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Dubai business setup. Done right.

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Company formation, Golden Visa, banking and tax, handled by a senior advisor who tells you what fits your situation before you commit. You work with Manish directly, and a reply lands within two business hours.

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

5Years in UAE business setup
300+Client engagements, founder's career
10+UAE jurisdictions covered
0 Compliance penalties on record
60-Second Qualification

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 contact us directly. We respond within two business hours.

The advisor's desk at dusk, Dubai skyline behind
How to engage

One firm. Three ways to engage.

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

Foundations

For founders setting up their first UAE company, with budget in clear 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 in writing before you commit.

Most chosen

Established

For operating companies, switchers leaving another provider, and 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

Scoped in writing before you commit.

Private Client

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

The Honest View

Five expensive assumptions.

Most damage to a UAE business is not done at incorporation. It is done in the assumptions that surround it.

What founders believe

The fastest setup wins.

What we see

Same-day licenses skip the questions that matter: activity scope alignment, visa quota planning, banking compatibility, and tax registration deadlines. These surface twelve to eighteen months later as fines, restructuring expenses, or rejected bank applications. 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 independent KYC decisions regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. No consultancy controls approval. Anyone guaranteeing a bank account is misrepresenting the process. It begins with assessing which banks open for which profiles, before any application is submitted.

What founders believe

The headline price is the real price.

What we see

First-year sticker prices typically exclude thirty to fifty percent of true annual cost: government fees, immigration costs, Ejari registration, MOHRE establishment cards, audit requirements, UBO declarations, bookkeeping, and corporate tax registration. The honest cost arrives in invoices five and six.

What founders believe

Free zone means zero tax.

What we see

Free zone companies are within the UAE corporate tax regime. The 0% rate applies only to Qualifying Free Zone Persons earning Qualifying Income, which requires adequate substance, audited financials, transfer pricing compliance, and the de minimis test. Mainland-derived income is taxed at 9% regardless of free zone status.

What founders believe

Closing is simpler than opening.

What we see

UAE liquidation requires sequenced clearances from the licensing authority, Federal Tax Authority, immigration, and banking partners. Improperly closed entities remain regulatory liabilities for owners. Sometimes they surface years later, in a different jurisdiction, at the worst possible moment.

Before you decide

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. Including us.

One email. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

How we work

A decision system, not a sales process.

Every engagement moves through the same path, set out clearly in writing before any work begins. You always know where you are and what the next step is, from the first call to the open account.

  1. Day 0

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

  2. Day 2

    Licence application filed once the structure is right, not before.

  3. Week 2

    Establishment card and residence visa coordinated, start to finish.

  4. Week 4

    Bank account opened with a profile prepared to survive review.

It starts with understanding your situation, before any structure is on the table. Anything that follows is scoped in writing, and you approve it before it begins.

What we always do

  • Guide the decision before the paperwork, and set out the full picture in writing 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.
In their words

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
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
From the initial assessment to final implementation, the team demonstrated strong expertise, structured methodology, and clear communication.
GGraphic IndustryBusiness setup 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
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
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
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
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
LinkedIn recommendation
Great and professional support from Manish. I recommend working with him on any project.
FFahd BaidrisDataRobot
Manish Kumar Pandey, Founder of DM Consultancy
A different model, by design

Built for the case, not the volume.

Before anyone forms a company, I want to know it is the right one. I have nothing to push and no quota to hit, so I can tell you which structure fits you, or that none does.

I started DM Consultancy after five years inside the UAE setup industry, watching good clients pay for advice that put the firm's volume ahead of their situation.

Most firms are built for volume: sales close quickly, junior teams execute, and onboarding ends at licence issuance. This firm is built for the case. A senior advisor handles each engagement from first call to final document, and we accept fewer engagements than larger firms so the ones we take are handled with the seriousness they require.

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

Plain answers. No fine print.

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

How much does business setup in Dubai cost in 2026?

Four inputs set the real number: the structure you choose, the jurisdiction inside it, your visa count, and the office requirement. That is why honest quotes differ from one situation to the next, and why a headline price rarely survives contact with your actual case. We publish current, full ranges for every route 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 is suited to UAE-facing businesses because it permits direct trade across the UAE without a distributor. Free zone is suited to international services, SaaS, holding companies, and e-commerce. For businesses serving primarily UAE clients, mainland is usually the right answer despite the 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000.

Can a UAE corporate bank account be guaranteed?

No. UAE banks make independent KYC decisions regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. Any consultancy guaranteeing approval is misrepresenting the process. We assess profile fit before initiating applications 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 investments, entrepreneurs with AED 500K+ projects, specialised talents including doctors and skilled professionals on AED 30,000 basic monthly salary or above, outstanding students, and expanded 2025 to 2026 categories for content creators, educators, and e-sports professionals. The 10-year visa allows family sponsorship without age limits on children.

Do I need to register for UAE corporate tax?

Yes. Registration is mandatory for all UAE entities regardless of taxable income. The 9% rate applies above AED 375,000. Free zone companies meeting all QFZP conditions pay 0% on qualifying income. Small Business Relief allows businesses at or below AED 3M revenue to elect zero taxable income through 31 December 2026.

Can engagements be handled remotely?

Yes. Most free zone setups can be completed entirely remotely, with one short visit for biometric Emirates ID issuance. The majority of engagements are international: United Kingdom, India, Europe, Africa, and the GCC, coordinated across time zones via secure channels.

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

A significant portion of work involves auditing existing UAE entities for compliance exposure across corporate tax, VAT, accounting, activity scope, ESR, UBO declarations, and visa structure. Many of these engagements begin with a single regulatory letter the owner did not understand. The earlier these are addressed, the lower the cost.

Who personally handles my engagement?

A dedicated senior advisor handles your engagement from first call to final document. Strategy, structure selection, regulatory review, banking and visa assessment: the same person who advises on day one remains your point of contact through the engagement. The firm is structured to keep one senior point of contact, which is why we accept fewer engagements than volume-driven competitors.
Begin here

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 your case, we proceed. If it does not, you leave with sharper direction than you came in with.

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