Dubai Business Setup

Dubai Business Setup is a consultancy that guides new and foreign businesses through starting a company in Dubai and the wider UAE. Its advisors offer face-to-face meetings or video calls and handle much of the paperwork involved.

Products and services

• Mainland company setup: registration and licensing for firms operating in the local market.
• Free zone setup: company formation inside Dubai's free zones.
• Offshore company formation: structures for owners who do not need a local office.
• Bank account opening: support opening a business account in the UAE.
• Visas and licences: freelance, investor and golden visas, e-commerce licences and trademark registration.
• Specialist licences: cryptocurrency, real estate brokerage and real estate developer licences.

Who it serves

The firm serves startups and multinational companies, and offers routes for founders coming from India or the UK. Its website also carries commentary on changes to foreign ownership rules in the UAE.

Key facts

• Based in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Coverage: mainland, free zone and offshore setups