Service · Company Setup

Company Registration in the UAE

Your company registered — and operational from day one

We structure, register and activate your UAE company — Free Zone or Mainland — and connect it to the accounting, compliance and banking infrastructure it needs from the start.

Free Zone or Mainland? The wrong jurisdiction limits where you can trade, who you can invoice and which bank will take you. We tell you exactly which to open — and why.

6 free zones + Mainland · 100% foreign ownership · CT registration included
We register across all leading UAE free zones
RAKEZ DMCC Meydan IFZA Ajman DWTC
For whom

This service is right for you if

Founders entering the UAE

Opening your first UAE company and want a properly structured, tax-registered entity from day one.

International companies

A foreign business opening a UAE subsidiary, branch or representative office to access GCC markets.

Redomiciliation & restructuring

Migrating an existing foreign company into the UAE, or moving between zones / to Mainland for banking or regulatory reasons.

Investor-ready structures

Raising capital and need a clean holding structure, corporate documentation and shareholder agreements in place.

Jurisdictions

Where we register your company

Six free zones, Mainland and Tajer in Abu Dhabi. Prices are "from" starter figures (0 visas, no office); the real quote is scoped to your business.

Tajer Abu Dhabi

No office ADDED · Abu Dhabi

An Abu Dhabi economic licence with no office lease — a fast, low-cost entry for trade and services.

  • 1,000+ business activities
  • No office lease (up to 3 years)
  • Import/export & bank account
  • 100% foreign ownership for most activities
from AED 4,000 Discuss your setup
Lowest entry

Ajman Free Zone

Ajman

The most affordable start. Fully remote setup.

  • 0-visa package
  • Virtual office included
  • Remote incorporation
from AED 5,565
Best value

RAKEZ

Ras Al Khaimah

Flexible packages with a wide range of activities.

  • Up to 10 activities
  • Up to 50 shareholders
  • Lifetime free visas in package
from AED 6,010
Popular

IFZA

Dubai

A Dubai licence with flexible visa packages.

  • Dubai jurisdiction
  • Flexible visa packages
  • Popular with SMEs
from AED 12,900*
Dubai · digital

Meydan Free Zone

Dubai

100% digital setup with a prestigious Dubai address.

  • 3 activities included
  • Prestigious Dubai address
  • Fully online
from AED 12,125
Trade & events

DWTC

Dubai

Central Dubai, strong reputation for trade and events.

  • Central Dubai address
  • Trade & events focus
  • Strong banking reputation
from AED 15,000*

Mainland

Operate anywhere DED · all emirates

Trade across the whole UAE and win government contracts — where a Free Zone company is restricted on the domestic market.

  • Operate anywhere in the UAE
  • Government contracts & direct B2B
  • No cap on the number of visas
  • Any business activity
from AED 25,000 Discuss your setup

Prices are indicative "from" figures and depend on the number of visas, office and activities. We fix the exact quote before any work starts.

What drives the price

Why prices differ — and what drives yours

The all-in cost of a UAE company depends on a few decisions. We map them to your business before you commit.

01

Number of visas

Every residence visa adds establishment card, medical, Emirates ID and stamping. A 0-visa package is the cheapest entry; each visa in the quota raises the price.

02

Office type

Virtual office / flexi-desk vs a physical space. Some activities and visa counts require real premises; others run fully virtual.

03

Emirates ID & medical

Whether you and your team take UAE residency — and how fast (VIP/express) — directly changes the per-person cost.

04

Business activities

The number and type of activities (general trading, regulated, professional) change the licence fee and approvals required.

05

Shareholders & structure

Individual vs corporate shareholders, number of partners and holding structures all affect the package.

06

Speed

Standard vs urgent/VIP processing. Express setup and faster visa stamping carry premiums.

How we work

Five steps from decision to operating company

And what's included at each step

  1. 01

    Structure consultation

    We assess your business model, revenue and plans — and recommend the jurisdiction, form and package before any document is signed.

    • Free Zone vs Mainland analysis
    • Redomiciliation assessment
    • Legal form & package choice
  2. 02

    Document preparation

    We prepare and review the full corporate pack before submission to avoid rejections.

    • Memorandum & corporate documents
    • Shareholder KYC pack
  3. 03

    Submission & licence

    Our PRO team files with the authority, tracks status and handles clarifications. Licence in hand.

    • Registration with the chosen zone
    • Trade licence
    • PRO services & authority follow-up
  4. 04

    Visas, banking & FTA

    We arrange residency and connect the company to the tax and banking infrastructure.

    • Visas, Emirates ID, medical
    • Corporate Tax registration (FTA)
    • Bank account opening support
  5. 05

    Operational handover

    Your company is not just registered — it is ready to operate from day one.

    • Accounting setup & chart of accounts
    • Compliance calendar
Bank account

Corporate bank account assistance

Opening a UAE corporate account is the hardest part of setup. We prepare your file, match you to the right bank (local or international) and manage the application end-to-end.

from AED 10,000 separate service Discuss bank account
FAQ

Questions about company registration in the UAE

What determines the final setup price?

Several factors: how many residence visas you need, virtual vs physical office, whether you take Emirates ID and residency, the number and type of activities, the number of shareholders and how fast you want it. So "from AED 5,565" is the 0-visa entry; the real quote is scoped to your case. We fix it before any work starts.

What is the difference between Free Zone and Mainland?

A Free Zone company is 100% foreign-owned with a convenient regime, but historically with limits on selling directly into the UAE domestic market. A Mainland company (DED-licensed) trades freely across the country and can take government contracts. The wrong choice limits where you can trade and which bank will take you — we match the jurisdiction to your model.

Which zone should I choose?

It depends on your activity, clients, budget and banking plans. Ajman and RAKEZ are the most affordable entry; Meydan and IFZA bring Dubai and flexibility; DWTC suits trade and events; DMCC offers a premium address and prestige; Mainland lets you operate countrywide. We recommend a specific zone on the consultation.

What is Tajer in Abu Dhabi?

Tajer is an Abu Dhabi (ADDED) economic licence with no office lease: 1,000+ activities, plus import/export and bank-account rights. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership; the exact conditions for a given activity are confirmed at setup. The licence is aimed at UAE residents and cannot directly sponsor staff work visas. From AED 4,000 with our support.

Do you help with redomiciliation?

Yes. We migrate an existing foreign company into a UAE jurisdiction while preserving its history and structure, or move you between zones or to Mainland. We assess the procedure and timeline up front.

Do you help open a bank account?

Yes — as a separate service, from AED 10,000. Opening a UAE corporate account is the hardest part of setup. We prepare your file, match you to the right bank (local or international) and manage the application end-to-end.

When must I register for Corporate Tax?

FTA registration is mandatory within 3 months of incorporation. CT registration is included in all our packages — we handle it immediately, with no penalty risk.

Do I need to visit the UAE in person?

The company itself is set up remotely. A trip is needed for two steps: getting your Emirates ID (biometrics and visa stamping) — plan up to two weeks; and opening a corporate bank account, where the bank typically requires one in-person visit by the owner. These trips can be combined and we plan the schedule in advance.

What do you do after setup?

Setup is the start. Right after launch we connect monthly accounting, payroll, tax compliance and reporting — so you have a working financial back-office from day one.

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