Free zone or mainland selection
IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, Meydan, SHAMS or mainland, chosen around activity, visas, cost and banking.
United Arab Emirates
UAE company setupwith the bank account included.
A UAE license takes days. The bank account, the visa and the corporate tax position are what decide whether the company works. We pick the zone around your banking, set it up, and get the account open.
Built for
- Founders relocating to Dubai
- Non-residents needing a UAE entity
- Trading & e-commerce
- Consulting & agencies
- Merchant-of-record companies
- Crypto-adjacent (licensed routes)
The problem
Why operatorscome to us.
01
The wrong free zone for your bank
Banks weigh the zone, the activity and the substance. A cheap license can make the account harder.
02
Accounts rejected after setup
No Emirates ID, unclear activity or offshore shareholders without a story are the usual reasons.
03
0% or 9%? Nobody checked
Qualifying Free Zone Person status depends on activities, income and substance, not just the license.
What we build
The deliverables,specifically.
License, visas & Emirates ID
Incorporation, establishment card, residence visas and medicals handled end to end.
Corporate bank account
UAE bank or digital bank application with a file built for approval, plus EMI backup.
Corporate tax & UBO
FTA registration, UBO register and a clear view of qualifying vs non-qualifying income, with your tax adviser.
How it works
Four steps,no theatre.
STEP 01
Choose
Activity, visas, budget and banking needs mapped to the right zone.
STEP 02
Form
License and establishment card issued.
STEP 03
Reside
Visa and Emirates ID where needed.
STEP 04
Bank
Corporate account opened and tax registration done.
Questions
How much does a UAE free zone company cost?
First-year costs range from roughly AED 6,000 in some northern-emirate zones to over AED 35,000 in premium Dubai zones, before visas. Total cost depends on activities, visas and office type.
Can a non-resident open a UAE company bank account?
Sometimes, but it is much easier with a UAE residence visa and Emirates ID. Many banks require a resident signatory or an in-person visit.
Do free zone companies pay 0% corporate tax?
Only Qualifying Free Zone Persons on qualifying income, subject to substance and other conditions. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. Take professional tax advice.
Free zone or mainland?
Free zones suit international trading and services; mainland suits selling directly to UAE customers and government work. Rules for free zone companies serving the mainland have been loosening, so check current options.
From the desk
How this usuallyplays out.
Composite scenario · Consulting · UAE free zoneA UAE licence, but no bank would open
A founder formed a free-zone company quickly, then spent months collecting declines. The structure was fine on paper and unbankable in practice.
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