A Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Liaises with the government to set up your company.
Company registration in the UAE
Low taxes and a gateway to the Middle East. We set up your 100% foreign-owned company in Dubai's mainland or a UAE free zone, together with your residency visa.
0%personal income tax
2-yearresidency visa included
PHP835,000from
At a glance
Most owners choose the UAE for its tax rates: 0% to 9% corporate tax, 0% personal income tax, up to 5% VAT and 0% dividend tax. Choose a Dubai mainland company (PHP940,500) or a free zone company (PHP835,000). Both packages include a 2-year residency visa for one person.
Requirements
What a UAE company needs
A registered address (EJARI)
Recorded on official records, for all government correspondence.
A trade licence
Usually issued for one year; we help you renew it.
A company name
In English or Arabic.
Bank account
The owner must visit the bank in the UAE in person.
Packages
Setup packages
Both packages include residency for one person, so you can live and bank in the UAE.
Mainland
PHP940,500
- Name reservation, Memorandum of Association, notarization and DED submission
- 1 year EJARI, with DED and bank inspection assistance
- 1 year virtual office with call answering
- Personal account manager and 1 year VIP concierge
- 2-year UAE residency visa for 1 person
- VIP medical check, basic health insurance and Emirates ID
Free zone
PHP835,000
- Name reservation, Memorandum of Association, notarization and free zone submission
- 1 year flexi desk within the free zone
- 1 year virtual office with call answering
- Personal account manager and 1 year VIP concierge
- 2-year UAE residency visa for 1 person
- VIP medical check, basic health insurance and Emirates ID
FAQ
UAE setup questions
Why set up a company in Dubai?
For low taxes: 0% to 9% corporate tax, 0% personal income tax, up to 5% VAT and 0% dividend tax.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a UAE company?
Yes, in both Dubai mainland and free zone structures.
What's the difference between mainland and free zone?
A mainland company is licensed by Dubai's Department of Economic Development and comes with an EJARI-registered address. A free zone company is registered with a free zone authority and includes a flexi desk in that zone.
What name can my UAE company use?
English or Arabic.
Start your UAE venture.
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