Company formation and business setup in Dubai and the UAE
A company is easy to register and easy to get wrong. The licence, the ownership, the jurisdiction, each choice shapes what the business can do, what it owes, and what it costs to put right later. We help you make those choices once, set the company up to hold, and keep it in good standing afterwards.
Onshore
Trades within the UAE market. Suits businesses serving local customers, with foreign ownership available for many activities.
Free zone
Suits international and sector-specific business, usually with full foreign ownership. We work across the major UAE free zones.
Offshore
RAK ICC and JAFZA Offshore, used to hold assets and structure ownership rather than to trade.
End to end, then kept running
We are a legal and corporate firm, not a setup agent. We build the company with succession, tax residence and dispute risk in mind from the start, and we stay on to run it.
Activity, jurisdiction and structure
Licensing and incorporation
Shareholding, directorship and constitutional documents
Residence visas and approvals
Bank account introductions
Ongoing administration, renewals and governance
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner own 100% of a UAE company?+
In many activities and free zones, yes. It depends on the activity and the jurisdiction, and we confirm what applies to you.
Onshore, free zone or offshore?+
Onshore trades in the UAE market, free zone suits international and sector business with full foreign ownership, offshore holds assets rather than trades. We match the structure to your purpose.
How long does setup take?+
It varies by jurisdiction and activity. We give you a realistic timeline once we know what you are building.
