How we charge as business setup consultants

We read your activity, visas and office needs on a 15-minute call, then quote for that plan.

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At a glance

Business setup consultants in Dubai charge for the work a case needs, so we assess yours before we quote. Most of our work is free zone and mainland companies, Golden Visa and residency, and tax and accounting.

How an engagement runs

This order holds for every case, because each stage depends on what the assessment finds.

First call
Listening to the plan and naming the route we would take
Your activity, your market and who needs a visa
Case assessment
Reading the structure, activity, owners and what a bank will expect
Passports, any existing licence and expected turnover
Route and quote
The route and the authorities involved, then our quote
Your confirmation
The work itself
Licence, visas, bank file and tax registration, at the same level as the advice
Signatures, the medical and biometrics
After the licence
Renewals, filings and changes as the business grows
A word when your plans change

The first call takes 15 minutes, Monday to Saturday. It maps your need and the route, and the case assessment follows.

Company formation in the UAE

What each scope covers

These are the four engagements we run most often, with what shapes the work in each one.

What a business setup scope covers for free zone, mainland, Golden Visa and ongoing tax work, and the facts that set each scope
Engagement	The scope covers	What shapes the work	You receive
Free zone companyA lean, fully owned company	Zone choice, the licence and activity approval, visas and the bank file	How many visas, which zone approves the activity, and a flexi-desk or a bank-ready office	A licence in a zone that accepts your activity
Mainland companyTo trade across the UAE market	The DET licence, any sector approval, Ejari, visas and the bank file	The activity and its approvals, the office requirement and the visa quota	A company that can trade anywhere in the UAE
Golden Visa and residencyThe ten-year route	The eligibility check, the file, the medical, Emirates ID and stamping	The category you qualify under and the dependants on the application	Ten-year residency for you and your family
Tax, accounting and ongoingKeeping the company compliant	VAT and corporate tax registration, bookkeeping, filings and renewals	Transaction volume, VAT registration and audit needs	A company that stays compliant and bankable

Why two quotes for the same company can look so different is covered in why setup quotes differ, and what drives each cost in company setup cost in the UAE.

How business setup consultants charge

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The package price covers the first year.
A first year also includes visas, health insurance, attestation and sometimes an office a bank asks for. Each one is set out before you start, so the whole year is planned.
The cheapest licence is the safest start.
We name the lean route when it fits. Where a structure would cost more later, for example through a bank decline, we explain why.

Agreed before work starts

The route and the price
What is included at each stage
The timeline for each authority step

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What you get

The work is judged by how the company runs in year three, so the engagement is built around that.

One senior advisorThe person who assesses your case writes the scope and answers for the result.
No hand-off after you signThe reasoning behind the scope stays with the work.
A file built for the bankStructure, activity and source of funds prepared so the account opens cleanly.
Monday to SaturdayCalls and replies from someone who already knows your file.
A licensed providerDET-licensed Corporate Service Provider and registered AML reporting entity.
Support after the licenceRenewals, tax filings and changes as the business grows.

Clients on how we work

In their own words on Google and LinkedIn, each linked to the original.

5.0Read the reviews on Google

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 clientRead on Google

Communication was clear from the start, everything managed end to end with full transparency on costs.
Waqqas SheikhPrincipal EngineerLinkedIn
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
From the initial assessment to final implementation, the team demonstrated strong expertise, structured methodology, and clear communication.
Graphic IndustryBusiness setup clientGoogle
Manish was instrumental in setting up our company in Dubai. Always responsive, readily available to answer our questions.
Omer LiaquatProject ManagerLinkedIn

What founders ask about working with us

Want a quote for your plan? Tell us your activity and visa needs, and an advisor replies on WhatsApp.

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How do business setup consultants in Dubai charge?

Many sell a fixed package and add visas or an office later. DM Consultancy reads your structure, activity, visas and office needs first, because the same business can be set up correctly in several ways, and quotes after that.

Are there hidden costs in a Dubai business setup?

There should not be. Late costs usually come from what a package leaves out, such as visas, medical tests, Emirates ID, health insurance, attestation or an office the bank expects.

Will the price change once the work starts?

Not unless your plans change. If you later add a visa, an activity or an office, you hear what that changes and nothing moves until you agree.

Who handles my file after I sign?

Your own relationship manager, from first call to finish. One person carries your file and you always know who to call, so the reasons behind early decisions are still known when renewal or tax questions arise.

What do you need from me to start?

Passports for the shareholders and manager, any licence you already hold, and a line on expected turnover and where your clients are. Corporate shareholders' documents may need attestation, so they come first.

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On the call

The route we would take for your activity
What the work will cover, stage by stage
Whether the simplest option suits you

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