FAQs & guides

It depends on your activity, customers, team and banking flow. A mainland company lets you trade freely across the UAE and bid for government contracts. A free zone company offers 100% foreign ownership and simplified setup within a specialised zone. An offshore company suits holding assets, intellectual property and international operations outside the UAE mainland. We recommend a structure after understanding how you plan to operate.

A mainland company setup usually takes 7–10 working days from document submission to licence. Some free zones and offshore registries can be faster, for example RAK and Ajman offshore companies are often set up within 2–3 working days. Timelines depend on the jurisdiction, activity approvals and how quickly documents are ready.

Cost depends on the jurisdiction, business activity, number of shareholders and visas, and office requirements. Our quote separates our consultancy fee from government, free zone, visa and other third-party charges so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Use the cost calculator to request an estimate.

Yes. We follow a banking-first approach: we review your business model and ownership structure before licensing, prepare a bank-ready business profile, financial projections and KYC file, and arrange introductions with UAE banks. Final approval always rests with the bank.

UAE corporate tax at 9% is now in effect, and most businesses need to register and file. VAT registration depends on your taxable turnover. We handle registration, filings and compliance calendars so deadlines are not missed.

The Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence permit available to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, outstanding students and people with specialised talents. We review your eligibility and prepare the required documents.

Yes. We support company formation and market entry in Saudi Arabia (including MISA licensing), Qatar (QFC or mainland) and India, and can align cross-border documentation and reporting with your UAE entity.