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Dubai business setup. Done right.

Company formation, Golden Visa, banking and tax, decided with one senior advisor who tells you what actually fits.

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DM ConsultancyAdvisory brief Ref DMC / 2026

On what you have told us, this is the direction that fits.

Structure
Free zone, IFZA. Matched to your activity.
Residency
Golden Visa, property route.
Banking
A bank-ready file and the right introductions.
Tax
Registered, on the qualifying-income path.
Manish Kumar PandeyFounder

Set up in the UAE once. Set it up right.

5Years in UAE business setup
100+Client cases handled
10UAE jurisdictions worked across

Find your path.

A few questions: visa, structure, banking. A senior advisor reviews every submission and prepares a tailored assessment before you ever speak. No obligation.

Or just contact us directly. We reply within two business hours.

Advisor and client reviewing a UAE business setup plan

One firm. Three ways to engage.

Every engagement is scoped to your own situation. These three simply describe who the work is usually for, and what it takes off your desk.

Foundations

For founders setting up their first UAE company, with the budget clearly in view.

  • Structure chosen with you, free zone, mainland, or offshore
  • Activity scope aligned to what you will actually do
  • Licence application and trade name reservation
  • Establishment card and one residence visa coordinated
  • Bank introduction to the lenders that fit your profile
  • Corporate tax registration set up from day one

Scoped to your case, upfront.

Most chosen

Established

For operating companies, for those switching away from another provider, and for owners with compliance to put right.

  • Full review of your existing structure and exposure
  • Corporate tax and VAT registration, filing, and planning
  • Bookkeeping and audit-ready financials to FTA standard
  • ESR and UBO declarations kept current
  • Licence renewals, amendments, and PRO coordination
  • One senior advisor who already knows your file

Priced to your scope, upfront.

Private Client

For high-net-worth individuals: Golden Visa, holding structures, and the matters that call for real discretion.

  • Golden Visa eligibility assessed and the case prepared
  • Holding and offshore structures for assets and IP
  • Family sponsorship and dependent visas coordinated
  • Cross-border tax position reviewed on both sides
  • Private banking introductions where the profile fits
  • A single point of contact who handles it discreetly

Scoped to your structure.

Five expensive assumptions.

The damage done to a UAE business rarely happens at incorporation. It happens in the assumptions that surround it.

What founders believe

The fastest setup wins.

What we see

Same-day licences skip what matters: activity scope, visa quota, banking compatibility, tax deadlines. Twelve to eighteen months on, that returns as fines, restructuring, or a rejected bank application. Speed is a marketing input, not a legal one.

What founders believe

A UAE bank account can be guaranteed.

What we see

UAE banks make their own KYC decisions under the Central Bank of the UAE. No consultancy controls approval, and anyone guaranteeing you an account is misrepresenting it. The work is knowing which banks open for which profiles, before you apply.

What founders believe

The headline price is the real price.

What we see

First-year sticker prices leave out thirty to fifty percent of the true annual cost: government fees, immigration, Ejari, MOHRE establishment cards, audit, UBO declarations, bookkeeping, and corporate tax registration. The real cost turns up in invoices five and six.

What founders believe

Free zone means zero tax.

What we see

Free zone companies sit inside UAE corporate tax. The 0% rate applies only to a Qualifying Free Zone Person earning Qualifying Income, with substance, audited financials, transfer pricing, and the de minimis test. Mainland income is taxed at 9% regardless.

What founders believe

Closing is simpler than opening.

What we see

UAE liquidation needs sequenced clearances from the licensing authority, the Federal Tax Authority, immigration, and your banks. Closed improperly, a company stays a regulatory liability for its owners, surfacing years later in another country at the worst moment.

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Take the decision guide with you.

The four questions that decide your structure, the decisions founders most often get wrong, and a checklist to run before you sign with anyone. Us included.

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A decision system, not a sales process.

The path is the same every time, agreed up front before any work begins. You always know where you are and what comes next, from first call to open account.

  1. Day 0

    A conversation, a document review, and a written scope you approve before anything starts.

  2. Day 2

    The licence application goes in once the structure is right, not before.

  3. Week 2

    Establishment card and residence visa coordinated, from start to finish.

  4. Week 4

    The bank account opened with a profile prepared to survive review.

It starts with understanding your situation, before any structure is even on the table. Everything that follows is scoped and costed up front, and you approve it before it begins.

What we always do

  • Guide the decision before the paperwork, and set out the full picture first.
  • Keep you with one senior advisor, from first call to final document.

