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Very First Question Comes in Mind

Why Business Setup in Dubai

Setting up a business in Dubai offers unbeatable advantages: you get 100% foreign ownership in free zones, Minimal corporate tax, and easy company formation with clear, streamlined steps. Your company creation opens doors to a vast regional market, top-tier infrastructure, and world-class banking that lets you repatriate profits without hurdles.

Global Market Access

Set up your company in Dubai and tap into customers across the Middle East, Asia and beyond all from one strategic hub.

100% Foreign Ownership

With full ownership of mainland companies in Dubai and UAE, you have complete control and zero sponsor risk.

Safe, High-Quality Lifestyle

With world-class healthcare, top schools and low crime, setting up your Dubai company also means a great place to live and raise a family.

Easy Money Moves

Your business bank account lets you send and receive funds in multiple currencies, with no limits on profit repatriation after company creation.

Choose the Right License For Business Setup in Dubai

Each license type in the Dubai serves a unique purpose. choosing the wrong one could limit how and where you operate. Here’s what each license offers and when you should choose it.

Mainland License

A mainland business license in Dubai allows you to operate across the entire UAE market, deal with government contracts, and open retail or service locations. With updated laws, you can now own 100% of your mainland company in many sectors no need for a local sponsor.

Choose this if you’re planning to hire a team, open an office/shop, or scale within the UAE.
Greater access, more freedom and no limits on where you can operate.

Free Zone License

A Free Zone license in Dubai allows you to set up a business in one of Dubai’s designated economic zones, offering 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and zero personal tax (in most cases).

Perfect for e-commerce, consulting, marketing, and remote service-based businesses.
Low cost, fast-track setup with visa and bank account access included.

Offshore License

An offshore company in the Dubai is designed for international trading, holding assets, or operating a business outside the UAE without having a physical presence inside the country. You can open a UAE bank account, but you cannot trade locally or get visas under this license.

Ideal for cost-effective international structuring, privacy, and asset protection.
Run your business globally, with the credibility of a UAE registration.

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Business Structures You Can Set Up in the Dubai

Understanding your company structure is just as important as choosing your license. Here’s a breakdown of the most common options for company formation in Dubai, UAE including legal ownership and operational details.

LLC Company Formation in Dubai

A popular mainland business structure allowing full UAE market access, government contracts, and now 100% foreign ownership in many sectors. Requires a UAE-registered office and a DED trade license. Ideal for commercial, industrial, or professional businesses targeting the UAE.

Sole Establishment & Civil Company

For individual professionals (Sole Establishment) or partnerships of licensed professionals (Civil Company). Suitable for consultants, trainers, designers, and similar service providers.

Holding Company & Offshore Entities

Holding companies manage investments and assets without trading. Offshore companies (JAFZA, RAK ICC, Ajman) serve international trade and asset protection but cannot operate or issue visas inside the UAE.

Branch of Foreign Company

An extension of a foreign parent company operating in Dubai under the same name. The parent company is fully liable as the branch is not a separate legal entity.

Still unsure which setup fits your budget? Let’s walk through it together, step-by-step.

Who Can setup Business in Dubai

What Does It Cost to Set Up a Company in the Dubai

The cost of company formation in the Dubai depends on several factors including your chosen license type, whether you’re setting up in a free zone or mainland, the number of visas required, and if office space is needed. A service-based consultancy may need a different structure than a trading company importing goods.

That’s why CIG offer tailored company registration packages based on your exact goals whether it’s a small virtual setup with a UAE visa, or a full-scale LLC formation in Dubai with physical premises. CIG will assess your plan and give you the real cost not just the advertised one.

Business Setup Packages (Dubai Mainland LLC)

Features	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Standard Inclusions in Business Setup Packages
Trade license	✅	✅	✅
Name reservation	✅	✅	✅
e-Office	❌	❌	✅
Employee allocation	❌	❌	✅
VAT registration	❌	✅	✅
Cooperate tax	❌	✅	✅
WPS registration	❌	❌	✅
MOA	✅	✅	✅
Initial approval	✅	✅	✅
Business activity consultation (to choose the right activity codes)	✅	✅	✅
Call answering Service	❌	✅	✅
Legal & Administrative Services
Preparation for legal documents	✅	✅	✅
Local sponsor	✅	✅	✅
PRO services	❌	❌	✅
Visa & Immigration Services
Investor Visa	❌	✅	✅
Establishment card	❌	✅	✅
Entry permit	❌	✅	✅
Emirates ID processing	❌	✅	✅
Medical test coordination	❌	✅	✅
Status change (if person already in the UAE)	❌	✅	✅
Visa stamping	❌	✅	✅
Office Solutions
Ejari/Tenancy contract (Luxury Office)	❌	❌	✅
Dedicated office space options	❌	❌	✅
Nameboard for office	❌	✅	✅
Company address	❌	✅	✅
P.O. Box	✅	✅	❌
Banking & Finance Support
Bank account opening assistance	❌	❌	✅
Accounting & Bookkeeping	❌	❌	❌
More services
Trade mark registration	❌	❌	✅
HR solution	❌	✅	✅
Customs code registration	❌	❌	✅
Warehouse/showroom setup	❌	❌	✅
Payment gateway assistance	❌	❌	✅
Website development	❌	❌	✅
3rd party logistic Assistance	❌	❌	✅
Domain name and hosting	❌	❌	✅
Branding service (logo design, Letterhead, Business Card, Company stamp)	❌	❌	✅
Price (AED)	12000	16999	Contact Us

7 Simple Steps to Setup Business in Dubai

Define Business Activity

Clarify what your company does to select the right license and legal structure.

Select Mainland or Free Zone

We guide you to the right jurisdiction based on trade goals, ownership, and cost.

Trade Name Approval

Reserve a unique, approved company name under UAE business naming laws.

Submit License Application

We handle the paperwork and coordinate approvals with the DED or Free Zone authority.

Get your official Commercial Registration (CR) and legal entity setup.

Open Bank Account

We assist with choosing and opening a business account with top UAE banks.