Start & Scale YourBusiness in the UAE

Mainland companies can trade directly with any client, consumer, or government body across the entire UAE market. Free Zone companies can trade internationally and within their designated zone, but selling physical goods directly inside the UAE mainland requires a local distributor or branch.

Trade licenses can often be issued in 3 to 7 working days once initial documents are submitted. Visas and corporate bank accounts take additional time, typically 2 to 4 weeks depending on bank review.

No. All UAE bank account approvals and underwriting decisions are made strictly and independently by the licensed financial institutions. We help you prepare a complete, compliant corporate dossier and introduce your application to suitable banks to maximize your readiness.

Yes, all UAE companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority for Corporate Tax. Taxable profits up to AED 375,000 are taxed at 0%, and qualifying Free Zone entities may benefit from 0% on Qualifying Income subject to strict statutory conditions.

Official documents issued outside the UAE (such as degree certificates, foreign parent company certificates, or board resolutions) must be authenticated by the home country government and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs before UAE government departments and banks will accept them.