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Dubai Company Formation

Launch your UAE company, the right way.

Mainland, Free Zone or offshore — the right licence and structure for your plan, with visas, banking and tax handled from day one.

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What you get

Up to 100% ownership

Depending on activity & jurisdiction.

Licence + trade name

Chosen for your activity.

Investor & staff visas

Allocation based on your setup.

Bank-ready from day one

Structured to pass compliance.

Which structure fits

Mainland, Free Zone or offshore

The structure decides ownership, cost, where you can trade and how many visas you get. We choose it around your real business — not a package.

Free Zone

100% ownership, sector clusters and fast setup — ideal for services, trading and holding.

Mainland

Trade across the whole UAE market and win government and local contracts.

Offshore

A holding / asset vehicle — no UAE visas, strong for clean structuring.

Freelancer / solo

A freelance permit or solo licence to work legally and get a visa.

Trading / SME

An operating company with staff visas, office and a bank account.

Holding / investment

A parent entity to hold shares, IP or property cleanly.

What OREL handles

From activity to first invoice

One advisor takes it from the licence decision through banking and tax — so the company is not just registered, it is operational.

Activity & jurisdiction

The right free zone or mainland for your activity, cost and visa needs.

Licence & trade name

Reservation, initial approval and the licence itself.

Structure & documents

Shareholding, MOA and the establishment file.

Visas & Emirates ID

Investor and staff visas, medical and Emirates ID.

Bank account

Introductions and a compliant, source-of-funds-ready file.

Tax, VAT & PRO

Corporate tax and VAT registration, plus ongoing government liaison.

The process

Six steps, clearly sequenced

Activity & jurisdiction

We map your activity to the right jurisdiction, ownership and visa quota.

Trade name & initial approval

Reserve the name and secure initial approval to proceed.

Depends on: activity

Licence & documents

MOA, establishment file and the trade licence issued.

Establishment card & visas

Immigration card, then investor and staff visas with medical & Emirates ID.

Depends on: licence

Bank account

We prepare the file and introduce you to banks that fit your profile.

Tax registration & compliance

Corporate tax and VAT registration, with a compliance calendar.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport copies of all shareholders
Passport-style photos
Proposed activity & company name options
Proof of address (utility bill / bank statement)
NOC or current visa page, if UAE resident

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Timing & fees

Typical timelineFree Zone is usually fastest

5–15 working days

OREL professional feeSelection, licence, visas & bank support

from AED 15,000

Government & licence feesBilled at cost, varies by zone

Billed at cost

Our professional fee is quoted "from" because the route and your readiness affect the final total; government and third-party fees are billed at cost. We confirm an exact, itemised quote before any engagement.

Questions, answered

Company formation FAQ

Mainland or Free Zone — which is better?

Neither is universally better. Free Zone suits services, trading and holding with 100% ownership; Mainland suits selling across the UAE market and government work. We choose by your activity, clients and growth plan.

Can I own 100% of my company?

In free zones, yes. Many mainland activities now also allow full foreign ownership, though some still need a local partner or agent. We confirm this for your specific activity.

Do I need a physical office?

Not always — many free zones offer flexi-desk packages that satisfy licensing and visa requirements. A physical office is needed for certain activities and larger visa quotas.

How many visas can I get?

It depends on your package and office space. Flexi-desk setups allow a limited number; more visas require more space. We size this to your hiring plan.

Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?

Much can be started remotely, but some steps — like biometrics and certain bank meetings — need a short visit. We plan it so one trip covers the essentials.

Is my company subject to corporate tax?

The UAE has a corporate tax regime with specific thresholds and free-zone rules. We register you correctly and set a compliance calendar — the authorities confirm your exact position.

Where this fits

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Estimate your company setup

Tell us what you are building. Your advisor will recommend the jurisdiction and licence, size your visa quota, and give you an exact quote.

Daniel Karimov, company setup specialist

Your named point of contact from licence to bank account.