UAE Company Formation
From company registration to banking, visas, and compliance, we ensure a smooth and efficient setup aligned with your long-term objectives.
Set Up Smarter.
Operate Freely.
Dubai is a global business hub with a strategic location, offering corporate tax benefits, and access to diverse markets.
Which UAE company structure fits your business?
You can set up three ways, and the right one comes down to where you will actually trade:
- Free zone: full foreign ownership, a fast licence, and residence visas. Best for services, online and trading businesses, and holding companies that operate internationally or within their zone.
- Mainland: a DED licence to trade directly with the UAE market and bid for government contracts. Most activities now allow full foreign ownership without a local sponsor.
- Offshore: a holding structure for international assets and ownership. It does not trade inside the UAE or grant residence visas.
We match you to the structure that fits, then handle the licence, banking, and visas end to end.
Benefits
Creating strong business foundations through strategic structuring, regulatory advantages, and seamless market access in the UAE
100% Ownership
We design company structures that maximize control and flexibility, giving you full ownership while aligning with your financial and operational goals.
Tax Friendly
Our advisory approach ensures your structures are optimized for tax planning and asset protection, leveraging UAE regulations effectively and responsibly.
Global Access
We build frameworks that connect you to international markets, enabling smooth cross-border operations and expansion opportunities.
Visa Eligibility
We create structures that support UAE visa eligibility, tailored to your personal and professional circumstances for seamless residency and mobility.
The Smart Choice for Entrepreneurs
Company Formation Dubai
[ Overview ]
A Freezone is a designated area in the UAE where businesses benefit from 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, and no customs duties. It's the most cost-effective way to start a company without requiring a local sponsor.
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Quick Set Up Process
- Virtual Office Address
- Multiple Visa Options
[ Exclusive Support ]
Receive dedicated guidance from our experts, access to premium facilities, and ongoing compliance assistance for your company's long-term success.
[ What we can offer you ]
Our service covers everything you need to set up your business in Dubai with ease - from securing your trade license (commercial, professional, or industrial) and reserving your company name with full legal documentation, to assisting with visa applications, medical tests, and bank accounts.
Everything Included in Your Business Setup
- Professional or Commercial License
- License, MOA etc.
- Office space or virtual address
- Visa quota assistance
- Corporate bank account setup
- Ongoing PRO support
The Smart Choice for Entrepreneurs
Company Formation Dubai
[ Process ]
A Proven Process to Achieve Your Biggest Goals
[ 01 ]
Set up your Company
We assess your business activities and objectives, then structure and establish the most appropriate Freezone, Mainland, or Offshore entity in line with UAE regulations.
[ 02 ]
Obtain your Residency
We manage the end-to-end UAE residency process, supporting all applicable residency types - from eligibility assessment and application to approvals and renewals - based on your personal and professional circumstances.
[ 03 ]
Open Bank Account
We support the account-opening process for personal and corporate banking, preparing compliant documentation and coordinating with suitable UAE and international banking partners.
[ 04 ]
Compliance
We provide continued support to help you maintain compliance, manage changes, and adapt your UAE structure as your business or residency needs evolve.
Free Zone vs Mainland
vs Offshore
Dubai is a global business hub with a strategic location, offering corporate tax benefits, and access to diverse markets.
| Feature | Freezone | Mainland | Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Foreign Ownership | |||
| Trade Within UAE | |||
| Taxation | 0–9% Corporate Tax | 0–9% Corporate Tax | 0% Tax |
| Bank Account Eligibility | |||
| Residency Visa Eligibility | |||
| Setup Time | 2–5 Working Days | 5–10 Working Days | 3–5 Working Days |
All-in-one Dubai business setup: license, name registration, visas, medicals, and bank account.
What we can offer you:
- Professional or Commercial License
- License, MOA etc.
- Office space or virtual address
- Visa quota assistance
- Corporate bank account setup
- Ongoing PRO support
Everything You Need to Know
Need more clarity? Our team is here to provide tailored guidance and support.
It depends on the structure (free zone or mainland), the number of visas, and your activity. Free-zone packages sit at the lower end; mainland adds direct UAE-market access and the ability to work with government. Ancova scopes a fixed quote on a free strategy call rather than quoting a misleading headline figure.
Yes. Free-zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and since the 2021 reform most mainland commercial and professional activities do too. A local partner is required only for a short list of strategic activities.
A mainland company trades anywhere in the UAE and can bid for government contracts. A free-zone company is cost-efficient and suited to international trade, and reaches the local market through a distributor or a branch. Both allow full foreign ownership.
Most free-zone setups complete within a few business days once documents and name approval are in. Mainland and regulated activities take longer where external approvals apply. Visas, medicals, and bank accounts follow incorporation.
UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000 and 0% below it. Qualifying free-zone businesses can still access a 0% rate on qualifying income. Personal income stays untaxed.
Free zones offer flexi-desk and shared options that satisfy licensing. Mainland licences generally require a leased office registered with Ejari. The level you need depends on your visa count and activity.
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