FAQs

Business formation in Dubai offers investors 100% ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, and a global market reach.

Yes, you can start a business setup in Dubai as a foreigner.

Yes, Dubai is extremely startup friendly. The business-friendly environment, tax benefits, supportive government policies and easy business setup process attracts entrepreneurs from every corner of the world.

The cost of business setup in Dubai varies from business to business. The cost can range from AED 11,000* onwards. Freezone company formation in Dubai can start from as low as AED 5,999*.

Almost every industry can flourish in Dubai. The most profitable business ideas in Dubai include e-commerce, IT services, hospitality and tourism, real estate, and the fashion and retail sectors.

A UAE freezone company is the one established in special free trade zone area known as freezone in UAE. These freezones have their own governing authorities who issue the licenses to companies operating therein.

You do not necessarily need a physical office to start a business in UAE freezones. Certain business licenses may allow you to go for virtual offices.

Sharjah Media Center (SHAMS) and Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA) are currently among the cheapest freezones in the UAE with starting price as low as AED 5,750* and AED 5,500* respectively.

Mainland company formation in Dubai lets you establish your business on Dubai mainland and conduct your business anywhere across the UAE and abroad. These companies are registered and licensed by the DED

Yes, according to recent changes in law, now more than 1000 commercial activities let you enjoy 100% ownership of your business as foreign entrepreneur even on mainland.

No, offshore company cannot do business inside UAE’s boundaries. They are strictly prohibited from doing so.

A UAE trade license is an official permit granted by the UAE government that allows business to operate legally within the nation. Businesses of all types, size and nature must mandatorily hold a relevant trade license.

There are majorly six types of UAE trade licenses including commercial license, industrial license, professional license, crafts license, agricultural license and tourism license.

LLC stands for Limited Liability Company, and it is a type of permitted legal business structure in the UAE. It can have a minimum of two and a maximum of fifty shareholders. Each shareholder's liability is limited to their share in the capital or assets of the company.