Business setup in Dubai, UAE
Business Setup in Dubai for Founders Who Want It Done Properly
From choosing the right jurisdiction to licence issuance, visas, banking introductions and tax registration — Bizzone UAE manages the full Dubai company formation journey with one accountable point of contact.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
Why founders choose Dubai
Dubai combines a strategically located market, mature banking and logistics infrastructure, a broad choice of licensing authorities and clear residency pathways for owners and their families. The right structure depends on where your customers are, what you sell and how you intend to operate.
- 100% foreign ownership available for many activities
- Access to Gulf, African, South Asian and European markets
- Extensive free zone and mainland licensing options
- Residency pathways for owners, staff and dependants
- Well-developed corporate banking sector
- Modern digital government services
Choose the right structure
Mainland company
Trade anywhere in the UAE market, work with government entities and open unrestricted office locations.
Learn moreFree zone company
Sector-focused zones with streamlined licensing, flexi-desk options and defined visa allocations.
Learn moreOffshore company
A non-resident structure used for holding, asset protection and international business.
Learn moreADGM SPV
A ring-fenced Abu Dhabi Global Market vehicle for holding shares, property and investments.
Learn moreWhat Bizzone UAE handles for you
One team coordinates licensing, immigration, banking introductions and compliance so nothing falls between providers.
Jurisdiction and activity selection
Name reservation and initial approvals
Licence application and issuance
Establishment card, visas and Emirates ID
Corporate bank account introductions
Corporate tax, VAT and AML registrations
How the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
Documents usually required
Exact requirements depend on the authority, activity and nationality. We confirm your list before submission.
- Passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Passport-size photographs to authority specification
- Proposed company names (multiple options)
- Description of the intended business activity
- Visa page or entry stamp where applicable
- Proof of address or utility bill where requested
Mainland, free zone and offshore compared
| Mainland | Free Zone | Offshore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading inside the UAE market | Direct | Via distributor or dual licence in many cases | Not permitted |
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership for many activities | 100% foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
| Office requirement | Physical premises normally required | Flexi-desk to full office options | Registered agent address |
| Residence visas | Available, linked to premises | Available, package-based allocation | Not available |
| Typical use case | UAE-facing business | Regional or export-focused business | Holding and asset structuring |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? A consultant can walk you through the detail in a short call.
It depends on who your customers are. If you sell primarily to the UAE market or need government contracts, mainland is usually the natural fit. If you serve regional or international clients, a free zone can be more efficient. We compare both against your actual activity.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
Most mainland and free zone licences allow residence visas for owners, employees and eligible dependants. The number available depends on the authority, package and premises. We handle the application process end to end.
Yes — we prepare your documentation, explain what compliance teams look for and introduce you to banks that work with your profile. Account approval is always the bank's decision.
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Speak with a Bizzone UAE consultant
Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
- +971 50 121 6915
- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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