Business Setup in Dubai - UAE

You can start your business in Dubai free zone, or mainland.  In the free zone, businesses enjoy exemption from Dubai corporate tax, and regulation, and its environment is highly preferable for the business. In the Mainland zone, businesses need to operate as per legal frameworks and adhere to national corporation taxation and regulation.

The total cost of starting a business in Dubai would be between AED 25000 to AED 40,000, depending on the location and business activity.

When selecting the best business setup consultants in Dubai one must consider factors of qualifications, training, expertise, staff, and facilities. 

The key considerations for foreign investor Business Setup in Dubai are to understand the legal framework, choose the right business structure, navigate cultural and language differences, financial consideration and tax implications, and market research and competitive analysis. 

Six types of licenses are available in Dubai: commercial license, professional licenses, Industrial licenses, Agriculture licenses, craftsmanship license, and tourism licenses. 

When you start a business on the mainland, you can operate freely across the UAE without any registration. While Free zone companies can operate only in the free zone or outside the UAE. 

To get an investor visa in Dubai, apply for the visa, complete the change status request, appear for the medical examination, type your Emirates ID, and obtain a stamp on your investor visa. 

Steps to Establish Your Company in the UAE Free Zones

1. Determine the Nature of Your Business Activity.
2. Determine Your Company’s Legal Structure.
3. Register the Trade Name.
4. Select Business Space and Location.
5. Obtaining the Initial Approval.
6. Registration and Payment of Fees.

To start your own business in Dubai from India, choose business activity, select a business structure, select business name, register business, apply for a trade license, open a corporate bank account.