Business Setup in the UAE
Choose a company setup that suits your customers, ownership needs and plans for the business.
Free Zone Company
Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, streamlined licensing and attractive tax treatment. Ideal for consulting, trading, technology and holding companies.
- 100% foreign ownership across zones
- Rapid digital application and approval
- Flexi desk and virtual office options
- Possible 0% corporate tax on qualifying income
- Popular zones: IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, Meydan, SHAMS
Mainland Company
Mainland companies can trade freely across the UAE, bid for government contracts and serve the local market. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership.
- Unrestricted UAE market access
- Eligible for government tenders
- 100% ownership for majority of activities
- Physical office requirement (business centre minimum)
- Licensed by the relevant Emirate DED
Offshore Company
Offshore entities are designed for holding investments, intellectual property and international assets with a focus on privacy and asset protection.
- Strong asset protection framework
- No local physical office needed
- Simplified ongoing compliance
- Useful for international structuring
- Not intended for local UAE trading
Freelance Permit
Freelance permits suit independent professionals, consultants and creatives who want a legitimate UAE presence without a full company.
- Lower entry cost than full company setup
- Fast approval in many free zones
- Eligibility for residency visa
- Flexible activity lists
- Can later convert to a full company
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