How much does business setup in Dubai cost in 2026?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.