Business setup · UAE
Business setup in Dubai, structured right the first time.
We form your UAE company across mainland, free zone, or offshore, then sequence visas and banking so you are operational in 12 to 14 days, with one senior advisor accountable throughout.
- Timeline
- 12 to 14 days to fully operational
- Cost
- From AED 15,000 (free zone) to AED 25,000+ (mainland)
- Ownership
- 100% foreign ownership available
What we do
Choosing the wrong structure is the most expensive mistake in UAE setup. The licence type, shareholding, and activity you pick on day one decide what your bank, your regulator, and your next investor say later. We design the structure around your three-year plan, not the fastest form to file.
Ezeebiz handles the full path: jurisdiction selection, trade name and licence, workspace, residency visas, Emirates ID, and corporate banking, coordinated by one team. You make clear decisions; we execute and report at each milestone.
What is included
Jurisdiction selection
Mainland, free zone, or offshore, matched to your activity, ownership, banking, and growth plan.
Licence and trade name
Activity selection, trade-name reservation, initial approval, and licence issue with the relevant authority.
Residency visas and Emirates ID
Investor and employee visas, medicals, and Emirates ID, processed by our own PRO team.
Corporate banking
We prepare your file and present it to banks that fit your profile, so the account opens without repeated rejections.
How an engagement runs
- Step 1
Consultation
A working session on jurisdiction, shareholding, and visas. You leave with a recommended structure and a complete cost schedule.
- Step 2
Formation and activation
Licence, workspace, visas, Emirates ID, and banking executed in sequence over 12 to 14 days.
- Step 3
Operation and growth
Renewals, compliance, and structural changes as you scale. Your advisor stays your advisor.
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to set up a business in the UAE?
Free-zone first-year cost is typically AED 15,000 to 50,000 or more; mainland runs AED 25,000 to 80,000 or more. The figure is driven by your activity, the number of visas, and your office. We give you a complete fixed schedule, covering government fees, our fees, and renewals, before you commit anything.
How long does UAE company formation take?
Most clients are fully operational in 12 to 14 days, and initial approval often lands within 48 hours. Banking is the variable, so we sequence the bank application from day one rather than leaving it to the end.
Can a foreigner own 100 percent of a UAE company?
Yes, in every free zone and across most mainland activities since the 2021 reforms. The right structure still depends on your activity and your banking needs, which is what the consultation settles.
Available now
Meet River.
Your AI business setup expert.
Ask River anything about UAE structures, free zones, visa categories, costs, and timelines.
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