How to Set Up a Free Zone
Company in Dubai
Mastering the Art of Dubai Mainland and
Free Zone Company Setup
How to Set Up a Free Zone
Company in Dubai
Mastering the Art of Dubai Mainland and
Free Zone Company Setup
One guide for all your questions on the Dubai and the UAE company set up.
5 Simple Steps to Setup Your Business in Dubai
Here are 5 simple steps you need to follow in order to set up your new company in Dubai:
Confirm your business model and select your business activities.
Decide on your best legal structure (LLC, branch, subsidiary, private/joint stock).
Choose a unique trade name that mirrors your brand goals.
Select the prime location for your office within the vibrant Dubai. It also can be a virtual or shared office.
Submit remaining documents (business plan, external approvals-if applicable) and obtain your license.
Confirm your business model and select your business activities.
Decide on your best legal structure (LLC, branch, subsidiary, private/joint stock).
Choose a unique trade name that mirrors your brand goals.
Select the prime location for your office within the vibrant Dubai. It also can be a virtual or shared office.
Submit remaining documents (business plan, external approvals-if applicable) and obtain your license.
What Documents Do I Need to Set up my Business in Dubai?
Here is a list of the main documents that you need to submit to the regulatory authority in order to kick off your company set up process:
A completed and signed application form.
Copies of passports for shareholders, managers, and directors.
A board resolution to establish your free zone Dubai company.
A passport-sized, white background photo of you and shareholders.
Depending on business type, other approvals might be needed (like from the municipality, land department, Ministry of Health, Education etc.).
Note: In case of a corporate shareholders will own the new company, the following documents are required of the parent company:
- Certificate of Formation/Incorporation
- Recent Certificate of Incumbency
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Remember, documents need notarization and attestation from the issuing country.
How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Company in Dubai Free Zone?
Dubai free zone license cost varies based on the specific free zone location and the number of visas you require. There is freelancing license option, there are free zone and mainland options. The question is… what is your business needs?
Here’s a snapshot of our company set up packages to align with your vision. We listed here some options that may be of interest to you including setting up in a free zone, mainland, offshore or a freelance license.
These costs represent government fees, and you should get an exact receipt from the government regulatory authority. These are indicative prices and can be less in case of promotion or more in case of certain business activities and requirements.
We always recommend you speak to an expert to understand your best location based on your business needs. We always say, there is no one location that fits all investors!
Starting a business in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) calls for a thorough awareness of UAE corporate structure cost.
When you ask your friends or do your own google research, you will obtain conflicting information. We aim at GTM Middle East to clear out for you any doubt and provide you with the up-to-date accurate information.
You will obtain a full understanding about administrative costs, licensing fees, and other hidden fees others do not inform you about.
Cost Factors for Free Zone Companies in UAE
The cost of a free zone company in the UAE varies depending on several factors, including business type, location, and required approvals.
You are not to worry! You will understand step by step the whole process and at each level where you are going to pay and how much. Furthermore, we do not charge you mark ups!!! Anything we/you pay as an official fee, you will obtain the receipt itself!
Advantages and Costs of Establishing a Company in Dubai
Dubai’s strategic position and strong infrastructure make it a perfect base for companies trying to grow locally and internationally.
You will have access to our professional team and advisory specialist to guide you through the full process and even after your company formation.
Let this be a partnership between you and us to confidently and clearly establish your business in the United Arab Emirates. You focus on brining revenue and sales. We will ensure you are compliant all the way through.
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People Also Asked
Today, setting up in a free zone offers specific corporate tax benefits in case you are performing certain business activities.
Distribution centres and trading hubs chose to be located in free zones so they can benefit from zero customs duty and value added tax – adding operational flexibility for businesses that servie the middle east region.
Our streamlined process ensures that your Freezone company can be operational within a few days, depending on the specific zone and type of business activity.
Also, if you pas the authorities KYC promptly, then really setting you up can take a day or two.
Yes, depending on your business activity, you can apply for commercial, service, or industrial licenses, each tailored to meet diverse business needs in freezones.
Let’s go with 360-support. Anything you need or require; we got you covered. Let’s first agree on your business model, location and get you going.
Yes, one of the major interests of a freezone company setup in Dubai is the capacity to have 100% foreign rights, delivering complete control over your company processes.
In the past doing business in the mainland for foreign investors was restricted to 49% ownership and so multinational companies went with free zone locations. Today things have changed and it is more of a tax planning and business structure rather than ownership.