United Arab Emirates company formation

Register a company in United Arab Emirates

Get a Dubai free-zone or mainland licence with 100% foreign ownership. Corporate tax registration and bank introductions are part of the process.

Company types

Company types in United Arab Emirates

Most popularNon-residents OK

FZ-LLC / FZE

Free Zone Company

A company inside a Dubai free zone (IFZA, Meydan…) licensed for one or more activities.

Taxation0% personal income tax. 9% corporate tax above the threshold; qualifying free-zone income at 0%.
Non-resident foundersOwners can live anywhere. Investor visa eligible.
Ideal for
  • Consulting & online services
  • Trading & e-commerce
  • Holding companies
Start with FZ-LLC / FZE
Trade anywhere in the UAENon-residents OK

Mainland LLC

Mainland Company

Licensed by Dubai DET. Can trade directly inside the UAE and bid for government tenders.

Taxation9% corporate tax above the threshold; VAT registration when applicable.
Non-resident foundersMost activities allow 100% foreign ownership.
Ideal for
  • Retail & local services
  • Contracting & trading inside the UAE
Start with Mainland LLC
§ 05 · Packages

Packages

Full pricing
Tier IRegistration only

Basic

Just the registration. Good if you only need the company filed.

$0service fee + government feeFiled in 3–5 business days
  • Company registration with the registry
  • Registered agent / address for 1 year
  • Certificate as a PDF in your dashboard
  • Reminders before renewals are due
Choose Basic
Tier IIMost chosen

Standard

Everything most founders need to start operating and open a bank account.

$199service fee + government feeFiled within 24 hours
  • Everything in Basic
  • Tax ID (EIN / UTR / Corporate Tax) applied for
  • Operating agreement or articles prepared
  • Bank account introductions (Mercury, Wise, Relay)
Choose Standard
Tier IIIFull service

Premium

We handle the extra compliance so you don’t have to think about it.

$349service fee + government feeSame-day filing
  • Everything in Standard
  • BOI / ownership report filed for you
  • Certified copies & apostille
  • 1-on-1 call with a tax specialist
Choose Premium