Market entry & feasibility
Discuss your activity, commercial objectives, and route into the UAE before committing to a structure.
Route 01 · Company setup
Form your UAE company, the right way the first time.
The structure you choose shapes your tax, ownership, and market access for years. We help you choose well, then handle the filing.
24 hrs when documents are ready8+ free zones100% foreign ownership
Choose your structure
Free zone, mainland,
or offshore.
Three honest options, each with a different trade-off. We confirm which one gives you the ownership and market access you actually need.
| Structure | Best for | Ownership | Market access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free zone | Service firms, trading, holding, remote teams | 100% foreign | Within the zone and internationally; mainland via distributor or branch |
| Mainland | Selling directly across the UAE, retail, contracts with local entities | 100% foreign on most activities | Full UAE market |
| Offshore | International trade, asset holding, privacy | 100% foreign | Outside the UAE; no local trading |
Everything a licence needs to become a business.
One engagement, every document. We assemble the full set a new entity needs to open an account, hire, and trade — not just the licence on its own.
- 01
Trade licence and approvals
Activity confirmed, name reserved, and the licence issued by your chosen authority.
- 02
Memorandum of Association
Shareholding and governance drafted, notarised, and filed the way the registrar expects.
- 03
Visa allocation
Establishment card plus the right number of visa slots for the team you are hiring.
- 04
Corporate Tax registration
Registered with the FTA from day one, so you are compliant before the first invoice.
- 05
Bank account introductions
Warm introductions to banks that actually open accounts for newly formed entities.
- 06
Translation and attestation
Legalisation and Arabic translation arranged whenever a document calls for it.
Advice before setup. Support after it.
Formation is one part of the work. We also help you plan market entry and keep your company administration current.
Structuring & banking support
Review ownership and restructuring needs, with bank account introductions and document support scoped to your situation.
Corporate secretarial
Licences, renewals, and company compliance tracked before deadlines, with HR and PRO support available as your team grows.
Good to know
Company setup questions, answered.
Costs, structure, and the milestones after your licence is issued.
How much does company setup in Dubai cost?
- Your quote depends on the business activity, jurisdiction, ownership structure, visa requirements, and office needs. Peak Consultancy provides an itemised fixed-fee quote including government fees before you commit. Share your activity, owners, and timeline so the setup team can scope the right route.
Should I choose a free zone, mainland, or offshore company?
- The right structure depends on what your business does and where it needs to operate. We compare your activity, ownership requirements, and market access before recommending a jurisdiction. The comparison above is a starting point; your setup team confirms the requirements for your specific activity.
Does a 24-hour licence mean visas and banking are complete?
- No. Licence issuance, visa processing, and bank account opening are separate milestones. Selected free-zone licences can be issued in as little as 24 hours when the activity and documents are ready. Your team confirms the expected timeline for each subsequent step; bank approval remains with the bank.
What does Peak handle after the company is formed?
- Our setup scope covers trade licensing, approvals, incorporation documents, visa allocation, and banking introductions. We also coordinate the next steps for HR, accounting, and tax with the relevant Peak practice. Start with the setup team or explore the full client journey to see how the handover works.
Get a quoteGet a fixed-fee quote,
Get a fixed-fee quote,
with no surprises.
Tell us your activity, owners, and timeline. We reply with an itemised quote, including government fees.
Itemised, government fees included, within the hour.