Services · Company Formation
Set up a Dubai company from the UK
The right UAE company, set up properly: freezone, mainland or offshore.
Choosing the wrong structure is slow and costly to unwind. We start from what your business does and where your customers are, then build the company around that.
And you don't have to be moving: plenty of clients stay in the UK and run a UAE company as an expansion into the region, or as a base. Whether you need a freezone company, a mainland licence, or an offshore holding vehicle, we handle the whole process and the paperwork.
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What we handle
- Choosing freezone vs mainland vs offshore
- Selecting the right freezone for your activity and budget
- Trade licence and activity selection
- Name reservation, approvals and the establishment card
- A clean hand-off into visas and banking
Who it's for
- UK founders relocating a service, consulting or online business
- UK founders staying put who want a UAE company as an expansion or a base
- People going self-employed or freelance in the UAE
- Investors setting up a holding structure
How it works
Discovery
We map your activity, customers and visa needs.
Structure
We recommend the structure and the specific zone.
Licence
We handle approvals, the licence and the paperwork.
Common questions
How long does setup take?
A straightforward freezone licence is often issued in around a week, with the visa following once it is in place.
Freezone or mainland?
For most UK movers with a service or online business, a freezone fits. Mainland suits trading directly in the local UAE market.