Business Formation and Setup

UAE is recognized as one of the best countries for business setups. With 100% ownership and countless benefits, start your business Setup in UAE with our expert business consultants in Dubai.  

What We Offer

Emirates Business Setup is your one-stop shop solution for all your business needs. Our business setup services in Dubai includes everything from getting a business trade license to opening a business bank account in Dubai. We are here to stay with you throughout. 

In addition to the new business setup in Dubai, we offer services to well-reputed firms in the UAE. We help them with accounting and tax services, trademark registrations, timely license renewals, and others. Our goal is to create successful businesses with our top-notch corporate services in the UAE

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Benefits of Business Setup in UAE

The advantages of your new business setup in the UAE are countless. Some of the most prominent ones include: 

100% Fully Ownership

Strategic Location

2,000+ Business Activities

Government Support

100% capital repatriation

Quality Lifestyle

Different Economic Zones

Diverse Economy

Tax Exemptions

World-class Infrastructure

Low-cost Business Setup

No Currency Restrictions

Our Business Setup Services

Emirates Business Setup offers business setup services in Dubai and across the UAE. Our services related to setting up your business in UAE include: 

Business Trade License

A business trade license is mandatory to start your business here in the UAE. Choose the right business consultancy to get your business trade license in the UAE. With years of experience, we ensure you choose the right business activity and obtain a relevant business trade license in the UAE.

PRO Services

PRO services benefit investors by handling EJARI registration, visa, and trade license renewals, document attestations, family residency visas, document translations, labor card renewals, and many others. Emirates Business Setup provides top-notch PRO services in the UAE.

Business Bank Account

Obtaining your business bank account on your own is a challenging task. It requires a lot of documentation and paperwork, still, there is no guarantee of securing one. Emirates Business Setup offers business bank account opening services to business owners and investors with a 100% success rate.

Trademark Registration

When you are starting your business, a trademark shows your brand identification. UAE authorities ensure that your brand’s products and services are protected from any kind of misuse. We offer expertise in legal regulations and takes care of your whole process of trademark registration with results guaranteed.

Certificate Attestation

When you are moving to Dubai, the most important task is to attest all your documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates, divorce certificates, and many others. We at Emirates Business Setup take care of it very well!

Trade License Renewal

A trade license in UAE is valid for one year or in some cases up to two years. We need to renew it every year to save ourselves from paying hefty fines. It can also affect your business operations. Our team offers trade license renewals. We remind you before your license expires and does timely renewals.

Why Choose Us?

Emirates Business Setup is a top choice for UAE business formation. We are recognized for our proven reputation and business regulations expertise with clear and transparent pricing. With our comprehensive corporate services, 24/7 customer support, and strong industry connections in UAE, we offer all business solutions as a one-stop shop. 

Steps to Setup Business in UAE

The steps that need to be considered before starting your own business here in the UAE include: 

Choose Your Business Activity

The first step is to choose your business activity. More than 2,000 activities are available in the UAE.

Determine a Legal Structure

It depends on the business needs and include sole establishment, a branch of a local company, LLC, a holding company, a public joint stock company, a representative office of a foreign company, and a private joint stock company.

Register Your Trade Name

Give three unique company names. Once you get approval from one of the given names, reserve that name for your company.

Get Initial Approval

The initial approval is considered as a ‘No Objection Certificate’ issued by the UAE government.

Create a Memorandum of Association

MOA is required to start your civil company, LLC, private shareholding, or public shareholding company.

Choose Business Location

Most of the businesses must have physical office space to operate. The location depends on the chosen economic zone and the type of business you are conducting.

Additional Government Approvals

If there is any additional government approval required, you need to obtain additional government approval.

Document Submission

Now submit all the required documents to DED. It includes an initial approval certificate, previously submitted document copies, copies of lease contracts if required, MOA, and additional approvals, if required.

Pay the Dues

The next step is to pay the fees and your business license will be released.

Apply for Residency

After getting your license, you are eligible to apply for residency in UAE.

Open a Bank Account

After getting your trade license, you can open a bank account in any UAE bank.

Types of Business Trade License

Offshore and free zones are famous for setting up business in UAE among foreign entrepreneurs. Free zone companies are exempt from taxes. Also, freezone companies offer 100% ownership and 100% repatriation of their capital and profits. Freezone companies can also engage in import and export.   

When it comes to offshore companies, they are registered in the UAE with only an office address. They are not entitled to run business activities in the UAE. Offshore companies have more privacy in banking terms.   

Business Setup in Dubai mainland offers numerous advantages. You can conduct multiple business activities, unlimited residency visas, and more global market access. Dubai Mainland offers four different categories of business licenses. The licenses are issued by the Department of Economic Development. The four categories of business licenses are: 

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Frequently asked Questions

It usually takes 5-7 working days, but it depends on the chosen free zone and their relevant authorities.  

The required documentation for obtaining a trade license includes: 

  1. Trade name registration certificate 
  2. Memorandum of association (MoA) and articles of association (AoA) 
  3. Passport copies of all shareholders 
  4.  Emirates ID, if a residence of UAE. 
  5. Proof of residence 
  6. Business plan 
  7. Bank Statements (if required) 

The cost depends on the chosen business activity, chosen area, and whether physical office space is required or not. To get more information, you can contact us at +971 58 506 7175. 

The major change that happened in the last year is the implementation of corporate tax. Businesses will be subject to a corporate tax rate of 9% on taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000. 

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