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UAE company setup statistics for 2026

The UAE runs about 558,000 searches a month for company setup services, and almost half come from buyers.

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  • 558ksearches a month for UAE company setup
  • Januarybusiest month for 7 of 20 setup themes
  • 28%of buyer searches are for company setup
  • 70%of the 30 top buyer searches show an AI Overview
Google UAE, October 2025 to August 2026

Searches by month

Demand peaked at about 700,000 searches in October 2025 and again at 682,000 in January. August was the quietest month, at 447,000.

UAE searches a month for company setup servicesOctober 2025 699,580; November 2025 620,450; December 2025 603,560; January 2026 682,390; February 2026 613,320; March 2026 523,280; April 2026 490,140; May 2026 446,940; June 2026 496,970; July 2026 485,170; August 2026 446,530700k682k447kOctJanAprAug
Chart: DM Consultancy. Google UAE searches, all 20 themes.

General company setup takes 28% of buyer searches, more than twice Golden Visa at 13%.

  • Company setup77,260
  • Golden Visa36,100
  • Licences by activity32,980
  • Residency visas30,880
  • Other free zones18,170
  • Meydan Free Zone15,750
  • Accounting and bookkeeping10,060
  • Corporate tax and VAT8,760
  • Licence renewals8,350
  • All other themes37,330
Buyer searches a month, 275,640 in all.

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Which services rise in summer

Company setup and visa searches run highest from October to January. The three themes that grow in summer are all services a company needs after setup.

  • Company setup−46%
  • Licences by activity−16%
  • Other free zones−17%
  • Meydan Free Zone−16%
  • Mainland formation−27%
  • DMCC−41%
  • RAKEZ−15%
  • JAFZA−28%
  • Ajman Free Zone−18%
  • Offshore−12%
  • DIFC and ADGM−26%
  • IFZA−20%
  • Golden Visa−21%
  • Residency visas−17%
  • Accounting and bookkeeping−25%
  • Corporate tax and VAT−12%
  • Licence renewals+8%
  • Business banking−39%
  • PRO services+16%
  • Liquidation+22%
Change from winter to summer, by theme.

When each service peaks

January is the busiest month for 7 of 20 themes and October for 6. August is the quietest for 9.

  • Golden Visa, peaks in October 2025
  • Other free zones, peaks in October 2025
  • Corporate tax and VAT, peaks in October 2025
  • DMCC, peaks in October 2025
  • JAFZA, peaks in October 2025
  • PRO services, peaks in October 2025
  • Ajman Free Zone, peaks in November 2025
  • DIFC and ADGM, peaks in November 2025
  • Company setup, peaks in January 2026
  • Licences by activity, peaks in January 2026
  • Residency visas, peaks in January 2026
  • Mainland formation, peaks in January 2026
  • RAKEZ, peaks in January 2026
  • Business banking, peaks in January 2026
  • IFZA, peaks in January 2026
  • Meydan Free Zone, peaks in February 2026
  • Accounting and bookkeeping, peaks in March 2026
  • Offshore, peaks in March 2026
  • Liquidation, peaks in March 2026
  • Licence renewals, peaks in April 2026
Each row is shaded against its own peak month, which is outlined.

Who wins the first page

Advisory sites and setup firms hold 71% of first-page places, yet Google often answers first.

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  • 40%show a map pack
  • 7%show paid ads
  • 13 of 16"People also ask" boxes carry a cost question
  • Advisory sites and setup firms 71%
  • Free zone authorities 10%
  • Social and forum pages 9%
  • Government 8%
  • Banks 2%
300 first-page places across 30 buyer searches, checked 29 October 2026.

Licences founders look up

These are the licence pages founders found most on our own site over the last 90 days.

  1. Spa and massage centre
  2. Cafe
  3. Construction contracting
  4. Pest control
  5. Event management
  6. Photography
  7. Security services
  8. Waste management

Ranked by Google Search Console impressions, 4 August to 1 November 2026.

For press

Use any figure or chart. Credit DM Consultancy and link back.

DM Consultancy, "UAE company setup demand 2026", https://dm-uae.com/guides/uae-company-setup-demand-2026/ (Google Ads search volumes, Google UAE, English, October 2025 to August 2026; search results checked 29 October 2026).

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Press questions: Manish Kumar Pandey, founder, DM Consultancy. info@dm-uae.com

How we measured

  • Monthly Google Ads search volumes for Google UAE in English, October 2025 to August 2026, read through DataForSEO on 29 October 2026.
  • 20 setup themes; a buyer search includes a word such as setup, licence, cost, company, visa or consultant.
  • Summer means June to August; winter means December to February.
  • First-page results for 30 high-intent searches, checked live on 29 October 2026.

Questions about UAE setup demand

How many people search for company setup in the UAE?

About 558,000 a month on Google in the UAE, counted across 20 setup themes. Roughly 276,000 of those include a buying word such as licence.

When is the busiest month for UAE company setup?

October and January, when searches top 680,000 a month. August is the quietest month in the data.

Which UAE setup services grow in summer?

Licence renewals, PRO services and liquidation, which rise 8%, 16% and 22% from winter to summer. Company setup and visa searches are busiest from October to January.

Can journalists use these figures?

Yes, with credit to DM Consultancy and a link to this page. The CSV holds every monthly figure, and our founder, Manish Kumar Pandey, answers press questions by email.

Founder reviews

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
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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

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