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Company formation
Company formation, residency, banking preparation and ongoing support, coordinated around one plan for your business.
Discuss your plansUAE Business Setup
A licence is one part of setting up. Your activity, ownership, customers, workspace and personal plans need to work together from the start.
We help you compare the available routes, organise the application and coordinate the next steps. You have one advisory relationship to bring the different workstreams together.
UAE Business Setup
Bring the activity, ownership and jurisdiction decisions into one formation plan. We coordinate the application, company documents and practical arrangements through licence issuance.
Plan your UAE residency alongside your company setup and travel dates. We coordinate the application stages for the relevant investor, partner, employee or family route, including a Golden Visa eligibility review where appropriate.
Prepare a clear banking application for your company or personal circumstances. We coordinate suitable introductions, supporting documents and follow-up through the institution’s independent assessment.
Keep corporate obligations visible after incorporation, with a clear calendar and agreed responsibilities. We coordinate filings, registrations and specialist input around the requirements that apply to your entity.
Start with the purpose
We compare the route against what your business needs to do. Holding describes an entity’s purpose; it can sit within several jurisdictional frameworks.
| Structure | Starting point | What we assess together |
|---|---|---|
| Free Zone | An activity-led base within a chosen Free Zone. | Approved activities, facilities, UAE market access, visa needs and recurring costs. |
| Mainland | An operating company shaped around your local market. | Legal form, sector approvals, ownership and premises requirements. |
| Offshore | A structure for permitted international interests or asset ownership. | Registry rules, registered agent, banking, tax position and operating limits. |
| Holding | A way to organise ownership of companies or assets. | Suitable jurisdiction and vehicle, governance, succession and administration. |
A useful starting point
The right choice depends on your activity, target market, ownership and operating needs. We work through these first, then compare the practical implications of each suitable route.
We first need to agree the jurisdiction, activity, workspace, visa needs and scope of support. A proposal can then distinguish advisory fees from authority charges and other third-party costs.
A company and a bank account are separate applications. We can support preparation and introductions, but each bank makes its own onboarding decision.
Choose a Free Zone around your activity, your operating needs and your plans for growth.
A considered route for entrepreneurs establishing operations and serving customers in the UAE market.
Explore an Offshore structure for international interests, company ownership and asset holding.
Your next chapter starts with a conversation