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Company Formation in Dubai: Start Now
Establish Dubai Company: Your Options at a Glance
You want to establish a company in Dubai – efficiently, legally secure and professionally supported? Then you are in the right place. On this page you will find a structured overview of the three most common options for company formation in Dubai. With or without residence visa: We listen to you, understand your goals – and offer you expert, English-speaking consultation with over 20 years of experience.
Table of Contents
- Your Three Options for Company Formation in Dubai
- What Advantages Does Company Formation in Dubai Offer?
- How Long Does It Take to Establish a Dubai Company?
- Steps to Company Formation in Dubai
- What Documents Are Required for Formation in Dubai?
- What We Do for You – More Than Just Formation
- Your Direct Path to Dubai
- Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Company Formation
Your Three Options for Company Formation in Dubai
Not every legal form is suitable for every business model. That is why we analyze together with you:
- Is your business internationally or locally oriented?
- Should your company enable a visa or is this not necessary?
- Is your activity advisory, digital, sales or commercial?
We explain to you openly and comprehensibly which structure best fits your objectives – non-binding, individual and English-speaking.
*depending on the industry, a local service agent may be required.
Learn in detail what advantages a Dubai Freezone Company offers and in which cases a Dubai Mainland Company may be the better choice. Our overview provides you with the necessary knowledge to choose the appropriate legal form for your business objectives in the UAE.
What Advantages Does Company Formation in Dubai Offer?
A Dubai company gives you access to a dynamic market and sustainable tax advantages: depending on business purpose and variant, 0% to 9% corporate tax applies, furthermore no trade or capital gains tax is levied and administrative effort remains low.
Option 1 Dubai Freezone Company with Residence Visa
This variant is ideal for entrepreneurs who are location-independent or internationally active, but at the same time want to obtain a legally recognized residence visa in Dubai. The formation is completely legally secure – often without physical presence.
Suitable for:
- Digital business models, consulting, e-commerce, international services
- Entrepreneurs with relocation to Dubai
Advantages:
- No physical office required (Flexi-Desk is sufficient)
- 100% ownership possible
- Access to residence and family visa
Our Services:
- Selection of the appropriate Dubai Freezone according to your industry and objectives
- Formation, licensing and visa process for you and your family
- Account opening, accounting, compliance
- Consultation in the areas of real estate, school, health insurance & infrastructure
Consultation and offer are free and non-binding.
Option 2 Dubai Mainland Company with Residence Visa
If your business activity takes place locally within the United Arab Emirates (e.g. gastronomy, retail store, service), a Dubai Mainland company is the appropriate option. You need a physical business location, but in return you get full access to the local market.
Suitable for:
- Local services, retail, gastronomy, branches of international companies
Advantages:
- Local contracts and customer relationships possible
- Visa for owner, spouse and children
- Full ownership structure (in most industries)
Our Services:
- Location and license analysis according to requirements
- Contract review, support with rental & setup of business location
- Company registration, visas, Emirates-ID
- Accompaniment with account opening, reporting obligations, family integration
Consultation and offer are free and non-binding.
Option 3 Dubai Freezone Company without Residence Visa
This option is suitable for entrepreneurs who do not need a residence permit in Dubai, but want to use a legally valid, tax-structured company for the international market.
Suitable for:
- International consulting, trade, e-commerce, license income, IP management
- Owners with residence outside the UAE
Advantages:
- Company formation often completely remote possible
- Lower ongoing costs
- 100% ownership
- No presence requirement for owners on-site
Our Services:
- Selection of suitable Dubai Freezone
- Digital formation & structure consultation
- Contract design, tax integration (holding, DBA)
- Provision of local address and optional administration services
Consultation and offer are free and non-binding.
How Long Does It Take to Establish a Dubai Company?
The formation of a Dubai company proceeds quickly – license and registration are usually completed within 3-4 business days. Bank account opening, visa procedures and official approvals also usually take place within 2-3 weeks.
Steps to Company Formation in Dubai
Analysis of your business venture including English-speaking and free consultation on the optimal legal form, including selection of the Freezone or Mainland location suitable for you.
Preparation of required documents.
Creation of the license application and submission.
Complete registration of the company with the responsible authorities.
Support with business account opening, preparation of all required documents – we accompany you through the entire process.
Apply for visa and ID card (optional).
Accompaniment in selection of office or business location (in free trade zones often already included in the license package).
Ongoing support after formation in English. Optional: including accounting, taxes, license/visa renewal and official correspondence.
What Documents Are Required for Formation in Dubai?
For the formation of your company in Dubai, the authorities typically require the following documents:
valid passport
current proof of address (e.g. a current utility bill)
bank reference
if applicable, CV and qualification certificates
We at Privacy Management Group naturally actively support you in the complete compilation and submission of all documents.
What We Do for You – More Than Just Formation
Our services go far beyond mere company formation. We listen carefully, analyze your goals and show you not only the appropriate legal form, but also the Freezone or Mainland structure that fits your industry and target group. You benefit from our years of cooperation with experienced partners on-site in Dubai.
What we specifically do for you:
- Selection and review of the optimal Dubai Freezone based on your business model
- Consultation on the right company structure with or without residence visa
- Mainland: Mediation and contractually secured rental of your business location
- Formation including reviewed documents and notarial support
- Organization and accompaniment of all official steps – visa, Emirates-ID, account opening
- Coordination of supplementary topics: school, apartment, health insurance, proof of residence
Your advantage: You receive an individual, legally secured structure – without detours, language barriers or unnecessary adjustments.
With over ten years of presence in the United Arab Emirates and comprehensive experience in company formation, we accompany you from the selection of the appropriate legal form through the application for the residence visa to long-term support – naturally personal and in English.
Your Direct Path to Dubai
You want to know which structure fits your situation? Privacy Management Group offers you a free consultation to define the appropriate path. We accompany you from one source – from the selection of the right structure to operational implementation on-site.
Contact us – free, non-binding, English-speaking.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Company Formation
The choice depends particularly on the business purpose of your company. We are happy to advise you on the appropriate Freezone.
Yes, as a UK, US, Canadian, Australian or other English-speaking country citizen, you can establish a Dubai company – regardless of residence or nationality.
No, the formation of a company in Dubai is also possible without residence in the UAE.
Typically, a corporate tax rate of 9% applies, for some exempted business areas within the free trade zones the corporate tax is even 0%. Furthermore, there is no trade, capital or withholding tax.
Yes, particularly in Freezones, 100% Foreign Ownership is possible.
Absolutely. The lean administration, low costs and numerous tax advantages make Dubai extremely attractive for small business units as well.
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