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COMPANY FORMATION IN THE UAE

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BENEFITS
  • One of the most competitive tax regimes globally: 0% personal income tax and 9% corporate tax
  • Fast-track residence permit processing
  • Freedom to enter and exit the country, reside legally, and access public and private services
  • Ability to sponsor residence visas for family members
  • High level of safety (consistently ranked among the safest countries worldwide) and advanced infrastructure
  • No strict minimum stay requirement to maintain residency status (subject to visa type regulations)
  • Ranked among the top countries globally for quality of life
  • Strong business development prospects: opportunity to engage with international markets and expand operations from the UAE; company registration in the UAE enhances corporate reputation
  • Stable economy, with average inflation of around 2% between 2008 and 2023, and consistently high levels of foreign direct investment inflows
  • Access to high-quality healthcare; the UAE is ranked among the top countries for healthcare systems
  • English is widely spoken, with large international expatriate communities
  • High educational standards, including numerous campuses of leading international universities
  • Opportunity to open accounts with reputable and well-established banks
  • Ranked among the leading countries for ease of doing business; in many cases, a company can be incorporated within a few days
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After registering a company in the UAE (either on the mainland or in one of the free zones), an entrepreneur becomes eligible to apply for a residence visa (similar to a residence permit). Visas are typically issued for 2–3 years and can be renewed, provided the requirements are met.

Freehold means full, indefinite ownership of real estate. You become the legal owner of both the property and the land it sits on.
  • This allows you to freely use the asset: rent it out, sell it, or pass it on to heirs without restrictions. Freehold projects are usually associated with long-term investments.
  • Purchasing property in designated freehold areas may qualify you for a long-term UAE residence visa (for example, a 5- or 10-year Golden Visa).
  • Owning a freehold property is often seen as a sign of investment stability, which can positively support immigration prospects.

Registering a company on the UAE mainland allows you to conduct business across the entire country, not only within a free zone.
  • This provides broader access to the domestic market, the ability to work with local clients and partners, and often more flexible options for opening bank accounts and sponsoring family visas.
  • At the same time, mainland registration may require a physical office and compliance with additional local requirements (for example, in some cases, appointing a local agent), although regulations have been gradually becoming more flexible.

PROCESS OVERVIEW
Company formation:
  1. Contract signing and advance payment
  2. Company registration by lawyers: 3 - 4 days
  3. Bank account opening (if required): 7 business days

Residence visa process:
  1. Obtaining a special entry permit to the UAE and traveling to the country
  2. Medical tests
  3. Document preparation and submission for a residence visa
  4. Approval in 7 business days, then receiving a 2-year UAE residence ID card

PROCESSING TIME
1 month

COST
$15 000
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