UAE
For UAE residents
Company and licence if you already hold UAE residency
from1,700$/ one-time
- All-inclusive: government fees included
- Free zone or mainland, based on your activity
- Document preparation and licensing
- Company registration
UAE · United Arab Emirates
Company and residency in the UAE
A free zone or mainland licence, visa, Emirates ID and bank account. We pick the right set-up, and your personal manager guides you at every step.
UAEFree zone or mainland
- For UAE residents
- from 1,700$
- For non-residentsresidency and Emirates ID
- from 4,700$
Who it is for
Live, sell or invest in the UAE
Relocating
Company, residency and Emirates ID in one go.
International trade
Import, export and a way into the Middle East.
IT, SaaS and AI
A free zone IT licence for software, digital services and clients worldwide.
Investors
Local market research and a sound investment set-up.
Free zone or mainland
Where should you register your company?
We compare allowed activities, office rules and future costs, and pick the licence that suits you.
| Criterion | Free zone | Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Within what the free zone allows | Sell directly across the UAE |
| Registration | Often faster and simpler | Requirements depend on the activity |
| Office | Flexible options | A physical office is usually required |
| Government contracts | Limited access | You can take part |
| VAT | In a Designated Zone, some goods deals follow special rules | General rules: 5% |
| Best for | IT and SaaS, international trade, services | Local sales and services |
Activity
- Free zone
- Within what the free zone allows
- Mainland
- Sell directly across the UAE
Registration
- Free zone
- Often faster and simpler
- Mainland
- Requirements depend on the activity
Office
- Free zone
- Flexible options
- Mainland
- A physical office is usually required
Government contracts
- Free zone
- Limited access
- Mainland
- You can take part
VAT
- Free zone
- In a Designated Zone, some goods deals follow special rules
- Mainland
- General rules: 5%
Best for
- Free zone
- IT and SaaS, international trade, services
- Mainland
- Local sales and services
How we work
Registration in four steps
- 01
We choose the licence
Based on your activity, your market and the founders' status.
- 02
We register the company
We prepare the documents and plan your trip: you need to visit the UAE in person.
- 03
Residency and Emirates ID
On the same trip you do the medical test and biometrics.
- 04
Bank account
We prepare the bank application and stay with you until the bank decides.
Packages
Choose your package
Packages are All Inclusive: government fees are included. The price depends on the zone, activities and number of visas. The bank account application can be ordered separately. Your personal manager sends the final quote.
UAE
For non-residents
Company, residency and Emirates ID in one package
from4,700$/ one-time
- Company registration and licence, plus:
- All-inclusive: government fees included
- Help with UAE residency
- Emirates ID processing
- We plan your visit ahead
UAE
Bank account in the UAE
Bank application preparation as a separate service
from1,300$/ one-time
- Choosing a bank for your activity
- Preparing the application and document pack
- Business description and answers to bank requests
- Support until the bank's decision
Yearly obligations
What happens after registration
Every company has yearly obligations, and a missed deadline costs money. You'll see every deadline in your account calendar, with reminders 90, 30 and 7 days ahead. With Care, we handle them for you with our partner specialists.
Tax and accounting services are provided by licensed partner specialists.
- Licence renewalWith Care: PRIME GATE
- Corporate tax registration and returnWith Care: Partner accountant
- E-invoicing readinessWith Care: Partner accountant
- Visa and Emirates ID renewal (for non-residents)With Care: PRIME GATE
Questions
About registering a company in the UAE
Are government fees included in the price?
Yes. UAE registration packages are all-inclusive: government licence and registration fees are in the price. Your written quote spells out exactly what your package covers.
Are residency and the Emirates ID included?
Yes. The non-resident offer (from 4,700$) includes help with residency and the Emirates ID. UAE packages are all-inclusive: government fees are in the price. Your personal manager sends the exact quote.
Do I need to travel to the UAE?
Yes. To register a company in the UAE, you need to be there in person. You'll also do the residency medical test and biometrics (fingerprints, photo) on site. We plan the visit ahead so it all fits into one trip.
How are UAE companies taxed?
Corporate tax is 9% on profit above 375,000 AED a year. Every company must register for corporate tax, including free zone companies. A free zone company that meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) conditions may pay 0% on qualifying income and 9% on other income. Our partner accountant will assess your case.
What is VAT in the UAE?
Value added tax (VAT) is 5%. You must register if taxable turnover exceeds 375,000 AED over 12 months, and you can register voluntarily from 187,500 AED. Once you cross the mandatory threshold, you have 30 days to apply. The thresholds are the same for free zone and mainland companies.
What is a Designated Zone?
A free zone the government has given a special VAT status. Under set conditions, some goods transactions there count as outside the UAE, and exports of goods may be taxed at 0%. Services are taxed as usual, at 5%. Not every free zone is a Designated Zone, and the list may change — our partner accountant will check your zone's status and the tax impact.
Who decides whether a bank account is opened?
The bank, based on your information. We prepare the application, the business description and the answers to the bank's questions.
Your company in the UAE
Apply in about 2 minutes. Your personal manager confirms the licence type and residency and sends a written quote before you pay.
USA: from 990$ · UAE: from 1,700$ · Written quote before payment