Business formation in Dubai
Three registration routes: mainland, free zone or offshore. We help you pick the right one and register it end to end.
The jurisdiction you pick on day one decides your ownership, your market and your taxes for years. Choosing it is the decision, and it deserves more than a brochure.
Three routes, compared honestly
Mainland
- Trade: anywhere in the UAE and internationally
- Premises: your choice, anywhere in Dubai
- Activities: thousands of DED-listed options
- Ownership: 100% for most activities, sponsor where required
- Best for: trading with the local market and government
Free zone
- Trade: inside the zone and internationally
- Premises: within your chosen zone
- Activities: zone-specific, 50+ zones to compare
- Ownership: 100% foreign ownership, always
- Best for: startups, e-commerce and services
Offshore
- Trade: internationally only, not inside the UAE
- Premises: none required, minimal running costs
- Activities: holding, trading and asset protection
- Ownership: 100% foreign ownership, full tax exemption
- Best for: international structures and asset protection
Not sure which route fits? Ask us, it costs nothing.
Mainland entity types we register
Limited liability company (LLC)The most popular structure, maximum flexibility
Sole establishmentOne owner, full control
Civil companyFor licensed professionals in partnership
Branch of a foreign companyExtend your existing company into the UAE
Representative officeMarket presence without trading
SME licenseA lighter route for small businesses
Every step, handled
Approvals and clearances
Authority approvals obtained across DED and free zone regulators.
Legal drafting
Incorporation documents prepared by experienced professionals.
Banking
Corporate account opening supported by our banking relationships.
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
Book a free consultation and get a clear, fast path to your trade license, visa and bank account.