Business Setup

Free Zone, Mainland & Offshore Company Setup in Dubai

Three routes into the UAE market. We help you pick the right one and handle the paperwork end to end.

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Free Zone

Free Zone Setup

100% foreign ownership, fast setup, access to international trade. Best for consultants, e-commerce, trading, and service businesses that don't need a physical mainland presence.

What's included
  • Trade license
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Visa eligibility
  • Bank account assistance
Price: Starting AED 5,555
Timeline: 1–5 working days
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Mainland

Mainland Setup

Trade anywhere in the UAE without restriction, bid on government contracts. Best for businesses needing a local office, retail presence, or government-facing work.

What's included
  • Trade license
  • Unrestricted UAE trade
  • Government contract eligibility
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Timeline: 7–14 working days
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Offshore

Offshore Setup

For holding assets and conducting business outside the UAE. Cannot trade inside the UAE, no visa eligibility. Built for international structuring, not local operations.

What's included
  • Offshore registration
  • Asset protection structuring
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Included

What's Included in Your Package

Free Zone
Setup includes
  • Trade license application and submission
  • Up to 3 business activities
  • 100% foreign ownership structure
  • Free Corporate Tax registration (FTA)
  • Bank account opening assistance
  • Visa quota allocation
  • Share certificate and company documents
Mainland
Setup includes
  • Trade name reservation (DET)
  • MOA drafting and notarization
  • Office/Ejari arrangement
  • DET trade license issuance
  • Immigration card
  • Investor/partner visa processing
  • Emirates ID
  • Bank account opening assistance
Offshore
Setup includes
  • Offshore registration
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Share certificates
  • International bank account introduction
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Who Is This For?

Free Zone

Consultants, freelancers, e-commerce, import/export, IT, media companies.

Mainland

Retail, restaurants, construction, healthcare, any business needing UAE-wide reach.

Offshore

Holding companies, international investors, asset protection structures.

Timelines

How Long Does It Take?

Free Zone
  1. 1
    Day 1
    Submit docs
  2. 2
    Day 2–3
    Authority review
  3. 3
    Day 3–5
    License issued
Mainland
  1. 1
    Week 1
    MOA + Ejari
  2. 2
    Week 2
    DET approval
  3. 3
    Week 2–3
    License + establishment card
FAQ

Common questions

Why can't you give a flat price for Mainland setup?

Mainland costs vary with office type, activity approvals, and visa count, so a flat number would be misleading. Tell us your activity and we'll give you an exact quote, not a range.

Do I need a local partner for a Mainland company?

Most activities now allow 100% foreign ownership since the 2021 reforms. A small number of strategic or regulated activities still require a local partner, we'll confirm which applies to you.

Can a Free Zone company trade in the UAE mainland?

Not directly. A Free Zone company can sell internationally and within its own zone, but it needs a local distributor or a dual license to deal with mainland customers. A dual license lets a Free Zone company legally operate on the Mainland without setting up a second company, introduced in 2025 under Executive Council Resolution No. 11. We handle the full application if that's the route you need.

Read our full guide to the dual license →

Can an Offshore company get visas for me or my staff?

No. Offshore companies don't carry visa eligibility. If you need to live or work in the UAE, you'll need a Mainland or Free Zone company instead.

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