๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE ยท Mainland, Free Zone & Tax

Launch your business in the UAE โ€” Mainland or Free Zone.

Trade licence, corporate tax, VAT and PRO services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. 100% foreign ownership. Visa eligibility included.

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01 ยท Why United Arab Emirates

Why founders choose United Arab Emirates.

Three reasons this jurisdiction punches above its weight for entrepreneurs.

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0% personal income tax

No personal income tax in the UAE for residents. 9% corporate tax above AED 375k; 0% on qualifying free-zone income.

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100% foreign ownership

Since 2021 reforms, no UAE national sponsor required for most activities โ€” Mainland or Free Zone.

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Residence visa

Setting up a company in the UAE entitles founders to investor visas โ€” a path to UAE residency for the family.

40+ Free Zones to choose from
0% Personal income tax
7โ€“14 days Trade licence issuance
AED 375k Corporate tax threshold
02 ยท Most-requested

Popular services in United Arab Emirates.

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03 ยท How it works

From inquiry to filing in three simple steps.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your business

    Share a few details. A specialist for your country responds within one business day.

  2. 2

    Get a clear plan & quote

    Fixed-fee professional charge, document checklist and turnaround estimate โ€” no surprises.

  3. 3

    We file. You operate.

    Track progress in your dashboard. Done deals on time, with documents stored for life.

04 ยท Compliance packages

Predictable monthly compliance.

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UAE Business Launch

Free Zone or Mainland setup, corporate tax registration, and 1 year PRO services.

ุฏ.ุฅ19,999
  • Free Zone OR Mainland licence
  • Corporate tax registration
  • VAT registration (if applicable)
  • Investor visa (1)
  • Emirates ID processing
  • 12 months PRO services
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05 ยท Real customers

Stories from United Arab Emirates.

"IFZA setup with three visas in 12 days. They handled the medical, Emirates ID, and labour card without me lifting a finger."
Tarek Hamza Founder, Cedar Trade ยท Dubai
"DMCC was the right pick for our crypto-trading business โ€” and we wouldn't have known without their advice."
Maya Chen CEO, Stratum Markets ยท Dubai
"Mainland LLC for our food retail chain. Six emirates of trade access from Day 1, 0% sponsor headache."
Hassan Al-Khalifa MD, Reem Foods ยท Abu Dhabi
06 ยท FAQs

Common questions about United Arab Emirates.

Free Zone or Mainland โ€” which is right?

Mainland for direct UAE-local trading and government tenders. Free Zone for international trade, services, and 100% foreign ownership with lower setup costs.

Do I still need a local sponsor?

No, for most commercial activities since the 2021 reforms. Some sensitive activities (legal, security, defence) still require a local service agent.

What about the new corporate tax?

Effective from 1 June 2023. 9% on profits above AED 375k. Free-zone qualifying income is at 0% โ€” but classification is critical.

Can I get a residence visa with the company?

Yes โ€” most free zone packages include 1โ€“3 investor visas. Mainland LLCs scale visa quotas based on office size.

Which Free Zone is cheapest?

IFZA (~AED 12,000) and Shams (~AED 11,500) for basic licences without visas. Adding visas significantly increases cost.

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