🏢 Business law

Company formation in the UAE

Set up a UAE company the right way: mainland, free zone, or offshore. We advise on the best fit for your activity and budget, then handle the licence, bank account, and visas on a fixed fee.

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Choose your setup

Pick a route below, or tell us about your business and we will recommend one.

Mainland

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Mainland

Trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government work, with 100% foreign ownership for most activities.

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Free zones

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IFZA

Flexible, cost-aware packages in a Dubai free zone, popular with consultants and SMEs.

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Meydan Free Zone

A central Dubai free zone popular with e-commerce, consultancy, and small teams.

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DMCC

Dubai's flagship free zone in JLT, known for commodities, general trade, and crypto.

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SHAMS (Sharjah Media City)

A cost-effective Sharjah free zone popular with media, creative, and freelance businesses.

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SPC Free Zone

Sharjah Publishing City free zone, with a dual licence option for free zone and mainland.

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RAKEZ

A large, cost-effective Ras Al Khaimah free zone for SMEs and industrial activity.

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Fujairah Creative City

An affordable east-coast free zone popular with media, consulting, and remote businesses.

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Ajman Free Zone

A low-cost free zone near Ajman port, popular with trading and light industry.

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Offshore

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RAK ICC offshore

A RAK ICC offshore company for holding assets, shares, and intellectual property.

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JAFZA offshore

A Dubai (JAFZA) offshore company, recognised for holding Dubai freehold property.

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Ajman offshore

A low-cost Ajman offshore company for holding and international business.

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What is included

Advice on the right activity and jurisdiction, so you pick the correct licence first time
Trade name reservation and initial approval
Licence application and all documentation
Help opening a corporate bank account
Visa and Emirates ID guidance for owners and staff
A fixed fee agreed in writing before any work starts

How it works

From activity to licence

Choose your activity and jurisdiction with us

Reserve the trade name and get initial approval

Submit documents and pay the fixed fee

Receive your licence, then set up bank account and visas

Common questions

Mainland, free zone, or offshore: which is right for me?

It depends on where you will trade and who your customers are. Mainland suits businesses serving the local UAE market or bidding for government work. A free zone suits 100% ownership with lower cost and fast setup. Offshore suits holding assets, not trading inside the UAE. We work this out with you in the free consultation.

Can I get a UAE residence visa with my company?

Mainland and free zone companies can sponsor residence visas, with the number depending on the package and office space. Offshore companies cannot sponsor visas. We confirm your visa quota before you choose.

How much does company formation cost in the UAE?

It depends on the jurisdiction, activity, visa count, and office option. We give you a fixed all-in quote after the free consultation, with government fees shown separately.

General legal information only, not advice on your specific matter. Free zone names and rules belong to their respective authorities. We confirm scope and a fixed fee in writing before work starts.

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