A 30-minute call
Best when
- Your activity needs approval from a second authority.
- You will bill UAE clients or government entities.
- Bank, visa and tax all hang on one structure choice.
Business setup in Dubai with a senior advisor
Tell us your plan. We name the structure for your business setup in Dubai before anything is filed or paid for.
- 100+client cases handled across setup, residency, banking and tax
- 5 yearsof hands-on UAE company formation experience, founder-led
- DETlicensed corporate service provider in Dubai, licence 1457744
What brings you to the UAE?
Pick the one that sounds like you. Each card opens the page that deals with that situation, including the approvals and the order they usually come in.
Setting up my first companyMainland, free zone or offshore, chosen from your clients and activity.
Moving here with my familyResidency that does not hang on one employer, and the company behind it.
Golden Visa through property or capitalThe route your documents support, filed with the right authority.
A business bank accountWhat the bank reads, and which bank should receive the file.
My company has a problemA plain verdict on the structure, licence, bank and tax you already have.
Tax, VAT and booksRegistration, returns and the relief tests, settled before you file.Not sure which one fits?
Answer a few questions on your activity, visas and banking. An advisor reads your answers and replies with the structure that fits your plan.
Where UAE setups go wrong
Most problems start months before anyone notices them, usually at the bank or at the first tax return, when they cost far more to fix.
- Often heardThe fastest setup is the best one
The activity code comes first
A wrong code surfaces at the bank or with the first big client, because the licence has to cover what you actually sell. Changing it later means amending the licence, and sometimes the visas tied to it.
- Often heardThe bank account comes with the licence
The bank reads the whole file
Each bank looks at your clients, your source of funds and your structure before it decides. A file built for that review gets a faster, clearer answer.
- Often heardA free zone means no corporate tax
The 0% rate has conditions
It covers qualifying income only, and only while the company meets every condition for the whole period. A tax return is due either way, even when nothing is owed.
- Often heardClosing is simpler than opening
A closure waits on its last open item
One visa still active, a VAT registration or a bank account left running can hold up the whole file. Penalties keep accruing until each item is cleared in the right order.
Business setup services we run
One firm across formation, bank, visas, tax, books, PRO work and closure, so nothing falls between two providers and nobody has to repeat your story to a new team.
Start hereCompany setup
Mainland, free zone, financial centre or offshore, decided from how you will trade and who you will bill.Company setup in Dubai
Golden Visa
Ten-year residency through property, capital or salary.
Business banking
A bank-ready file and the right bank for your profile.
Tax and VAT
Registrations, returns and the free zone tax tests.
Bookkeeping
Any platform. Records kept to the standard the FTA expects.
PRO services
Visas, renewals and government paperwork kept on a calendar.
Liquidation
Closing a company in the order that stops penalties running.
Second opinion
Already set up? A plain review of what you have, before you change anything.
How an engagement runs
The authority and the bank set the pace. We make sure nothing waits on us.
The first call and a written scope
Thirty minutes on your activity, clients, visas and bank. The scope comes back in writing before any work starts.
Decides: you, with your advisorStructure and licence
The activity code is matched to how you will trade, then the licence application goes in.
Decides: DET or the free zoneVisas and the bank file
Residence visas run alongside a bank file built around what the bank's compliance team reads, so the account and the visas are ready at about the same time.
Decides: ICP or GDRFA, and the bankCompliance from day one
Tax registrations, records and the first return dates are set before anything falls due.
Decides: the FTA
You leave the first call with a realistic timeline for your route, stage by stage.
Book a 30-minute callWhat you can hold us to
Four commitments apply to every engagement. They sit in the scope you approve, so you can check each one against what actually happens on your file.
The same advisor from first call to filing
The person on your first call stays with the file until it is finished.
Scope agreed before work starts
You see what is included before you say yes, and nothing is added after that.
Authority charges shown separately
Charges set by DET, GDRFA, ICP and the FTA are passed through without a mark-up.
A leaner route when it fits
If a simpler option or a free zone's own desk suits you better, you hear that on the call.
What clients say
From Google reviews and LinkedIn, each linked to the original.
From the initial assessment to final implementation, the team demonstrated strong expertise, structured methodology, and clear communication.
Graphic IndustryBusiness setup clientGoogle review★★★★★Source Everything was perfect, very fast, easy and super professional. You helped me and my family get our Golden Visas without any stress.
Vladimir VlasovGolden Visa clientGoogle review★★★★★Source Manish demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and a thorough understanding of the incorporation process. Proactive, responsive, and efficient.
Rajesh SuguruGlobal CEO, Digital Disruption TechnologiesLinkedIn recommendationSource They delivered what they promised without any hidden agenda and informed me of better and less costly ways to achieve what I need.
D JamilResidency and corporate clientGoogle review★★★★★Source They've assisted me and my family obtain golden residency in the UAE. All timelines were clearly defined and all processes transparent.
Nicole FlandorpGolden Visa clientGoogle review★★★★★Source Communication was clear from the start, everything managed end to end with full transparency on costs.
Waqqas SheikhPrincipal EngineerLinkedIn recommendationSource Thanks to Manish Kumar, we were finally able to speed up the process of getting our visa after months of struggling with other agents.
Sali AbdolahVisa clientGoogle review★★★★★Source He was super quick to reply, very efficient and honestly the best I have worked with. He made the whole process so much easier.
Abdolah KeriaVisa clientGoogle review★★★★★Source
Start with a call or a message
Some files need judgement at every step. Others need one quick answer.
A quick WhatsApp
Best when
- You want to check whether a freelance permit fits.
- You are renewing a licence with no changes.
- You need one answer, such as a document or a timeline.
Questions about business setup in Dubai
Another question? Send it on WhatsApp for a direct answer.
Ask on WhatsAppHow much does business setup in Dubai cost?
It depends on the structure, the jurisdiction, the number of visas and the workspace you choose. After the first call you receive a written scope with every cost line, before you commit to anything.
How long does business setup in Dubai take?
A free zone licence is often issued within days once your documents are complete, and a mainland licence usually takes one to three weeks. Residence visas and the bank account follow, and we plan all three on one timeline.
Should I choose mainland or a free zone?
It depends on who you will bill and where. Mainland suits trading directly with UAE customers and government work, while a free zone suits international trade and services. Our mainland vs free zone comparison sets out the differences.
Can I set up without living in the UAE?
Yes. Many free zones form companies while the owner is still abroad. The bank account and the residence visa usually need you in the UAE at least once, so we plan the visit around those two steps.
Can I get a UAE residence visa through my company?
Yes. As the owner you can hold a residence visa through your company and sponsor your family, with the visa count set by your licence and workspace. Property owners and investors may also qualify for the UAE Golden Visa.
Can you help me open a business bank account?
Yes. We match your profile to the banks that suit it, prepare a file built for their compliance review and follow it through to the bank's decision.
What happens after the first call?
You receive a written scope covering the structure, what we handle, what you provide and which authority decides each step, along with the documents we will ask you for. Work starts once you approve it.
Talk through your setup
Thirty minutes on your activity, clients, visas and bank. You leave knowing the route, the order of the steps and what the written scope will cover.
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