Business Setup
Is Just The Beginning
Customize your business setup process to align with your specific needs, ensuring a seamless and efficient company formation in the UAE.
01. Mainland Company Formation
02. Freezone Company Formation
03. Offshore Company Formation
Mainland Company Formation
Dubai Mainland
Abu Dhabi Mainland
Sharjah Mainland
Ajman Mainland
Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Fujairah Mainland
Al ain Mainland
Umm Al Quwain Mainland
Freezone Company Formation
UAE FREEZONE
UAQ FTZ - Umm Al Quwain Free Zone
RAKBL – Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Ajman Media City Free Zone
KIZAD – Khalifa Industrial Zone
SAIF – Sharjah Airport International free zone
SHAMS – Sharjah Media City free zone
Fujairah Creative City
Ajman Free Zone
Hamriyah Free Zone
Fujairah Free Zone
DUBAI FREEZONE
DMCC – Dubai Multi Commodities Center
Dubai South (DWC, Dubai World Central)
DTEC – Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Center
Dubai World Trade Center Free Zone (DWTC)
DAFZA – Dubai Airport Free Zone
IFZA – International Free Zone Authority
JAFZA – Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Media City (DMC)
Offshore Company Formation
RAK International Corporate Centre (RAKICC)
JAFZA offshore company
Ajman Off Shore
Dubai offshore
What are the steps for forming a mainland company in the UAE?
To establish a mainland company in the UAE, one needs to follow these steps:
1. Choose a local sponsor or service agent who is a UAE national.
2. Reserve a trade name and apply for initial approval from the Department of Economic Development (DED).
3. Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and have it attested by a notary public.
4. Obtain the necessary approvals from relevant government authorities, including the DED and Ministry of Economy.
5. Lease office space and obtain the tenancy contract.
6. Register the company with the DED and obtain the commercial license.
What are the benefits of setting up a mainland company in the UAE?
Establishing a mainland company in the UAE offers several advantages, including:
1. Ability to trade directly within the local market without any restrictions.
2. Access to a wider range of business activities compared to free zones.
3. Flexibility to operate anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts.
4. No currency restrictions for mainland companies, enabling easy financial transactions.
5. Opportunity to sponsor visas for employees and their families without any quota limitations.
What is the process for setting up a free zone company in the UAE?
Setting up a free zone company in the UAE involves the following steps:
1. Choose a suitable free zone based on business requirements and activities.
2. Select a company name and apply for initial approval from the respective free zone authority.
3. Prepare and submit the required documents, including passport copies, business plan, and application forms.
4. Lease office space within the chosen free zone and obtain the tenancy contract.
5. Complete the registration process and obtain the relevant licenses and permits from the free zone authority.
6. Open a corporate bank account and deposit the minimum share capital as per the free zone regulations.
What are the advantages of forming a company in a UAE free zone?
Setting up a company in a UAE free zone offers several benefits, such as:
1. 100% foreign ownership with no requirement for a local sponsor.
2. Exemption from corporate and personal income taxes for a specified period.
3. Customs duty exemptions on imports and exports within the free zone.
4. Full repatriation of profits and capital without any currency restrictions.
5. Simplified company setup process with streamlined procedures and efficient business support services.