How can we help?

Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or the website form. We start with a short consultation, recommend a structure and send a written quotation. Most of the process can be completed online.

Yes. Foreign nationals can own companies in the UAE. The ownership options depend on the activity and the structure you choose, and we confirm them for your case.

Some structures allow flexible or virtual office arrangements that provide a registered business address. Whether this is allowed depends on your activity and structure.

Yes, owners do not have to live in the UAE. If you later decide to relocate, we can help with your residence visa.

Mainland companies are licensed by the emirate’s economic department and can generally trade across the local market. Free zone companies are licensed within a designated zone and are often set up with full foreign ownership, with some limits on trading directly in the local market.

Choose your activities, choose your structure, reserve a trade name, prepare your documents, obtain approvals and the licence, then open a bank account and arrange visas. Our business setup guide explains each stage.

Most activities can be licensed, but some are restricted or need approval from another authority. Our activity list shows which ones need an approval.

Many licences allow several related activities. The limit and the combinations allowed depend on the licensing authority, and we confirm them when we choose your activities.

The cost depends on your activity, structure, licence length, visas and extras. Use the cost calculator for an indicative estimate. We confirm the final figure in a written quotation.

An e-commerce licence lets you sell goods or services through your own website or online marketplaces. If you also hold or ship physical stock, you may need a trading activity as well.

Businesses need a licence to operate legally, however small. The right licence depends on what you do, where you do it and how big the business is.

Usually passport copies, visa and Emirates ID copies for residents, and proof of address. The exact list depends on your structure and we send it to you after the first call.

The licence for the term you choose and your company registration documents. Visas, bank account support, tax registrations and other services are added separately.

A multi-year licence can lower the yearly cost. The calculator shows the effect of different lengths.

Our pay-as-you-go option lets you pay for the licence first and add other services later as your business needs them. Details are confirmed in your quotation.

Yes. Owners and employees can apply for residence visas once the company holds a licence and an establishment card.

The application, a medical screening and an Emirates ID. Medical insurance is arranged separately.

Yes. Once you hold a residence visa you can usually sponsor your spouse, children and sometimes parents, subject to the immigration authority’s rules.

We prepare your application and introduce you to partner banks. The bank decides whether to approve the account.

We can introduce you to lenders who offer finance to small and growing businesses. Approval and terms are set by the lender.

Registration depends on your turnover and activity. We check your position and handle the registration where it applies.

Licences and visas expire. We track the dates and remind you in good time, and can complete the renewal for you.