01 / FORMATION
Your company,
properly established.
Free Zone, Mainland, Offshore or a holding structure. We help assess the options against your activity, ownership needs and plans.
Explore your options
A clear beginning. A stronger future.
Your next chapter.
Your business.
The UAE.
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From your first decision to your first day of business. Company formation, residency and banking support, brought together.
We help entrepreneurs turn their UAE ambitions into well-structured businesses, with clear advice and every step working together.
Your ambition,
thoughtfully structured.
Setting up in the UAE should begin with your business, not a package. What you do, where your customers are and how you plan to grow all shape the right starting point.
Firswood brings the moving parts together. We coordinate your company formation, residency process and banking preparation, with one advisory relationship from the outset.
Get to know our approach
A considered start makes all the difference.
✓ Advice shaped around your business✓ Formation, residency and banking coordinated✓ Clear next steps at every stage
Everything connects.
So should your advice.
Your company,
02 / RESIDENCY
A new base.
A smoother transition.
Guidance through the residency process, including entry permits, medical screening and Emirates ID requirements.
Discuss your move03 / BANKING
Prepared for
the banking conversation.
Documentation, introductions and application support. We help you prepare clearly for a bank’s independent assessment.
Plan your next steps04 / ONGOING SUPPORT
Beyond setup.
Alongside your business.
Licence renewals, corporate administration and coordination with specialist advisers as your business evolves.
Talk about ongoing supportFor more complex needs, we also coordinate wealth structuring, fund licensing and private client advisory with the appropriate specialists.
The right structure.
For your kind
of business.
Start with what you want to achieve. We’ll help you understand the practical differences before you choose a jurisdiction.
Find your starting pointA focused base for international ambitionFind the zone that
Find the zone that
fits your activity.
For founders considering a UAE free zone, the choice depends on more than the licence fee. Activities, workspace, visa requirements and market access all matter.
- Often considered for
- Consultancy, digital businesses and international trade
- What we help assess
- Activity eligibility, workspace, visa needs and total setup costs
A base for doing business locallyBuild closer to
Build closer to
your UAE customers.
A mainland structure may suit a business focused on the local market. Your activity determines the licensing authority, approvals and workspace requirements.
- Often considered for
- Local services, retail and businesses with onshore operations
- What we help assess
- Permitted activities, ownership rules, premises and approvals
A structure for international interestsConnect your plans
Connect your plans
across borders.
An offshore company may suit international business or the ownership of companies and assets. We help assess the jurisdiction, permitted activities and ongoing requirements against your plans.
- Often considered for
- International business, shareholding and asset ownership
- What we help assess
- Jurisdiction, registered-agent requirements, reporting and banking preparation
A considered approach to ownershipGive your assets
Give your assets
a clear structure.
Holding entities can help organise ownership of companies and assets. The appropriate jurisdiction and vehicle depend on your objectives and specialist legal and tax advice.
- Often considered for
- Business ownership, investments and succession planning
- What we help assess
- Purpose, jurisdiction, reporting and specialist advice required
Ambition, meet
a practical plan.
Understand.
We begin with your business activity, customers, ownership plans and personal circumstances.
Your goals come firstStructure.
We assess suitable options and explain the requirements, expected costs and dependencies.
An informed decisionEstablish.
We coordinate formation and the next steps for residency and banking preparation.
The pieces brought togetherMove forward.
We help you stay organised with renewals, administration and support as your plans develop.
A relationship beyond launchGood questions.
Clear answers.
Every business has its own starting point. Here are a few things worth knowing.
Ask us something elseWhere should I set up my company?
That depends on your activity, where you will trade, your workspace and residency needs, and your plans for growth. We compare suitable mainland and free zone options around those requirements.
Can I start the process from outside the UAE?
Some formation steps can be completed remotely, depending on the jurisdiction and activity. Residency and banking may require visits or in-person checks. We can help map the sequence around your travel plans.
How much will the setup cost?
Costs depend on the jurisdiction, activity, workspace, visa requirements and services involved. The initial discussion helps define a suitable scope so that licence fees, third-party charges and advisory fees can be explained clearly.
How long does the process take?
Formation, residency and bank account applications have separate timelines. Documents, activity approvals and third-party reviews all affect the schedule. We will explain the expected stages for your circumstances.
Is a bank account guaranteed?
No. Each bank makes its own decision after its due diligence and compliance assessment. Our role is to support documentation, introductions and the application process.
Can you support us after incorporation?
Yes. We can coordinate licence renewals, corporate administration and specialist support as your needs change. We agree the scope of ongoing support with you.
Start building
your next chapter.
A new business. A move to the UAE. A clearer plan for what comes next. Tell us where you want to go, and we’ll help you work through the first steps.
info@firswoodconsultancy.comCompass Building,
Al Shohada Road,
Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ,
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Al Shohada Road,
Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ,
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates