Fixed pricingevery government fee itemised up front
Set up your UAE company without the guesswork
Trade licences, residence visas, corporate bank accounts and Golden Visa applications — across Dubai mainland and every major free zone. Fixed pricing, one consultant, and a licence in your hands in days rather than months.
Businesses registered, and counting
Mainland, free zone and offshore — each one taken from the first call through to a trade licence in hand.
Straight answers, fixed prices, no surprises
Most setup consultancies quote a headline figure then add costs once you have committed. We itemise every government fee before you pay anything — and if we quote wrong, that is ours to absorb, not yours to discover.
- Licence issued in as little as 48 hours with the right free zone
- 100% foreign ownership on mainland and every free zone we work with
- Fixed written quotes — every government fee itemised up front
- Direct partnerships with IFZA, Meydan, SHAMS, SPC, RAKEZ and Ajman
- Corporate bank account introductions with seven UAE banks
- One consultant from first call through to your Emirates ID
Business setup, done properly
Affordable Business Setup Pricing Plans
Three routes into a UAE free zone, priced in full. Every figure below covers the licence and the government fees behind it — what you receive is a fixed written quote for your exact activity and visa count.
General Trading With Ecommerce Business Licence
A trading company without a visa allocation — for founders who already hold UAE residency.
AED4,000
- Free-zone business licence
- Zero visa allocation
- Any 10 mix-and-matched activities
- Free company stamp
- Free business logo design
- 100% ownership of the company
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free digital business bank account
- Complete documentation
* Terms & conditions apply
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Freezone Business Licence with 1 Visa
The standard founder package — a company, UAE residency and an Emirates ID.
AED8,500
- Free-zone business licence
- Any 10 activities
- One investor visa included
- Medical & status change
- Emirates ID
- Free business logo design
- 100% ownership of the company
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free digital business bank account
- Complete documentation
* Terms & conditions apply
Enquire Now Freezone Business Licence with 2 Visas
For partners setting up together, or a founder sponsoring family later.
AED12,500
- Free-zone business licence
- Two investor visas
- Medical & Emirates ID
- Free company stamp
- Free business logo design
- 100% ownership of the company
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free digital business bank account
- Complete documentation
* Terms & conditions apply
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Need more visas, a different activity mix or a mainland licence? See all packages or build your own estimate.
Select Your Jurisdiction
Where you register decides who you can sell to, what it costs, and how fast you can start. Here is the honest comparison.
Mainland
Trade directly with customers anywhere in the UAE, including government entities. 100% foreign ownership on most activities, with a registered office required.
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Free Zone
100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, and licences from AED 4,888. Eight zones across four emirates, each suited to a different kind of business.
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Offshore
Register through RAK ICC or JAFZA for 0% tax, full confidentiality and no physical office. Suited to international trading, asset protection and holding structures.
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Why Set Up aBusiness in the UAE
One of the world's most business-friendly jurisdictions — zero personal income tax, full foreign ownership, and company registration measured in days rather than months.
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0% personal income tax
No tax on salary or personal earnings, and 0% corporate tax on qualifying free-zone income.
100% foreign ownership
On mainland and in every free zone we work with. No local partner required for most activities.
Fast setup
A licence can be issued in as little as 48 hours with the right free zone.
Global banking access
Introductions to seven UAE banks, with applications prepared against each one's criteria.
Strategic location
Eight hours' flight from two thirds of the world's population, with world-class logistics.
Long-term residency
Golden Visa routes give ten-year renewable residency not tied to an employer.
How to Start a Business in the UAE — 4 Simple Steps
Choose your structure
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore against how you actually plan to trade — not against whichever licence pays us most.
Get a fixed quote
One written figure covering licence, visas, registration and every government fee. No charges appearing later.
We file everything
Trade name reservation, initial approval, MoA, licence issuance and establishment card, handled end to end.
Visas and banking
Entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence visa, then introductions to the banks most likely to approve you.
Choose the right free zone, not the loudest one
Each has different costs, permitted activities and visa allowances. Here is what each is genuinely good for.
Meydan Free Zone
Dubai
Prestigious Dubai address with fast digital setup and no physical office required.
Costs & requirements
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — industrial and trading strength at low cost.
Costs & requirements
ANC Free Zone
Ajman
Ajman Media City alternative with competitive packages for freelancers.
Costs & requirements
SPC Free Zone
Sharjah
Sharjah Publishing City — dual licence options and instant licence issuance.
Costs & requirements
IFZA
Dubai
Dubai's most popular flexible free zone, strong for consultancy and trading.
Costs & requirements
SHAMS
Sharjah
Sharjah Media City — low cost, media and creative activities, quick approvals.
Costs & requirements
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman
One of the most affordable UAE free zones, strong for SMEs and e-commerce.
Costs & requirements
SRTIP
Sharjah
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park — for tech and R&D businesses.
Costs & requirements
Authorised partner — UAE free zones
Corporate bank account introductions
We deal with these authorities on your behalf
Guides to setting up in the UAE
Costs, timelines, compliance and the things nobody tells you until after you have paid.
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Popular Business Activities in the UAE
Whatever you plan to do, there is a licence for it. These are the activities we set up most often, grouped by the licence each one usually needs.
Usually a free-zone licence
Serving clients abroad or online, with no need to trade directly inside the UAE market.
Usually a mainland licence
Trading directly with UAE customers, or an activity needing premises and local approvals.
Plenty of activities work either way, and there are far more than we can list here. Tell us what you plan to do and we will confirm the right licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in the UAE?
A free-zone licence starts at roughly AED 4,888 without visas, and around AED 11,000–16,000 once you include one residence visa. Dubai mainland typically starts closer to AED 21,000 in year one because a physical office with a registered Ejari contract is mandatory.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a UAE company?
Yes. All free-zone companies have always allowed it, and changes to the Commercial Companies Law extended 100% ownership to the majority of mainland commercial and professional activities.
How long does the whole process take?
The licence itself can be issued in as little as 24 hours in the fastest free zones, and two to five working days in most others. Residence visas add one to three weeks. Budget three to six weeks end to end.
Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?
No. Formation can be completed remotely in most free zones. You need to travel once, for your medical test, Emirates ID biometrics and visa stamping — usually within a single week.
Will I definitely get a corporate bank account?
No provider can honestly guarantee that — the decision belongs to the bank's compliance team. What we can do is prepare your application properly and send it to the bank most likely to accept your profile.
Question not answered here? Ask us directly.