Who will your customers be?
If most of your customers are inside the UAE, a structure that lets you trade directly in the local market is usually simpler. If you mainly serve clients abroad or other free zone companies, a free zone may be enough.
What does your activity require?
Not every activity can be licensed in every place. Check the activity first, because it can narrow your choices before cost or location come into it.
Think about premises and staff
Office space, visa numbers and the way you plan to hire all depend on the structure. Ask what is included and what you would need to arrange separately.
Compare the full picture
Look beyond the first licence fee. Compare renewal costs, visa costs, approvals and any extra services you will need over the first year. We set this out in a written comparison during your consultation.
This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Requirements change, so we confirm them for your case in writing.
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