AE · United Arab Emirates
Your company in
the UAE.
Free zone or onshore (Mainland) company formation, business licences and guidance on residence visas, coordinated with licensed professionals in the UAE.
01 — What we do
What we do in the UAE.
- 01
Free Zone formation
We choose with you the free zone and licence that best fit your activity, and coordinate the registration.
Enquire : Free Zone formation - 02
Mainland formation
Where your activity and local market call for it, we support you through the onshore process.
Enquire : Mainland formation - 03
Residence visas
Guidance and support with company-linked visas, subject to requirements and approval by the authorities.
Enquire : Residence visas - 04
Renewals and compliance
We track licence renewals and annual obligations so nothing slips past its date.
Enquire : Renewals and compliance
02 — Common options
Two common paths.
An indicative comparison. The right option depends on your activity, your clients and your residence — we review it with you.
Free zone
Free Zone
- Company set up inside a free zone
- Licences by type of activity
- Common for international business, services and e-commerce
- Each free zone sets its own requirements and costs
Onshore
Mainland
- Lets you trade in the local UAE market
- Requirements depend on the activity and emirate
- May need additional approvals
- Worth considering if your clients are in the country
03 — Free zones
Free zones we often look at.
- Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority. We review permitted activities and licence requirements.
- Ajman
Ajman Free Zone
The free zone of the emirate of Ajman. We assess it against your activity and plans.
- Sharjah
SHAMS
Sharjah Media City. Often considered for media and service activities.
- Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. We compare it with other options for your case.
We mention them as common options in our analysis; this does not imply any partnership.
04 — How we do it
Five steps, well coordinated.
- I
Consultation
We understand your activity, your clients and whether you want residence.
- II
Zone and activity
We compare free zones or Mainland and define the licence.
- III
Documents
We tell you what to prepare and check it is complete.
- IV
Licence and formation
We coordinate the registration with licensed professionals.
- V
Visa and next steps
We guide you through the visa and what comes after.
05 — Usual documents
What we usually ask for.
- Valid passport
- Recent photograph
- Proof of address
- Description of the activity
- Shareholder details
The exact documents depend on the structure and the activity.
06 — Frequently asked questions
Questions about the UAE.
Do I have to live in the UAE to have a company there?
Not necessarily. It depends on the structure and on whether you want residence. We review it with you in the consultation.
Free Zone or Mainland?
It depends on where your clients are and on your activity. Generally, free zones are common for international business and Mainland for trading in the local market.
Does the company entitle me to residence?
In many cases it may allow you to apply for a residence visa, always subject to requirements and approval by the authorities.
Can I do it remotely?
Much of the process can be handled remotely. Some steps, such as those related to the visa, may require you to be there in person.
Other markets
Other destinations.
