Your Next Venture: Straight to Business in 5 Days
Planning a business setup in Dubai starts with choosing the right activity, legal structure and jurisdiction, then preparing the required documents.
Our consultants help you compare your options and proceed with the relevant authority.
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Why Dubai, UAE?
Dubai has become one of the world's leading business destinations, offering entrepreneurs access to global markets, modern infrastructure, and a wide range of business opportunities.
Selected UAE Company Setup Packages
(*Indicative pricing only. Fees vary by activity, legal structure, jurisdiction, visa quota, office requirements, VAT and authority charges. Final pricing will be confirmed in writing)
Basic Package
AED 6,000*
0 VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 0 Visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 12,000*
1 Free Lifetime VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 1 lifetime visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 12,520*
0 VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 0 Visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 19,999*
1 VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 1 Visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 11,900*
0 VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 0 Visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 11,500*
Flexi Office Not IncludedWhat's included
- Business consultation
- Not applicable
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office not included
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 34,185*
Flexi Office Not IncludedWhat's included
- Business consultation
- Not applicable
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office not included
- Dedicated relationship manager
Basic Package
AED 12,500*
0 VisaWhat's included
- Business consultation
- 0 Visa
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Preparation
- One complimentary tax and VAT consultation session
- 0% withholding tax
- 100% profit repatriation
- Flexi office address
- Dedicated relationship manager
Types of Business Licences in Dubai, UAE
Licence options depend on the business activity and licensing authority.
Commercial licence
Trading and commercial activities.
Professional licence
Selected professional and service activities.
Industrial licence
Manufacturing and industrial activities.
Tourism activities
Subject to relevant tourism approvals.
E-commerce activities
Online business activities, subject to authority requirements.
Freelance permit
Available for eligible independent professionals.
Types of Company Jurisdictions in Dubai, UAE
The right structure depends on your activity, ownership requirements, and long-term plans.
Mainland
Suitable for businesses serving the UAE market, subject to activity and office requirements.
Free zone
Suitable for businesses seeking zone-specific licensing, ownership and operating options.
Offshore
Generally used for holding or international structuring; operating rights are limited.
How the Setup Process Works
Initial Consultation
Discuss your business plans, requirements and setup considerations with our advisors.
Business Activity Selection
Receive guidance on suitable business activities based on your proposed operations.
Jurisdiction Selection
Get advisory support on comparing suitable UAE jurisdictions for your business needs.
Documentation Review
Receive guidance on the documents and information generally required for your application.
Application Support
Get assistance and guidance throughout the relevant application and submission process.
Licence & Registration Support
Receive continued guidance on the relevant licensing and registration requirements.
A Typical Timeline of the Setup Process
Consultation and activity review
Document preparation
Application submission
Authority review or next-stage processing
(*Indicative timeline for eligible applications with complete documents. Licence issuance, visas, office arrangements, approvals and banking may require additional time)
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Service Terms & Conditions
- Elevate Accounting & Auditing LLC and its affiliated entities (collectively referred to as "Elevate") are independent private corporate service providers.
- Elevate is not a government authority, government body, semi-government entity, franchise, or representative of any government department in the UAE or elsewhere.
- Our services are limited to advisory, documentation, facilitation, coordination, accounting, auditing, taxation, and compliance support.
- All approvals, registrations, permits, visas, and licences remain subject to the requirements and decisions of the relevant authorities.
- Elevate does not guarantee approvals, timelines, or outcomes.
* Package prices, inclusions and processing estimates are indicative and may change according to the relevant authority. Government fees, VAT, immigration, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, office, translation, attestation and external approval charges may apply unless expressly included in the final quotation.
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