What we never do

  • Sell licences you do not need, or guarantee approvals no one honestly can.
  • Promote shortcuts, or hand your file to a junior after the sale.

What working with the firm looks like.

5.0 Verified Google reviews and LinkedIn recommendations. Every name real, every source linked. Read on Google
Google review
From the initial assessment to final implementation, the team demonstrated strong expertise, structured methodology, and clear communication.
GGraphic IndustryBusiness setup client
LinkedIn recommendation
Manish demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and a thorough understanding of the incorporation process. Proactive, responsive, and efficient.
RRajesh SuguruGlobal CEO, Digital Disruption Technologies
Google review
Everything was perfect, very fast, easy and super professional. You helped me and my family get our Golden Visas without any stress.
VVladimir VlasovGolden Visa client
Google review
They delivered what they promised without any hidden agenda and informed me of better and less costly ways to achieve what I need.
DD JamilResidency and corporate client
Google review
They've assisted me and my family obtain golden residency in the UAE. All timelines were clearly defined and all processes transparent.
NNicole FlandorpGolden Visa client
LinkedIn recommendation
Communication was clear from the start, everything managed end to end with full transparency on costs.
WWaqqas SheikhPrincipal Engineer
LinkedIn recommendation
Manish was instrumental in setting up our company in Dubai. Always responsive, readily available to answer our questions.
OOmer LiaquatProject Manager
LinkedIn recommendation
A trusted advisor, a skilled navigator of complex regulatory landscapes, with unshakeable integrity.
RRrahul AroraaGM, Facilities Management
Google review
Thanks to Manish Kumar, we were finally able to speed up the process of getting our visa after months of struggling with other agents.
SSali AbdolahVisa client
LinkedIn recommendation
Great and professional support from Manish. I recommend working with him on any project.
FFahd BaidrisDataRobot
Google review
He was super quick to reply, very efficient and honestly the best I have worked with. He made the whole process so much easier.
AAbdolah KeriaVisa client
Manish Kumar Pandey, Founder of DM Consultancy

Built for the case, not the volume.

Most firms sell you a licence. I built one that tells you the truth first, even when it costs us the sale.

I spent five years watching good clients pay for advice that served the firm's targets, not their situation.

So I built the opposite: one senior advisor per engagement, first call to final document. I tell you which structure fits, or that none does.

Manish Kumar Pandey Founder, DM Consultancy, Dubai. You work with him directly.

Plain answers. No fine print.

The questions founders really ask, answered straight. Open any one to read it.

How much does business setup in Dubai cost in 2026?

Four things set the real number: the structure you choose, the jurisdiction inside it, your visa count, and whether you need an office. Honest quotes differ case to case, and a headline price rarely survives your actual situation. We publish full ranges on our pricing page, and scope your exact figure in writing before you commit.

Mainland or free zone: which is right for my business?

Mainland suits UAE-facing businesses, because it lets you trade directly across the UAE without a distributor. Free zone suits international services, SaaS, holding companies, and e-commerce. If your clients are mostly in the UAE, mainland is usually the right answer, even with the 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000.

Can a UAE corporate bank account be guaranteed?

No. UAE banks make their own independent KYC decisions, regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. Any consultancy that guarantees approval is misrepresenting the process. We assess profile fit before we start any application, and prepare documentation that survives compliance review.

Who qualifies for the UAE Golden Visa in 2026?

Categories include investors with AED 2 million in real estate or public investment, entrepreneurs with AED 500K+ projects, specialised talents such as doctors and skilled professionals earning AED 30,000+ monthly, outstanding students, and the expanded 2025 to 2026 categories for content creators, educators, and e-sports. The 10-year visa sponsors family, no age limit on children.

Do I need to register for UAE corporate tax?

Yes. Registration is mandatory for every UAE entity, whatever your taxable income. The 9% rate applies above AED 375,000. Free zone companies that meet all the QFZP conditions pay 0% on their qualifying income. And Small Business Relief lets a business at or below AED 3M in revenue elect zero taxable income through 31 December 2026.

I have an existing UAE entity with possible compliance gaps. Can you advise?

Yes. A large part of the work is auditing existing UAE entities for compliance exposure, across corporate tax, VAT, accounting, activity scope, ESR, UBO declarations, and visa structure. Many of these engagements start with a single regulatory letter the owner did not understand. The earlier it is dealt with, the lower the cost.
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A conversation about your situation.

Thirty minutes, no pitch. We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you what we would do in your position. If the firm fits, we carry on. If not, you leave with sharper direction than you arrived with.

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