Company Formation Mainland, Free Zone & Offshore

Set Up the Right Company, the Right Way

Where and how you incorporate shapes everything that follows: who you can trade with, how many visas you can hold, what office you need and how you are taxed. We compare your options clearly and honestly, then manage every application, approval and document for you.

Whether you are a first-time founder launching a single-visa free zone company or an established group opening a regional branch, we tailor the setup to your activity, budget and growth plans, and keep you informed at every stage.

Because we operate from within Jebel Ali Freezone, we know the UAE’s regulatory landscape from experience, not just from the rulebook.
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What’s Included

  • Activity and jurisdiction advice
  • Trade name reservation
  • Initial approvals
  • MOA / AOA drafting
  • Licence issuance
  • Establishment card
  • Investor and employee visas
  • Bank account support
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Find the Right Structure for Your Business

Choosing where and how to incorporate is the most important decision you will make when setting up in the UAE. Here is how the three options compare.

Option 01

Mainland

Trade directly across the UAE market and bid for government contracts.

Best for
Retail, trading and services across the UAE
Ownership
Up to 100% foreign ownership for most activities
Office
Physical office with a registered tenancy (Ejari)
Visas
Allocation linked to office space
Option 02

Free Zone

Up to 100% foreign ownership, tax-efficient structures and simple setup.

Best for
International trade, consultancy and start-ups
Ownership
100% foreign ownership
Office
Flexi-desk through to a dedicated office
Visas
Packages from a single visa upwards
Option 03

Offshore

Asset holding, international trading and wealth structuring.

Best for
Holding companies and international business
Ownership
100% foreign ownership
Office
No physical office required
Visas
Not eligible for UAE residence visas

Requirements vary by authority and business activity. We confirm the exact rules for your case during your free consultation.

How It Works, Step by Step

A clear sequence with one point of contact, so you always know what happens next.

  1. 01

    Free Consultation

    We learn about your business, goals and budget.

  2. 02

    Choose Your Structure

    Jurisdiction, licence type and legal form agreed.

  3. 03

    Approvals & Documents

    Trade name, approvals and company documents prepared.

  4. 04

    Licence Issued

    Your trade licence and establishment card are issued.

  5. 05

    Visas & Banking

    Visas processed and bank account support provided.

What You’ll Typically Need

Most requests start with a few simple documents. We send you a precise checklist for your case and review everything before submission.

Requirements vary by authority and business activity.

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Document checklistCompany Formation
  1. Passport copies of shareholders
  2. Passport-size photographs
  3. Proof of residential address
  4. Business activity details
  5. Proposed company names
  6. Visa or entry stamp (if in the UAE)
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