all pages)
- Passport-size photographs
- Current visa copy (if in UAE)
- Emirates ID (if applicable)
For Corporate Shareholders
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Board resolution for UAE setup
- Passport copies of authorized signatories
- All documents attested
Setup Timeline
Free Zone Setup: 5-10 working days
Mainland Setup: 10-20 working days
Offshore Setup: 7-15 working days
Timeline depends on document readiness, approvals, and specific free zone/emirate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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