Business setup in Dubai, done right.
Free zone, mainland and offshore company formation — with visas, corporate tax and banking handled end to end. Honest advice, transparent pricing, and a structure built to last.
- From
- AED 5,750
- Ownership
- 100%
- Setup
- 3–5 days
Chapter 01 — The idea
It starts with a decision.
You have the business. Dubai has the market, the connectivity and 0% tax on qualifying income. The question isn't why — it's how to land it properly.
Chapter 02 — The ground
Choose where you stand.
Free zone, mainland or offshore — the one decision that shapes your market access, cost and tax. We map it to your customers, not to a commission.
Chapter 03 — The licence
Your company, on paper.
Activity selected, name reserved, incorporation documents signed. Your trade licence can be issued in days — not weeks — when it's prepared right.
Chapter 04 — The identity
Visa stamped. ID in hand.
Entry permit, medical, biometrics — then your residence visa and Emirates ID. Your family can follow on your sponsorship.
Chapter 05 — The bank
An account that gets approved.
Banking is where setups stall. We match you to the right bank and prepare a clean file — licence, substance and source-of-funds telling one story.
Chapter 06 — Open
Doors open. You're incorporated.
Licence, visa, bank, tax registration — done. From here we keep you compliant while you do the part only you can do: build.
Start your journeyStart with the right structure
Free zone, mainland or offshore?
It's the first real decision — and it's about market access and cost, not ownership. All three now allow 100% foreign ownership.
Set up by industry
A licence built for what you do
Industry-specific guidance, the right zone, and a banking-ready setup.
Why founders choose us
Advisory-first, from anywhere in the world.
- 500+
- Founders advised
- 17+
- Free zones covered
- 30+
- Countries served
- 5.0
- Average rating
What we do
One team, from licence to bank account
Formation, visas, tax and banking under one roof — so nothing falls between the cracks.
Free tools
Know your numbers before you commit
No sign-up, no email wall — quick tools to plan your setup.
The Free Zone Index
Popular free zones, compared
Indicative starting prices — open any zone for the full breakdown.
How it works
A clear path from idea to incorporated.
- 01
Discovery
We map your activity, customers, budget and residency goals in a free consultation.
- 02
Structure
We recommend the right jurisdiction and zone — with a written, all-in quote.
- 03
Incorporate
Licence, establishment card and incorporation documents, handled for you.
- 04
Visas & bank
Investor visa, Emirates ID and a bank introduction that actually gets approved.
- 05
Compliance
Corporate tax and VAT registration, bookkeeping and ongoing renewals.
Why Incorporate Dubai
Advice you can trust, delivered end to end
- ✓
Activity-first advice
We recommend the structure that's right for you — not whatever earns the biggest commission.
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Transparent pricing
Written, all-in quotes with no surprise fees at renewal.
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One point of contact
Formation, visas, tax and banking handled by one team, not five providers.
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Built to last
Set up to stay compliant as corporate tax and substance rules evolve.
Client stories
Founders we've helped set up
“They talked me out of the cheapest zone and into the right one for banking. My account opened first try — that alone paid for the advice.”
“Set up my consultancy remotely in under two weeks. Clear pricing, no surprises, and they handled the visa and Emirates ID end to end.”
“We compared DIFC and ADGM properly instead of being pushed. The structuring around corporate tax was genuinely expert.”
“Honest, fast and responsive. They mapped my Golden Visa alongside the company so my family's residency was sorted in one go.”
Start here
Get your free setup plan
Tell us about your business. We reply within one business day with the right structure and a written, all-in quote — no obligation.
From the journal
Guides & insights
Good questions
Answers before you ask
The essentials on ownership, cost, tax and visas.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a UAE company?
Yes. Free zones have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and since the 2021 Commercial Companies Law reform most mainland activities also permit it without an Emirati partner. Only a small list of strategic-impact activities may still require local participation.
Do I still need a local sponsor to open a company in Dubai?
In most cases, no. The old 51% local-partner rule was removed for over a thousand mainland activities in 2021, and free zones never required a sponsor. A few strategic activities may still need a local service agent, which is an administrative role, not an ownership stake.
Do I need to be in Dubai to register a company?
For many free zones, no — the licence and incorporation can be done remotely. You typically only need to enter the UAE for the visa medical and Emirates ID biometrics, and some banks require an in-person or video meeting.
Can I set up a Dubai company from abroad?
Yes. Remote-friendly zones like IFZA, Meydan, SHAMS and RAKEZ let overseas founders complete most steps online. You'll usually visit only for the medical and Emirates ID once your visa is being processed.
What documents do I need to start a business in Dubai?
At minimum, passport copies of all shareholders and directors, a completed application, and sometimes a business plan or CV. Additional documents (proof of address, existing-company papers) may be requested for banking and certain activities.
Can I convert a freelance permit into a full company later?
Yes. Many founders start on a freelance permit and upgrade to a full free zone company as they grow — adding activities, visa quota and the ability to sponsor staff.
Your Dubai company starts here
Let's build the right structure — the first time.
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