UAE business setup, organised clearly
Kinzaad compares how the company will operate before preparing an itemised setup quote. The animation explains the consultation; it does not make an automated licensing decision.
01 · Start with the work
The licensed activity helps determine which authorities, approvals and documents need to be checked.
On the table: an activity brief with example categories. Exact licensed activities require review.
Tell us how the company will operate. A Kinzaad advisor can review the setup route, explain the documents and separate the known authority fees from Kinzaad's service fees.
UAE licensing authorities founders may need to compare
One team for the whole journey — so you're not stitching together a formation agent, a PRO, an accountant and a bank consultant on your own.
Mainland, free zone or offshore — we help you choose the right structure and prepare the licence application.
Explore setup options →10-year UAE residency routes for investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals — eligibility and application support.
Check your eligibility →We prepare your file, identify suitable UAE banking options and support you through the bank's compliance review.
Prepare your application →Registration, filing and planning support for UAE corporate tax and VAT obligations, based on the company's facts and filing position.
Review your tax obligations →Bookkeeping, financial statements and audit support for licence, tax, management and banking-file requirements.
Get your books in order →Employee visas, Emirates ID, attestation and government paperwork — handled so you can focus on the business.
See PRO services →We start by understanding what the company will do in the UAE, then compare the activity, authority, ownership, customer market, office and visa requirements before preparing the application. Related banking, visa, tax and accounting work remains separately scoped.
The licence route is assessed against the actual business activity and operating plan.
Foreign-ownership eligibility is confirmed for the selected activity, legal form and authority.
A Kinzaad advisor can review the setup brief and explain the next required documents.
Licence and visa renewal support can be included as a separately defined service.
The right jurisdiction depends on where your customers are, whether you need a physical office, and your visa plans. Here's the short version.
| What matters to you | Mainland | Free Zone | Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE market activity | Permitted activity under the mainland licence and required approvals | Depends on the activity, authority and mainland trading route | Not an operating licence for onshore UAE trade |
| Foreign ownership | Available for many activities; eligibility must be checked | Available subject to the selected authority and legal form | Available subject to the offshore registry rules |
| Residence visas | Eligibility depends on the licence, premises and immigration requirements | Eligibility and allocation depend on the package, facility and authority | Generally not included with an offshore company |
| Workspace requirement | Depends on activity, authority and premises rules | Options vary from shared facilities to dedicated premises | Registry requirements apply; no operating workspace is created |
| Best for | Local shops, services, contracts | Global trade, consulting, startups | Holding assets, IP, invoicing |
We learn your business, budget and visa needs, then recommend the right jurisdiction and license.
The quote separates the known authority, licence, facility, immigration and professional-service items that apply to the selected route.
Name reservation, approvals, documentation and submission — we do the running around.
After licence issuance, we support the establishment-card and visa stages and help organise the corporate banking file. The relevant authorities and bank make their own decisions.
Ajman Free Zone recognised Kinzaad Corporate Service Provider LLC at its 2026 Excellence Awards.
The award reflects the real authority relationships behind our company-formation work — and the team clients speak with from their first question through licence issuance and beyond.
See the award and team photosWhat customers needed, how Kinzaad helped, and what they chose to say publicly. These summaries stay within each reviewer's own account.
shubh patel wrote that he tried to handle the business licence process himself. The confusion quickly became stressful.
His review says Kinzaad stepped in and sorted the process for him.
“Kinzaad stepped in and sorted everything.”
Deepu Changlani's review focuses on the standard of support during UAE business formation rather than naming a specific obstacle.
He highlighted the team's professionalism, efficiency and in-depth formation knowledge, and described the experience as excellent.
“Professionalism, efficiency, and in-depth knowledge.”
Nadim Nizamuddin did not describe a specific setback. His review centres on the professionalism, knowledge and commitment he experienced from the team.
He described Kinzaad's team as professional, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed.
“Genuinely committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed.”
Book a free consultation. We will compare the available setup routes and prepare an itemised quote for the selected activity, authority, visas and workspace.