Set Up Your Company in the UAE
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Company formation in the UAE gives international founders a 100% foreign-owned business at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa — with 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and world-class infrastructure. Legarithm structures it end to end across free zones and the mainland: the right jurisdiction and entity, licensing and visas, banking, and corporate-tax and accounting compliance — so your company is ready to operate, not just registered. Holding assets or going non-resident instead? Compare a UAE offshore company or secure residency with the Golden Visa.
0%
Tax on qualifying income
3-7 days
Trade licence issuance
100%
Foreign ownership
9%
Corporate tax above AED 375k
Our Services in the UAE
Accounting & Bookkeeping in the UAE
Keep your books accurate and audit-ready. We handle bookkeeping, financial statements and the figures behind your VAT and tax filings.
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Ajman Company Formation
Open your company in one of the UAE's most budget-friendly emirates. We run the whole Ajman setup for you — from licence to visas.
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Business License in the UAE
Get the right licence for what your business does. We match activities to the correct category and jurisdiction and handle renewals.
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Commercial License in the UAE
The licence you need to trade, import and export in the UAE. We handle activity approval, visas and your corporate bank account.
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Corporate Services in the UAE
End-to-end support for your company — formation, licensing, banking, compliance, tax, VAT and payroll. One team keeps it all running.
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Corporate Tax Services in the UAE
Stay on the right side of UAE corporate tax. We handle registration, work out what you owe and file your return on time.
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DAFZA Company Formation
Set up beside Dubai's main airport in a premium free zone for trade and logistics. Full ownership, tax perks and fast global reach.
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DIFC Company Formation
Base your business in Dubai's international financial centre, under common law with its courts. Home for funds, fintech and holdings.
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DMCC Company Formation
Join the world's leading trade free zone in the heart of Dubai. Ideal for commodities, crypto and global business, prestigious address.
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Legal Services in the UAE
One licensed legal team for contracts, corporate and commercial law, compliance and disputes across onshore, DIFC and ADGM.
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Payroll Services in the UAE
We run your monthly payroll end to end — salary calculations, compliant payments, payslips and end-of-service — correct and on time.
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Trade License in the UAE
The core permit for buying, selling and distributing in the UAE. We pick the right jurisdiction and activities and arrange visas.
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UAE Mainland Company Formation
A company that can trade anywhere in the UAE, sell to the local market and bid for government work. Full ownership and visas for staff.
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VAT Services in the UAE
Handle VAT without the stress — registration, filing, refunds and deregistration, all kept accurate and on time with the tax authority.
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, offers diverse business opportunities through mainland licensing, ADGM free zone, and sector-specific zones (Masdar City, Khalifa Industrial Zone) requiring expert legal support for company formation,…
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Accounting services
Accounting services in UAE keep your books, financial statements and filings accurate to the standards the FTA and corporate tax now demand — bookkeeping, IFRS financial statements, VAT and corporate…
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Business Setup in Fujairah
Business setup in Fujairah gives you a cost-effective UAE base — 100% foreign ownership, up to seven residence visas without an office, no annual audit and licences issued in days…
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Company Formation in the UAE
Your complete route to a UAE company — free zone, mainland or offshore. We pick the right structure and handle licence, visas, banking.
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Dubai
Dubai offers diverse business environments through mainland licensing, DIFC and DMCC free zones, and specialized zones requiring expert legal support for company formation, commercial licensing, regulatory compliance, employment law, real…
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IBC Company Formation
IBC company formation in UAE covers the full offshore route — choosing the right vehicle, incorporating through a licensed RAK ICC or JAFZA Offshore registered agent, and opening a corporate…
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IFZA business setup
IFZA (the International Free Zone Authority) is one of Dubai's fastest-growing, most cost-effective free zones — based in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with a Dubai address that banks and clients recognise.…
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Jebel Ali Offshore Company Formation
A JAFZA offshore entity for holding assets, owning Dubai real estate and premium international banking. Full foreign ownership with no local partner required.
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Licenses in the UAE
The UAE offers a variety of licensing options from different regulatory bodies, including financial services, virtual assets, trade, and industrial licenses. Each jurisdiction has its own advantages, offering transparent processes,…
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LLC Company Formation
LLC company formation in the UAE gives you a 100% foreign-owned mainland company that can trade anywhere in the Emirates, win government contracts, and sponsor residence visas — no local…
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Masdar Free Zone Business Setup
Masdar Free Zone is Abu Dhabi’s sustainability and technology hub, where you set up a 100%-owned company with 0% corporate tax on qualifying income and licence packages from AED 7,000.…
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Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone company formation gives you a fully-owned Dubai company in as little as 60 minutes. Meydan Free Zone sits in the heart of Dubai — inside the Meydan…
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RAK Offshore Company Formation
RAK offshore company formation gives you a non-resident RAK ICC entity for holding assets, owning IP, and cross-border trade — with 100% foreign ownership, no local partner, and incorporation in…
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Rakez Business Setup
RAKEZ (the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) is one of the UAE's most cost-effective free zones, home to 20,000+ companies across trading, services, media, e-commerce and industry. You get 100%…
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Shams Business Setup
A fully-owned company in Sharjah's media and creative free zone, set up fast. A low-cost, flexible base for media and e-commerce.
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Sharjah
Sharjah offers business-friendly environment with multiple free zones (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone) and mainland options requiring legal support for company formation, commercial licensing, contract drafting, employment…
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Tax Residency Certificate
A UAE tax residency certificate is an official document from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) that proves you or your company are tax resident in the UAE — the key…
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UAE Free Zone Company Setup
By opening a business in the UAE free zone, you get 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, duty-free imports, and the ability to send all your profits…
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UAE Golden Visa
A UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year, renewable residency you hold without an employer — self-sponsored, family-inclusive, and issued through a property, investment, salary, or talent route. Legarithm runs it…
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UAE Offshore Company Formation
Offshore companies in the UAE established in RAK ICC, JAFZA, or ADGM are not permitted to conduct business within the UAE, as they are intended for large-scale operations such as…
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How do I choose between a free zone and a mainland company?
It depends on where your customers are. A free zone company suits export, holding and 0% qualifying income; a mainland LLC can trade across the UAE and bid for government contracts. We match your model to the right one before you commit.
How long does company formation in the UAE take?
Most company formation completes in about 6–12 weeks — trade name, activities, licence, office and visas — depending on the authority and your banking timeline.
Does a UAE company pay corporate tax?
A Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0% on qualifying income; other profit is taxed at 9% above AED 375,000. Our tax team keeps you inside the QFZP rules — substance and transfer pricing.
Can I own 100% of my UAE company as a foreigner?
Yes — fully in the free zones, and for most mainland activities since the 2021 reform; only a short strategic-activities list still needs a local partner.
Do you open the bank account and arrange visas?
Yes. We prepare the due-diligence file, introduce you to suitable banks, and process investor and staff residence visas — pair it with the Golden Visa for 10-year residency.
Should I hold assets through an offshore company instead?
If you only need to hold assets, IP or property and won’t trade locally, a UAE offshore company is cheaper and faster. We’ll tell you honestly which route fits.
Can I get proof of UAE tax residency?
Yes. Once you’re set up and meet the day-count rules, we obtain your tax residency certificate from the FTA for double-tax-treaty relief.
Do you handle contracts and legal work after setup?
Yes. Our legal services team covers contracts, corporate governance, compliance and disputes, so your legal and corporate positions stay aligned.
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