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10+
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Clemens Kohlbacher

Founder & Dubai Setup Specialist

Clemens Kohlbacher is the founder of Dubai Setup and has been advising on company formation and emigration to the UAE for over ten years. From the DIFC, he supports freelancers, entrepreneurs, and investors from German-speaking countries, from their initial questions to the ongoing operation of their companies.

He traveled to Dubai on his own and knows every hurdle firsthand: Freezone or Mainland, banking, visa process, and tax-efficient structures. In his articles, he shares practical knowledge from hundreds of supported company formations — honestly, concretely, and without sales pitches.

Qualifications
  • Over 10 years of on-site consulting experience in Dubai (DIFC)
  • 200+ accompanied company formations — Free Zone, Mainland & Offshore
  • Consultation in German & English
Knowledge

Article by Clemens

All guides and comparisons from over ten years of experience—from company formation to daily life in the UAE.

27 Min.

Moving to Dubai: Requirements, Process & Costs [Guide]

The topic “Emigrating to Dubai” is currently on everyone's lips. But why should one emigrate, what is the process...

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Freezone vs. Mainland
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Freezone vs. Mainland Company in Dubai – Differences & Costs

When founding a company in Dubai, many people ask whether a Mainland Company (LLC) or a...

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Moving to Dubai as an Influencer: Process, Visa & License

More and more influencers are moving to Dubai, and there are many reasons for this. On one hand, taxes, on the other hand...

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5 Min.

Dubai emigration: 6 disadvantages of the metropolis

More and more people are emigrating to Dubai and rave about the metropolis on the Arabian Gulf. Sun, beach, palm trees,...

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13 Min.

Buying an apartment in Dubai: Process, tips & experiences

The Dubai real estate market has become increasingly attractive to investors and expatriates alike in recent years...

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10 Min.

Emigrating to Dubai with Children & Family – Guide 2026

More and more families want to emigrate to Dubai, and the metropolis on the Arabian Gulf has in recent years...

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5 Min.

Dubai Residence Visa: Requirements, procedure & costs

Anyone who wants to emigrate to Dubai needs a corresponding residence visa. But how do you get this...

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7 min.

Living in Dubai - The best residential areas for expats

Living in Dubai is a central topic for all expatriates coming to the UAE. The city is…

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8 min.

Golden Visa Dubai: Requirements, Benefits & Costs

The Golden Visa in Dubai is a popular way to obtain a long-term residency permit in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates...

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16 minutes.

Freezone Company Formation in Dubai: Complete Guide (2026)

Dubai has over 20 different free zones where you can establish a company. But which free zone is…

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10 Min.

Dubai Mainland Company Formation: Advantages, Process & Costs (2026)

More and more entrepreneurs want to start a company in Dubai. However, a simple company in a free trade zone is often not enough...

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28 Minutes.

Company Formation in Dubai 2026: Advantages, Process & Costs

More and more people want to found a company in Dubai. On the one hand, to obtain a residence visa for immigration to…

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