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Set up of a company in the UAE combines many advantages, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to become part of a global business center that attracts investors from all over the world.

Every legal entity in the UAE is required to have a license to carry out certain activities. A legal entity may not carry out activities not specified in the license.

While the UAE maintain a high place in world rankings for doing business, company formation in the UAE still requires a careful and thorough approach which takes into consideration local regulations and the peculiarities of operating in this jurisdiction.

UAE companies could be registered either in mainland or in free zones.

Service	Price Range
Additional Visa Processing	AED 3,500 - 5,000
Corporate Bank Account Opening	AED 2,500 - 8,000
VAT Registration	AED 2,000 - 3,500
Trademark Registration	AED 5,000 - 12,000
PRO Services (Annual)	AED 4,000 - 8,000
Accounting & Bookkeeping (Monthly)	AED 1,500 - 5,000
Audit Services (Annual)	AED 8,000 - 25,000
Office Space (Private, Monthly)	AED 2,000 - 15,000

FEATURE	MAINLAND COMPANY	FREE ZONE COMPANY	OFFSHORE COMPANY
Ownership	100% foreign ownership allowed (recent law change)	100% foreign ownership	100% foreign ownership
Local Market Access	YES – Full trading rights in UAE market	LIMITED – Must use distributor for local sales	NO – No physical presence allowed
Office Requirement	Physical office mandatory (can be ejari registered flexi)	Flexi-desk or private office options available	Registered agent only
Visa Eligibility	YES – Based on office size & license	YES – Based on license package	NO – No visa sponsorship
Setup Cost	From AED 18,500	From AED 12,000	From AED 8,000
Annual Renewal	AED 8,000-15,000 (varies by emirate)	AED 8,000-20,000 (varies by zone)	AED 5,000-8,000
Corporate Tax	9% on profits above AED 375,000	0% (for qualifying income) or 9% (depends on activity)	0%
VAT Registration	Mandatory if turnover > AED 375K	Mandatory if turnover > AED 375K	Not applicable
Setup Timeline	7-14 business days	3-7 business days	5-10 business days
Bank Account Opening	Easier (UAE banks prefer Mainland)	Moderate (some banks have restrictions)	Difficult (most UAE banks decline)
Scope of License	2,000+ activities available	Varies by zone (sector-specific)	Limited to holding/consulting
Government Contracts	Eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible
Physical Retail/Showroom	Allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Immigration Card Sponsor	Establishment card (Ministry of HRDE)	Free Zone authority card	Not applicable

MAINLAND COMPANY	FREE ZONE COMPANY	OFFSHORE COMPANY
Choose if you:	Choose if you:	Choose if you:
• Plan to trade within the UAE local market (B2C or B2B with UAE companies)	• Focus on international/export business (clients outside UAE)	• Need holding structure for international assets
• Need retail presence, showrooms, or physical stores	• Work in IT, consulting, e-commerce, or digital services	• Want to own property in UAE (non-GCC nationals)
• Want to bid on government contracts or tenders	• Want faster setup and lower initial costs	• Seek asset protection and confidentiality
• Require large visa pool (office size = more visas)	• Need 100% ownership with no local partner (historical advantage)	• Don't require physical operations or visas in UAE
• Prefer easier corporate bank account opening	• Prefer tax-efficient structure (0% corporate tax for qualifying activities)	• Focus on investment portfolio management
• Operate in construction, real estate, or local services	• Don't need direct UAE market access	• Need intermediate entity for international tax planning
Best for Industries:	Best for Industries:	Best for Industries:
• Retail	• IT	• Holding companies
• F&B (Food & Beverage)	• E-commerce	• Investment management
• Construction	• Consulting	• Intellectual property holding
• Real Estate	• Media
• Healthcare	• Logistics
• Education	• Trading (export-focused)
• General Trading	• Fintech

Your Priority	Recommended Structure
Local UAE market access	Mainland
International business only	Free Zone
Asset holding & protection	Offshore
Fastest & cheapest setup	Free Zone
Government contracts	Mainland
Maximum tax efficiency	Free Zone or Offshore
Physical retail/showroom	Mainland
No visa requirement	Offshore

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