Business setup FAQs

Free zones and mainland authorities appoint channel partners to help companies apply on their behalf. Because we work with many of them, we can compare your options honestly and handle the whole setup for you.

No. We work with the UAE’s major free zones and mainland authorities, so we recommend whichever one fits your activity, budget and plans.

It depends on the setup type, your activity and how quickly documents are ready. Free zone setups are often the fastest. You’ll get a realistic timeline in your consultation.

Yes, in free zones and for most mainland activities. A small number of strategic activities still have ownership conditions, and we’ll check yours before you apply.

Much of the setup can be done remotely. If you need a residence visa, you’ll need to be in the UAE for the medical test and biometrics.

Choosing your activities and setup type, picking a free zone or authority, reserving a trade name, applying for your license, then sorting your office, visas and bank account. We handle each step for you.

Yes. We’ll recommend the right setup and show you every cost before you decide.

For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Foreign investors can own 100% of a mainland company. A small number of strategic activities still need a UAE partner, and we’ll check yours before you apply.

Zones in the Northern Emirates, such as UAQ FTZ, SHAMS, AMC Free Zone and RAKEZ, are often among the most affordable. The cheapest option for you depends on your activity and how many visas you need, so we compare real quotes side by side.

A free zone company can usually serve clients outside the UAE and inside its zone directly. Trading on the mainland may need a distributor, a branch or a separate mainland license, and we’ll explain the options for your activity.

Choose offshore if you only need to hold assets or trade internationally. Choose a free zone if you need an office, visas or customers in the UAE.

There’s no single best zone. DMCC suits trading and services, IFZA and Meydan suit startups and consultancies, JAFZA suits logistics and manufacturing, and DIFC suits finance. We match the zone to your business.

It depends on your license and office. In free zones it’s set by your package; on the mainland it’s based on your office size.

Yes, residence visa holders can sponsor their spouse and children if they meet the salary and housing requirements. We’ll check what applies to you.

It varies by bank and by your business profile. A complete, well-prepared application is the biggest factor, which is where we help most.

Many banks ask to meet you in person, and some offer video meetings. We’ll tell you what each bank needs.

Most UAE businesses must register, even if they pay nothing. The 9% rate applies to taxable profit above AED 375,000, and qualifying free zone income can be taxed at 0%.

Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 a year, and voluntary from AED 187,500. We check your position and register you.

A Public Relations Officer handles a company’s paperwork with government departments, such as license renewals, visas and approvals.