Company Formation
Mainland company – full access to the local market.
Retail premises, local trade, government contracts: the DED licence opens up the entire UAE market – and since 2021 it is 100% yours.
5.0 on Google & Trustpilot
+150 satisfied clients
+100 companies formed
What is included
- DED licence with the matching activities
- Office and Ejari registration
- Access to local contracts and tenders
- Residence Visa & Emirates ID
- Account opening – private & business (incl. payment providers such as Stripe)
- Tax registration, bookkeeping and annual accounts
How it works
1
Initial consultation
We review your activities, location and whether mainland is the better choice over a Freezone.
2
Licence & office
DED registration, trade licence and Ejari – we coordinate every step with the authorities.
3
Visa & bank account
Residence visas for you and your team, followed by account opening and tax registration.
Benefits
Why Dubai?
An overview of the main reasons why relocating to Dubai and setting up a company there pays off.
01
No income tax
Private income is entirely tax-free in Dubai – whether salary, dividends, crypto or property.
02
Low corporate tax
Corporate tax ranges from 0–9% depending on turnover and type of business – far lower than in many European countries.
03
Stable banks
Unlike other tax havens, Dubai offers a stable and customer-friendly banking system.
04
Safety
With one of the lowest crime rates anywhere, Dubai is among the safest cities in the world.
05
Residence visa
Forming a company gives you a residence visa that lets you live and work in Dubai.
Process
Step by step to Dubai
From formation advice through the Emirates ID to opening your account and ongoing support – we accompany every step.
1
30 Min · remote
Initial consultation
We weigh up whether a Freezone or mainland makes more sense, which licences and permits you need and how the company should be structured.
2
3–5 working days · remote
Company Formation
Incorporation of the company including formation documents and office address. For mainland companies we assist with the Ejari registration and the pre-approval.
3
1–3 days · remote
E-Visa
Through the newly formed company we apply for an e-visa. Only once it has been issued can you enter the country.
4
3–4 days · on site in Dubai
Medical, biometrics, EID & residence visa
After entering on the e-visa, the medical test, EID application and biometrics take place on site – after which you receive your Emirates ID and residence visa.
5
remote
Bank Account Opening
Once the Emirates ID is issued, we open your bank accounts – private and business alike, including debit or credit card.
6
remote
Tax ID & registration
We register the company with the FTA and advise on compliance and lawful tax optimisation – so that you stay on the right side of tax law.
7
ongoing
Ongoing support
We remain your point of contact for everything to do with running the company, taxes, banking, visas and life in Dubai – for your family too.
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Our services
Everything from one source
We provide end-to-end support for company formation and relocation – with these core services:
- Formation advice – Freezone, mainland or offshore
- Company formation including licence, office address and company stamp
- The visa process on site – with personal support
- Account opening, private and business
- Payment provider support (Stripe, PayPal & co.)
- Tax registration, bookkeeping & annual accounts
- Clarification of exit taxation
- International tax advice for complex structures
Packages
Transparent guide prices
A selection of our most popular packages. For an individual quote, simply book a no-obligation initial consultation.
Company
from€8.000
One-off
- DED licence with the matching activities
- Office & Ejari registration
- Company stamp
- Fintech account opening
- Ongoing support
Company + 1 visa
from€10.500
One-off
- DED licence with the matching activities
- Office & Ejari registration
- Company stamp
- Corporate Tax & VAT Registration
- Medical test & biometrics
- Residence Visa & Emirates ID
- Bank Account Opening
- Ongoing support
Company + 2 visas
from€12.500
One-off
- DED licence with the matching activities
- Office & Ejari registration
- Company stamp
- Corporate Tax & VAT Registration
- Medical test & biometrics
- 2× Residence Visa & Emirates ID
- Bank Account Opening
- Ongoing support
Reviews
What our clients say
A small selection of the genuine feedback we have been receiving on Google, Trustpilot and elsewhere for years.
★★★★★
„The path to the company was laid out and costed with total clarity – there were no surprises at all. The timeline was even shortened through internal optimisations."
Dirk Osada
Founder, OSENUM
★★★★★
„Everything went smoothly – from company formation to the visa application. Competent, transparent and extremely helpful."
Christoph Feldmeier
Founder, ONLYVISION
★★★★★
„Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always there for questions. I can recommend Dubai Setup’s service to anyone."
Vincent Hahl
Founder, DISO GROUP
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions we are asked most often about setting up a Mainland company in Dubai.
Unrestricted access to the local UAE market: you may sell directly to customers and businesses in the Emirates, open branches and bid for government contracts. A Freezone company can only do that indirectly.
No. Since the 2021 change in the law, 100 % foreign ownership is possible for most activities. The old shareholding rule still applies only to a few activities classed as strategic – we check that before formation.
Because a real office with Ejari registration is mandatory and the DED licence requires additional approvals depending on the activity. That is why prices here are “from” figures: the actual sum depends on office size and approvals.
Reckon on one to two weeks to the licence – depending on which activities are registered and whether an authority has to approve as well. Visas and the bank account follow afterwards.
Yes, the regular 9 % on taxable profit above AED 375,000. Up to AED 3,000,000 in revenue, Small Business Relief applies – then no corporate tax is due. Registration and the tax return remain mandatory in any case.
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